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Send us your pictures via See It, Snap It, Send It

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Sunday, February 17th, 2013, 8:00am

Send us your pictures via See It, Snap It, Send It

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Breaking news and severe weather can happen anytime, anywhere.

If you get the chance to see something you think is photo-worthy, be our eyes. Send us pictures or videos of anything you consider important, like severe weather in your area or of the damage it leaves behind (make sure you send them from a safe location!)

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NHC residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste at collection event

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 12:16pm

NHC residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste at collection event

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Residents who live in New Hanover County will have the chance to drop off any household hazardous waste at the annual upcoming Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day, according to a news release from a county spokesperson.

The event will take place in the Customs Building at Wilmington International Airport from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30.

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CMAA Kick-a-thon for St. Jude's Children Hospital

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 3:24pm

CMAA Kick-a-thon for St. Jude's Children Hospital

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Mark your calendars, the CMAA Kick for St. Jude is on the books for March 16.

Coastal Martial Arts Academy is raising money to benefit St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Donation packets are available at the front counter of the facility.

CMAA will donate a water bottle to each person who raises over $100; a t-shirt to those who raise over $250; and a free month of tuition for those who raise over $500.

The martial arts studio will also host a Kick-a-thon March 16 to raise money for the cause. There will be prizes for the student who performs the most kicks in a certain amount of time.

Check out CMAA’s Facebook page for more details.

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NHC libraries host discussions on 'The Great Gatsby'

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 2:35pm

NHC libraries host discussions on 'The Great Gatsby'

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – An adaptation of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel of the same time, will hit the silver screen in May.

Until then, the Friends of New Hanover County will host several free public book discussions throughout February about the novel.

The book is about a Midwesterner now living on Long Island who finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor. He is drawn into a circle of friends, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Discussions about the novel will take place:

Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Northeast Library
Feb. 25, 11 a.m. at the Myrtle Grove Library

The film, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, is co-written and directed by Baz Luhramnn. It is slated to hit theaters May 10.

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Civil War battle will be remembered in Wilmington this weekend

Submitted by Bob Townsend, Co-host of Carolina in the Morning

Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 2:44pm

This weekend, a battle that took place late in the war will be remembered on the actual battlefield where the troops met, located in the heart of the city.

WILMINGTON,
NC (WECT) - Historians say the movie Lincoln has
renewed an interest in the War Between the States. This weekend, a battle
that took place late in the war will be remembered on the actual battlefield
where the troops met, located in the heart of the city.

With
the fall of Fort Fisher in January, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee
knew the end of the Civil War was near. Union troops began their march
towards Wilmington, the last life line to his troops.

But
during their march to the city, the men in blue encountered gun and artillery
fire from loyal confederates, led by Captain Robert Hoke, in an area about
three miles from the port. It is known as the Battle of Forks Road.
Civil War historian Chris Fonvielle says it was a brief but a significant
skirmish.

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Results from NHC citizen survey released

Submitted by Craig Reck, Reporter

Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 1:32pm

Results from NHC citizen survey released

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Senior Resource Center seems to be the main reason why someone would or would not recommend living in New Hanover County, according to a recent citizen survey.

County government paid Insight Research, a Greensboro-based company, $14,775 for it to handle evaluate a survey sent to about 3,600 homes. The county received 567 completed surveys.

An executive summary from the research group mentioned the return rate could have been higher if the survey was done at a different time than the holiday season.

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Donations needed for Ashley High School silent auction

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 12:11pm

Donations needed for Ashley High School silent auction

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Donations are needed for an upcoming event that will benefit Ashley High School.

According to the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page, The Ashley Athletic Boosters will hold their sixth annual spaghetti dinner Monday, March 4, and there will be a silent auction.

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