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Forum on business in Brunswick County happening soon

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 2:13pm
Forum on business in Brunswick County happening soon

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A public forum will take place soon for Brunswick County businessmen and women are asked to share their opinions on how the county can become a better place to do business, according to an event organizer.

Participants will also share issues and challenges they have faced and offer potential solutions.

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Job Seeker Boot Camp: Preparing you for your next career

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:08pm
Job Seeker Boot Camp: Preparing you for your next career

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) –A Job Seekers Boot Camp and Job Fair will be held Friday at Brunswick Community College.

The event is designed to bring together job seekers, businesses, and industries for higher learning to provide an opportunity to search for career alternatives.

Participants can attend mini-seminars at the event to get advice from knowledgeable professions on resume improvement, interviewing, networking and job seeking.

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Sen. Hagan against moving Brunswick Co. out of ILM's MSA

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 2:19pm
Senator Kay Hagan sent a letter Monday to the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget urging him to reconsider the recent decision to move Brunswick County out of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

GREENSBORO, NC (WECT) – Senator Kay Hagan sent a letter
Monday to the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget urging him
to reconsider the recent decision to move Brunswick County out of the
Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Hagan cited the long-term negative consequences the change
could have on the economy in Southeastern North Carolina.

"The assertion that Brunswick County shares closer core and
economic ties to Myrtle Beach than Wilmington is incorrect," Hagan wrote in her
letter to OMB Acting Director Jeffrey Zients.  "It is my strong belief
that Brunswick County has shared and continues to share workforce, cultural,
and industrial ties with the rest of the Wilmington MSA. I urge OMB to reconsider
the decision to move Brunswick County out of the Wilmington MSA."

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Blue Bell is now serving stores in the area

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 11:51am
Blue Bell is now serving stores in the area

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Blue Bell Ice Cream is now serving stores in the Wilmington area.

According to a news release, the distribution center is located on Highway 421 off Interstate 140 and employs eight to ten people.

The facility will serve Wilmington, Jacksonville, New Bern, Morehead City, Ocean Isle Beach, Southport, Shallotte and Whiteville.

Blue Bell Ice Cream is now sold at Walmart, Lowes Foods, Piggly Wiggly and other local supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores.

Blue Bell is based out of Brenham, Texas.

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Boat registration fees could increase

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 3:49pm
Boat registration fees could increase

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A new state bill could triple the cost for some people to register their boat.

Right now, boat registration includes two fees: $15 for one year and $40 for three. Under the new legislation, there are 10 different fees, depending on boat length.

The proposed fees vary from $15-$150 for one year and $45-$450 for three years.

The increase in fees would help pay for dredging coastal inlets. Boat registration fees would cover 50% of the cost and the state would cover the rest.

If approved, the fees could go into place as early as next year.

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Order pizza and support Communities in Schools of Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 2:22pm
Order pizza and support Communities in Schools of Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Papa John’s located in Brunswick County are holding a fundraiser to support the students and families served by Communities in Schools of Brunswick County.

According to a press release, the Papa John’s located in Leland, Shallotte, Southport and Sunset Beach will donate 25% of the day’s sales of specific pizza specials from the first Wednesday of each month.

The next event will take place Wednesday, April 3.

“At Papa John's Pizza, we firmly believe strong relationships that provide educational support yield advancement opportunities for our children,” said Papa John’s Director of Operations Jeremy Caudill in a press release.  “Through our fundraising partnership with CIS, we hope to raise money for an organization that does just that.”

When you order from Papa John’s April 3, be sure to ask how you can “make a difference in a Brunswick County student’s life.”

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Surprise proposal caught on cam

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 10:35am

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – One lucky woman in Whiteville recently got the surprise of her life…and it was all caught on camera.

Kat Newton’s boyfriend, Kyle, orchestrated an elaborate surprise proposal at Collier’s Jewelers.

She hosts a show called Brunswick Biz for ATMC and thought an interview with a jeweler at the business was just part of the job. Instead, her fiancé showed up on one knee to surprise her.

You can watch the entire proposal in the video above or by clicking here if you're on a mobile phone.

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