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Rabies clinic to be held at several locations in Brunswick Co.

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 12:09pm
Rabies clinic to be held at several locations in Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Pet owners, mark your calendars! Animal Protective Services in Brunswick County is hosting a rabies clinic later this month at several locations.

According to officials, the clinic will take place Saturday, April 20. The cost is $6.

Locations and times are as follows:

  • Brunswick Animal Hospital, Supply - 8 am - Noon
  • Brunswick Forest Vet. Hospital, Leland - 8 am - Noon
  • Capeside Animal Hospital, Leland - 8 am – Noon
  • Four Paws Animal Hospital, Southport - 8 am - Noon
  • Leland Veterinarian Hospital, Leland - 8 am – 1 pm
  • Oak Island Animal Hospital, Oak Island - 8 am – Noon
  • Seaside Animal Care – Calabash - 8 am – Noon
  • Animal Shelter, Supply - 9 am – Noon
    (1 yr vaccines only)

For more information contact Animal Protective Services at 910-754-8204 or 754-9261.

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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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Donations needed to feed children in Brunswick County Schools

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 9:50am
Donations needed to feed children in Brunswick County Schools

SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) - Two groups are coming together to help feed hungry children in the Brunswick County Schools.

Shoreline Baptist Church in Southport is collecting non-perishable food items through the month of February.

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Non-profit gets meals to children on weekends

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning
Monday, January 28th, 2013, 11:05am
Non-profit gets meals to children on weekends

Shallotte,NC(WECT)- A non-profit called Wings Ministry has started a new program to make sure children are getting enough to eat on the weekends.

Founder, Missy Settlemore noticed there was a need in the Brunswick County area and started a program called the Backpack program.

With help from the community and lots of volunteers, the program is now in 7 schools in Brunswick County and they currently serve 785 children each weekend.

The schools in the program now are Waccamaw School, Union Elementary, Supply Elementary, Virginia Williamson Elementary, Cedar Grove Middle, Shallotte Middle and For Kids Only.

For more information or to donate, click this link  Wings Ministry .

 

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First of 3 Brunswick Co. school input sessions to take place Tuesday night

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013, 3:12pm
First of 3 Brunswick Co. school input sessions to take place Tuesday night

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The first of three area community focus groups is scheduled to meet Tuesday night.

According to a news release from a school spokesperson, the public is encouraged to give input on how Brunswick County Schools can support the educational needs of students at any of three different sessions.

Tuesday night’s meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at North Brunswick High School.

Wednesday, the meeting will be held at South Brunswick High School, and Thursday, it will be at West Brunswick High School. The later meetings will also be held at 6:30 p.m.

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Brunswick Sheriff's Office mourns loss of one of their own

Submitted by Frances Weller, WECT News anchor
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, 12:57pm
Detective Kyle Jones (Source: BCSO)

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - A detective with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office died unexpectedly Monday, according to the sheriff's office.

Detective Kyle Jones, 41, was at home when he passed away. The sheriff's office said no foul play is suspected in his death.

Jones was a 19 year veteran of law enforcement. According to the sheriff's office, he served the citizens of Columbus County from 1994-2000, and served Brunswick County from 2000 until his death.

The sheriff's office posted Jones' passing on Facebook Monday night saying, "The BCSO has lost a friend and co-worker tonight and ask that you keep the Jones family and this office in your prayers."

No details regarding a memorial service have been released at this time.

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Play bingo with the family at Museum of Coastal Carolina

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, January 4th, 2013, 2:55pm
Play bingo with the family at Museum of Coastal Carolina

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for some family-friendly fun, the Museum of Coastal Carolina will be hosting bingo games soon—but not just any kind of bingo.

On Saturday, Jan. 12, you and your family can participate in beach and nature-themed family bingo, according to the museum’s website.

The fun starts at 11 a.m., and prizes will be awarded to winners.

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