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Motorcycles to invade Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q tonight

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 1:37pm
Motorcycles to invade Smithfield's Chicken 'n Bar-B-Q tonight

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Don’t be alarmed if you see several motorcycles parked at the Smithfield’s Chicken ‘n Bar-B-Q tonight.

All types of bikes and their owners are invited to park at the restaurant on the third Tuesday of every month, beginning on July 19, from 5 until 9 p.m.

Door prizes and food will be available, in addition to trophies awarded for Custom Class, Classic Class, Manager’s Choice, Crew Choice and Customer Choice.

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘n Bar-B-Q is located at 2020 Olde Regent Way in Leland.

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Foster parent training to take place in Brunswick County

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011, 10:11am
Foster parent training to take place in Brunswick County

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Residents in Brunswick County who have ever wanted to be a foster parent will now get their chance.

Registration is open for foster parent training, a 30-hour course required for those who want to foster or adopt kids in the area.

The course will be held Tuesday nights from August through October.

For more information call the Brunswick County Department of Social Services, (910) 253-2071.

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Several woods fires contained in Brunswick Co.

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Monday, July 18th, 2011, 2:35pm
Several woods fires contained in Brunswick Co.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The hot, dry weather is a good reminder that woods fires continue to be a problem in the region.

The fires in Bladen and Pender Counties are mostly contained, but smoke remains an issue.

According to Scott Garner with Emergency Management in Brunswick County, five fires are burning in that area.  Garner said the fires, located in Ash, Winnabow and Longwood, are all 100% contained.

The ‘X' marks the location of the fires in the picture above.

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'Build a Backpack' at the Walmart in Leland

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, July 18th, 2011, 12:44pm
'Build a Backpack' at the Walmart in Leland

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Help a student have supplies for school this fall by participating in the “Build a Backpack” event at Walmart.

Communities in Schools of North Carolina, the leading dropout prevention organization, kicked off a statewide campaign Sunday in partnership with Walmart to collect school supplies for economically-disadvantaged students in the state.

The program involves all 138 Walmart stores across the state, including the location in Leland.  The supply drive will run through August 21. Backpacks built in this area will be distributed to children in the Brunswick County area.

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Brunswick Co. Board of Commissioners to meet Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Sunday, July 17th, 2011, 12:30pm

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Included on the agenda are the following:

  • A proposed renovation request to provide additional office space for the District Attorney’s Office on the third floor of the courthouse
  • An agreement between Brunswick County and the Brunswick Senior Resource, Inc. to provide health insurance coverage
  • Recognition of 1st Sgt. Thomas Tolley for impacting community efforts via volunteering
  • Earth Hour resolution for Keep Brunswick County Beautiful
  • A proposed contract between Brunswick County and the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the purchase and installation of four storage buildings
  • Approval of Single-Family Rehabilitation Program 2011

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Brunswick Co. Health Dept. selects employee of the quarter

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Saturday, July 16th, 2011, 1:18pm
Brunswick Co. Health Dept. selects employee of the quarter

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Brunswick County Health Department recently selected Susan Ward as the employee of the quarter for April through June of 2011.

Ward is a Clinic Medical Records and Registration Processing Assistant and has worked at the Health Department for 12 years.

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Leland councilman facing assault charge files for re-election

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Friday, July 15th, 2011, 4:41pm
Leland councilman facing assault charge files for re-election

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Town Councilman Herbert Barnes is defending his innocence as he prepares for the upcoming campaign season.

Barnes, who faces a charge related to domestic violence, filed for re-election Thursday.

He said it is not right for people to focus on a negative issue in his personal life.

"This personal part has hurt me so much because it's interfered with the things I truly want to do," said Barnes.

The Councilman said he would prefer folks to consider the work he's done for Leland, including his social program "Leland We Don't Know". Barnes said it won an award from the state.

"If the people want me to continue with the things I've done, they can vote for me," said Barnes.

Barnes was arrested in March, and will appear in court in September. He said the important thing for everyone to remember is that he's been charged, but not convicted.

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