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Dental offers free services, smiles to residents Friday

(Source: MGN Online/USMC)

BRUNSWICK COUNTY,
NC (WECT) - Hundreds of people in Brunswick County are smiling a bit wider on
Friday after receiving free dental care.  

The Coastal Cosmetic
Family Dentistry in Bolivia hosted the second annual Dentistry From The
Heart event, providing a free day of dental care to more than 150 residents.

The line for
patients began as early as midnight the night before for the opportunity to
receive free dental services.

Last year,
volunteers and sponsors provided 150 patients with a free extraction, filling
or cleaning and in turn, donated more than $50,000 in free dental care.

This year, organizers expect they will serve more than 180 patients.  

Dr. Aaron
Wilharm says this is a great way for them to give back to the community.

WEATHER: Seattle summer weather - weekend changes

No fewer than an half dozen people have made reference to the Seattle like weather we have been having during the afternoon here his week, and it's a good observation.  Much like the Pacific Northwest we have been under the imposing influence a cool maritime air mass.   

While the mist and drizzle hasn't accounted for much (only .02" in the last two days), it has made it a bit uncomfortable outside.  And with the upper level pattern helping to lock this scenario in plan for the next couple of days.

So the northeasterly winds bringing cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions will once again keep temperatures into the low 70s this afternoon.  Also like yesterday, there is just enough moisture moving onshore today that a few light showers are possible especially for coastal locations. 

We could see similar conditions briefly today, but again I'd be surprised if any spot  collected more than a tenth (.10") of an inch.

'Making cancer history' at Relay For Life

'Making cancer history' at Relay For Life

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT)- Relay For Life will take place in Brunswick county Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th at West Brunswick High School.

This year's theme is "Making Cancer History."

The opening ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. The survivor lap is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Those who lost their battle with cancer will be honored during a luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. on Friday night. Closing ceremonies will take place at 7 a.m. on Saturday.

For more information on how to sign up, click here.

Turnpike projects added to McCrory's road overhaul

RALEIGH, NC (AP) - Some North Carolina
lawmakers say approving Gov. Pat McCrory's transportation overhaul will be a
bit harder after a House committee added several turnpike projects to the bill.

The House Finance Committee on Thursday added
an amendment to McCrory's plan that would authorize the Cape Fear Skyway, the
Garden Parkway and the Mid-Currituck Bridge.

Bill sponsor Rep. Bill Brawley of
Mecklenburg said the projects were originally removed because they had not yet
been bonded and should go through the new formula for prioritization that
McCrory's plan will create.

Representatives
from Catawba, Chowan and Dare counties argued the projects are vital to
economic development in depressed regions.

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CHARGED: Man accused of assaulting a pregnant woman

Joel Fernandez (Source: Brunswick Co. Sheriff's Office)

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Deputies with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of assaulting a pregnant woman in her home.

According to the sheriff's office, Joel Fernandez, 28 of Leland, is accused of breaking into the victim's home between 10-11 p.m. April 28. They say he destroyed the door frame of the victim's home.

Fernandez was arrested and charged with:

  • first Degree Burglary
  • injure to Real Property
  • assault by Strangulation
  • battery of Unborn Child
  • second Degree Rape
  • assault on a female

Fernandez is being held in the Brunswick County Detention Facility with no bond.

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WEATHER: Damp and cool

So the northeasterly winds bringing cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions will once again  keep temperatures into the low 70s this afternoon. 

Also like yesterday, there is just enough moisture moving onshore today that a few light showers are possible especially for coastal locations. 

Yesterday between 3:00 and 5:00pm we picked up on just under .01" at the official recording station at ILM.  We could see similar conditions briefly today, but again I'd be surprised if any spot  collected more than a tenth (.10") of an inch.

Conditions will dry and clear some as we go into the weekend with mostly sunny to sunny skies expected under an area of high pressure that will continue to tap cooler northeasterly winds.  Highs will move into the mid 70s, but not much warmer.   Very nice weather for outdoor activities.

Adopt an Angel wins grant for new clinic

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Adopt an Angel program finished second out of 3,000 applicants for a neighborhood assistance grant with State Farm.

Organizers from the Adopt an Angel program are currently building a new spay and neuter clinic in Winnabow.

State Farm will donate $25,000 to help the organization pay for equipment and supplies.

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