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Kids learn confidence, magic at 'No Sleeves Magic Camp'

Submitted by Lindsay Curtin, Reporter
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 7:55am

WILMINGTON,NC (WECT)- There's more to magic than a wave of the wand and the "now you see it, now you don't." Learning to command an audience's attention and successfully execute a magical illusion takes a high level of confidence-- a trait the founder of 'No Sleeves Magic Camp' hopes to pass on to the camp visitors.

The camp has held the Wilmington Parent Magazine title for 'Best Day Camp' for the past two years, and 'Best Family Entertainment' for the past 6, and now they're partnering with the Town of Leland for the first time, as well.

Camp will run in Leland June 17-21 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leland Parks and Recreation Center/ Annex.

It will also run in Wilmington July 8- August 9, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday- Friday at 3902 Market Street at Pearsall Church activity center.

The camp is for children ages 7-13 years.

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Students from Town Creek complete D.A.R.E. program

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 11:21am
Students from Town Creek complete D.A.R.E. program

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Students from Town Creek Elementary graduated Friday from the D.A.R.E. program.

According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, about 62 fifth grade students finished the ten-week course under the leadership of Lieutenant Todd Coring.

“I am very proud of these kids,” said Coring. “Everyone did a great job.”

The sheriff’s office said the D.A.R.E. program curricula focuses on the abuse of gateway drugs. The program offers preventative strategies.

More information on the D.A.R.E. program can be found on the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office website at www.brunscosheriff.com.

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Secondary schools in Brunswick Co. to begin first for 2013-14 school year

Submitted by WECT Web Staff
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 7:44am

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A spokesperson for the Brunswick County Board of Education announced Tuesday night that for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year, secondary schools will begin first, and elementary schools will begin second.

The decision came after input from the community and a discussion at the board's regularly-called meeting.

The following is a summary of the school start times:

North High      7:45-2:45    South High       7:45-2:45    West High      7:45-2:45

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Project Fitness showcases elementary track and field stars

Submitted by Jessica B. Swencki, Director of Quality Assurance and Community Engagement, Brunswick County Schools
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:13am
Project Fitness showcases elementary track and field stars

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - In keeping with a longstanding Brunswick County tradition, students from all elementary schools will compete this week in the 23rd annual Project Fitness.

Project Fitness, the brainchild of Nelson Best and Ron Champion, began in 1990 as a high school event.  Over the years the fun trickled into the middle and elementary schools.  While track and field has now replaced the event in secondary schools, the tradition continues each year for elementary students. 

The event is a fun field day that showcases the best of the best in the following fitness events: one-mile run, 800 meter run, 600 meter run, 400 meter run, 100 yard dash, 50 yard dash, the standing long jump, pull ups, flex arm hang, and 4 x 100 relay.  

Students compete in two age categories, 8-9 year olds and 10+.
The event begins at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 at South Brunswick High School.

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Elementary Science Olympiad debuts in Brunswick County

Submitted by Jessica B. Swencki, Director of Quality Assurance and Community Engagement, Brunswick County Schools
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:59am
Elementary Science Olympiad debuts in Brunswick County

Brunswick County Schools is proud to host the inaugural Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, May 4th at Cedar Grove Middle School.

The following elementary schools are participating: Bolivia, Southport, Supply, Town Creek, Union, Virginia Williamson, and Waccamaw. This is an exciting opportunity to support our students with STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) education.

"We are thrilled to host the Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament in Brunswick County. In the past, three of our schools traveled to New Hanover County to compete. The New Hanover tournament started to reach capacity, thus inspiring us to start our own! We are proud of the commitment of our students and staff who are participating. We feel certain that it will continue to grow each year." - Amanda Richardson, Co-Director of Brunswick Co. Elementary Science Olympiad

The fun begins at 8:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

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BEMC awards sports camp scholarships to local students

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, April 29th, 1:45 pm
BEMC awards sports camp scholarships to local students

News Release from Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation:

SUPPLY, NC (April 29, 2013) – Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation is awarding two local students Touchstone Energy Sports Camp scholarships to summer basketball camps at two of the state’s largest college campuses.

Clara Elizabeth Tyson of Leland Middle School will attend the N.C. State Women’s Basketball Camp, and D’Kwanshe Stanley of Shallotte Middle School will attend the Roy Williams Carolina Basketball Camp, both on full scholarships from BEMC.  Clara is the daughter of Beth Tyson. D’Kwanshe is the son of LaChella and Joseph Stanley.

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The Choice Bus heading to Brunswick Co. schools

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 8:00am
The Choice Bus heading to Brunswick Co. schools

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A unique kind of bus will be making its way to Brunswick County soon.

The Choice bus, which is half classroom, half prison cell inside, is meant to show students some of the consequences of dropping out of school.

It will be stopping in Supply, Leland and Shallotte on the following dates, according to a news release:

 

Tuesday, April 23

Cedar Grove Middle School

750 Grove Trail

Supply, NC 28462

8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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