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Brunswick Forest Biathlon happening next weekend

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 3:37pm
Brunswick Forest Biathlon happening next weekend

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The annual Brunswick Forest Duathlon will take place this year on Sunday, May 19 at 8 a.m., according to a Facebook page for the event.

The race will include a 5K run, 16-mile bike ride and a 2-mile run through the grounds of Brunswick Forest. Two person teams are welcome to register.

The event will reportedly benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training group.

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Golf tournament will benefit detective’s daughter

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 7:00am
Golf tournament will benefit detective’s daughter

LELAND, NC (WECT) – Golfers in Brunswick County will raise money to help the family of a fallen law enforcement officer.

Detective Kyle Jones from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office died unexpectedly in January.

Jones was a 19-year-veteran of law enforcement. According to the sheriff's office, he served the citizens of Columbus County from 1994-2000, and served Brunswick County from 2000 until his death.

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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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Memorial golf tournament will raise money for late detective's daughter

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 2:42pm
Memorial golf tournament will raise money for late detective's daughter

LELAND, NC (WECT) – The first annual Detective Kyle Jones Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, May 11, according to event organizers.

Detective Kyle Jones, 41, died at his home in January, and proceeds raised from the event will go towards his daughter’s college fund.

The tournament will include a bouncy house, face painting, Zumba, a photo booth, a DJ, games and more.

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Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Sunday, March 10th, 2013, 8:00am
Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

 

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big high school sports fan, you know that nothing is worse than not knowing whether or not your team won a game, or what the final score was.

Now, WECT is now sending text alerts with the final scores straight to your phone.

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Spring Fling Tennis tournament schedule posted

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, February 25th, 2013, 4:21pm
Spring Fling Tennis tournament schedule posted

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The 2013 Spring Fling Tennis Tournament in Brunswick County is just around the corner.

According to Brunswick County Parks and Recreation, the adult tournament will be held Saturday, April 6 at Ocean Isle Beach Park, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date 4/7/13).

The youth tournament will take place Saturday, April 20, also at Ocean Isle Beach Park.

Age Groups and fees vary.  Contact Ruthie McHugh at 910-253-2583 to register.

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Take a swing a tennis, register for lessons

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, February 25th, 2013, 12:19pm
Take a swing a tennis, register for lessons

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at tennis, now’s your chance.

Brunswick County Parks and Recreation is now accepting registration for adult and youth tennis lessons.

The lessons begin March 25 at Ocean Isle Beach Park, Lockwood Folly, and Smithville Park.

The fee is $65/per person. Age groups and skill levels vary and private lessons are also available.

Youth lessons will be held on Mondays and adult lessons will be held on Wednesdays.

Contact Ruthie McHugh at 910-253-2583 to register. 

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