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Farmer's market opens this weekend

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 7th, 1:52 pm
Farmer's market opens this weekend

News Release From Carolina Beach Farmer's Market:

Carolina Beach, NC  –  As you plan activities for this weekend be sure to include spending some time wandering through the Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market. This “island-style” market will be held every Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm and is located around the lake in Carolina Beach.  Free parking is provided.  On the summer holiday weekends, in addition to the regular farmer’s market vendors the lake livens up with an additional influx of artists and crafters of all types. 

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New breed of neighborhood pet store coming to Wilmington

Submitted by Kim Kopka Ratcliff, News Anchor, Carolina in the Morning
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 8:50am
New breed of neighborhood pet store coming to Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - A man who has lived in the Wilmington area for more than 20 years is opening a small business that caters to pet needs.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington opens May 11, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies.

Erskine Smith is the franchise owner of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington store. He is also the proud parent of Rigby, a Jack Russell Terrier, and two rescued cats.

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New Offices for Accurate Building & Holbrooks Real Estate

Submitted by Karen Sphar on Tuesday, April 23rd, 3:06 pm
New Offices for Accurate Building & Holbrooks Real Estate

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new offices of Accurate Building, Inc. & Holbrooks Real Estate, Inc.

The business has over 14 years of experience and thrives with the notion that flexibility, innovation and results create a long lasting partnership.

Accurate Building Inc. has earned the reputation of being a dependable, no-nonsense developer who consistently delivers rock-solid results - on time and within the budget.

Holbrooks Real Estate is based out of Denver, North Carolina on the shores of Lake Norman, but opened a new office in Oak Island. They also cover Fort fisher, Kure Beach and Carolina Beach.

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Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 5:22am
Recycle your electronics at eWaste event

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Your Computer Friends is hosting another electronics recycling event.

You can drop off printers, phones, batteries, computers, cables, fax machines, copiers and stereos free of charge. However, there is a $10 charge for televisions and CRT monitors.

You can drop off your items at 3816 Oleander Dr. on the corner of 39th Street. The event will run from April 22 until April 26 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The business has collected over 6.5 tons of eWaste recycled by people in Wilmington and the surrounding areas.

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17th Annual Chowder Cook-off huge success

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:47am
17th Annual Chowder Cook-off huge success

News Release from Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce:

Carolina Beach, NC – They came, they tasted, they boogied the afternoon away!

The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce held the 17th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off this past Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Carolina Beach Lake. 

A record-setting crowd got to enjoy delicious chowder from eight local restaurants from Carolina Beach to Wilmington and as far away as Shallotte.  Thousands enjoyed great food, good music, and family fun, with the kids and the entire family at this family-oriented event. Children enjoyed the park’s playground and a Kidz Zone with face-painting, a giant inflatable slide and more. The gates were scheduled to open at 11:30 am, but due to the crowds, people were admitted by 10:45 am.

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Get inked in Carolina Beach

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 10:19am
Get inked in Carolina Beach

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – Carolina Beach is getting some ink done.

The Pleasure Island Art and Tattoo Gallery is officially open for business. It’s located in the Pleasure Island Plaza complex on North Lake Park Boulevard.

The new studio has a high end art gallery offering tattoos, make-up, and piercings.

They also sell commissioned art from local painters.

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Boat registration fees could increase

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, April 1st, 2013, 3:49pm
Boat registration fees could increase

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A new state bill could triple the cost for some people to register their boat.

Right now, boat registration includes two fees: $15 for one year and $40 for three. Under the new legislation, there are 10 different fees, depending on boat length.

The proposed fees vary from $15-$150 for one year and $45-$450 for three years.

The increase in fees would help pay for dredging coastal inlets. Boat registration fees would cover 50% of the cost and the state would cover the rest.

If approved, the fees could go into place as early as next year.

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