Politics

Rep. Susi Hamilton to speak to elementary school students

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 10:15am

Rep. Susi Hamilton to speak to elementary school students

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – NC House Representative Susi Hamilton will speak to students at an area elementary school Friday, according to a New Hanover County School System spokesperson.

From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Hamilton will speak to fifth grade students at Bradley Creek Elementary School about being a Representative, women serving as elected officials, and more.

Her speech ties in with students learning about the branches of government and women in politics in their school curriculum.

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Voters eligible for free cup of coffee on Election Day

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, November 1st, 2012, 12:53pm

Voters eligible for free cup of coffee on Election Day

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – Coffee addicts who plan to take part in voting on Election Day this year are eligible for a free cup of coffee from area Bojangles’.

According to a news release from a restaurant spokesperson, voters who display “I Voted” stickers Tuesday will receive a free cup of the company’s BoJo coffee with any purchase.

Bojangles’ describes its BoJo coffee as “a freshly-brewed medium roast, premium blend coffee made from 100 percent Arabica beans.”

Participating Bojangles’ include the ones in Wilmington, Leland, Southport, Whiteville and Hampstead, according to an official who works with the company.

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Ashley High School students cast their votes

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, 9:30am

Ashley High School students cast their votes

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Students at Ashley High School will be casting their votes Tuesday as part of a nation mock election.

Students will use an online voting system to participate in the election program sponsored by the Youth Leadership Initiative.

An approximate one million students are expected to vote nationwide during the two-week voting period which ends November 1.

Students in U.S. History classes at Ashley High School have been keeping up with the political campaign by watching both the Democratic and Republican Conventions and Presidential debates.

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New Hanover County making it more attractive to vote

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director

Monday, October 22nd, 2012, 12:06pm

New Hanover County making it more attractive to vote

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - New Hanover County government is trying to make it easier for you to get to the polls on election day.

The county ahs partnered with WAVE transit to give every citizen a free to and from the polls November 6th. Register on nhcvote.com and you can get a lift.

Make sure to get your "I voted" sticker as well, because it can get you free visits to the Cape Fear Museum and Airlie Gardens on election day.

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NHC Board of Commissioners looking for residents to apply to boards, committees

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 1:39pm

NHC Board of Commissioners looking for residents to apply to boards, committees

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is looking for interested county residents to apply to be appointed to several boards and committees, according to a news release from a county spokesperson.

Citizens are encouraged to apply for spots in the following:

NHC Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
NHC Board of Health (Category: professional engineer)

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Deadline to register to vote in NC is Friday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 1:45pm

Deadline to register to vote in NC is Friday

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – If you’re planning on heading to the polls Nov. 6, make sure you’ve registered to vote by Friday at 5 p.m., which is the last chance you'll have to do so.

Keep in mind that you can check your voter registration status by clicking here.

Click one of the following links below to learn more about voting in the corresponding county you live in:

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McIntyre claims 75% of mayors in Eastern NC endorse him

Submitted by Jon Evans, WECT/Fox Wilmington anchor

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 3:35pm

Rep. Mike McIntyre claims 75% of mayors in Eastern NC endorse his campaign

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Rep. Mike McIntyre's campaign released a list of mayors in eastern North Carolina who support his campaign for re-election. According to an email, McIntyre's campaign says 75% of the mayors in the 7^th District are publicly supporting the Congressman.

WECT has found one mistake in the original list. Mayor Harry Simmons of Caswell Beach is listed as a Republican. Simmons told us this afternoon he is a registered Democrat. A McIntyre campaign spokesman says that they have corrected what they called a "typo".

The email also says the list, which is seen below, excludes mayors in Johnston and Sampson counties. Those endorsements will be announced at a news conference on Wednesday.

Mayors Endorsing Mike McIntyre 10/08/2012

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