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McIntyre to attend ribbon cutting of Brunswick Novant Medical Center

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 2:00pm
McIntyre to attend ribbon cutting of Brunswick Novant Medical Center

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre will attend and speak at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Brunswick Novant Medical Center opening on Saturday, July 16.

The Center will open its doors to the community for a free sneak preview event from 1 to 4 p.m.

Participants will reportedly have the opportunity to tour the new hospital and see the Center’s special features. The facility will open to patients on Sunday, July 31.

“We are excited to welcome community members to their new hospital,” said Denise Mihal, Brunswick Novant Medical Center president, in a news release.

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Folks in Belville will have options this fall for office

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 1:07pm
Folks in Belville will have options this fall for office

BELVILLE, NC (WECT) - There will be contested races for mayor and council in Belville this fall.

Incumbent Mayor Jack Batson faces former Mayor Chuck Thurlow for the two year term.

For council, Chuck Bost, Joe Breault and James D. Smith, who signed up Friday, will face off for two seats.

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Magnolia Greens plans glow in the dark golf tournament for Saturday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 7:41am
Magnolia Greens plans glow in the dark golf tournament for Saturday

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Magnolia Greens is hosting a glow in the dark golf tournament on Saturday, July 16.

A Tex-Mex buffet begins at 6:30 p.m. and play will begin at 8:30. Space is limited. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

Call 910-383-0999 to register or for more information.  

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It's Batson vs. Thurlow again for mayor's job in Belville

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director
Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 5:21pm
It's Batson vs. Thurlow again for mayor's job in Belville

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - It'll be Batson vs. Thurlow once again in the town of Belville.

Current Mayor Jack Batson filed to run for re-election Thursday, pitting him against old opponent and one-time mayor Chuck Thurlow.  Batson beat Thurlow for the job two years ago.

Also signing up to run in Belville Thursday was Joe Breault for commissioner.

In the town of Leland, Herbert Barnes filed to run for town council.

The filing period ends tomorrow.

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Belville Board of Commissioners host open forum Thursday

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 8:20am

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Belville Board of Commissioners will have an open forum meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14.

The meeting will be held in the Belville Elementary School gymnasium, located at 575 River Road in Leland.

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Sandy Creek gets its first candidates for office

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 6:22pm
Sandy Creek gets its first candidates for office

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The town of Sandy Creek has its first candidates for public office.

Mayor Robert B. Cruse signed up to run for re-election, while Thomas S. Sosebee wants another term on council.

The filing period runs through Friday.

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Leland concert will feature The Main Event Band

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 3:03pm
Leland concert will feature The Main Event Band

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Main Event Band will be the featured concert in Leland on Thursday, July 14.

The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Leland Municipal Park, behind Town Hall.

Guests are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair for the free concert.

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