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Museum honors conch found stranded on the beach

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning
Monday, August 20th, 2012, 8:35am
Museum honors conch found stranded on the beach

OCEAN ISLE, NC (WECT)-The folks at the Museum of Coastal Carolina plan to celebrate the first anniversary of one of its residents.

"Irene", is Florida horse conch. It was found on August 27, 2011, just a few days after Hurricane Irene blew thru Southeastern, North Carolina.

According to staff members at the museum, Judy Sobota was walking along Ocean Isle Beach when she saw the conch stranded on the beach. Sobota borrowed a pail from a family on the beach and took it to the Museum of Coastal Carolina.

On August 29, 2011, volunteers at the museum's touch tank named the conch "Irene". A year later the conch is still alive in the touch tank.

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Couponing classes offered in Leland

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012, 2:03pm
Couponing classes offered in Leland

LELAND, NC (WECT) – Want to save money for yourself and your family when you’re out grocery shopping?

Leland is now offering couponing classes, according to a press release, which will be held Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as Friday, Aug. 31 at the same time.

The classes will be held at the Leland Classroom Annex, located at 102 Town Hall Drive.

There is a $12 fee, and class space is limited.

Call 910-332-4823 to reserve your spot.

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Free school supply drive planned at church

Submitted by Sanah Sayani, Multimedia Journalist
Thursday, July 26th, 2012, 9:00am
Free school supply drive planned at church

LELAND, NC (WECT) - First Baptist Church of Leland will be giving out free school supplies on Saturday, Aug. 11. It will be on a first come, first serve basis from 9 a.m. until noon at the church, located at 517 Village Road.

Supplies include:

- Crayons

- Glue Sticks

- Markers

- 1" Notebooks

- Pencils

- Erasers

- Pencil Boxes

- Notebook Paper

- Pencil Sharpeners

- 2 pocket Folders

- Colored pencils

Remaining supplies will be donated to a school on the north end.

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Facebook page features animals up for adoption

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, July 20th, 2012, 4:09pm

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Brunswick County Sheriff's Animal Protective Services is turning to social media in an effort to get animals adopted.

The agency launched a Facebook page Thursday night to feature cats and dogs that are looking for new homes. The hope is to spread the word through social media about furry friends that are available for adoption.

Dozens of people "liked" the page within hours of being created. Click here to visit the page and see the animals yourself.

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Create a forever home for a furry friend

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, July 13th, 2012, 10:55am

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Are you looking for a furry friend to keep you company? Consider adopting Only Surrender from Brunswick Sheriff's Animal Protection Services.

The kitten is sweet and full of life. He is very playful and doesn't hesitate to start purring when he's happy. Only Surrender also has four sibilings if you are interested in more than one.

There is a $35 adoption fee, but it includes a voucher to get the animal spayed and neutered.

If you're interested, call 910-754-8204.

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Open house planned for BCC's Early Childhood Education Center

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Thursday, July 12th, 2012, 3:15pm

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Brunswick Community College will hold an open house for the Early Childhood Education Center next week.

The open house will take place from 4 until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, according to a post on the school’s website.

Guests will be able to take a tour and meet with Angie Jahr, the Center’s administrator.

For more information, call 910-755-7315.

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Curbside recycling available in Brunswick Co. for fee

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer
Friday, June 29th, 2012, 12:54pm
Curbside recycling available in Brunswick Co. for fee

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Curbside recycling is now an option for all residents in Brunswick County, according to a post on the county website.

A service fee of $77.04 will be charged each year per household and must be paid in advance. The fee reportedly includes a 96-gallon blue recycling cart and weekly collection.

The following items may be placed in the recycling cart, according to Brunswick County:

  • Plastic bottles and jars (recycling code 1-7)
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Clean, dry paper (magazines, junk mail, mixed paper, flattened cardboard boxes)
  • Aluminum cans and foil (aluminum pans and foil must be clean)
  • Steel (tin) cans

No plastic bags or plastic wrap will be accepted, and all items must be clean and dry.

For more information about the recycling program, call 910-253-4177.

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