CONTEST: Collector's calendar photos needed, winners to receive $100

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Sunday, August 7th, 2011, 12:01pm

CONTEST: Collector's calendar photos needed, winners to receive $100

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Do you have photos of Columbus County, shots of beautiful sunrises, or pictures of breathtaking sites around the area? We want to see them…and we may even publish them in our 2012 calendar.

WECT is looking for 12 photos that will fill the 2012 WECT Collector’s Calendar. Each winner will receive $100 for their picture and will be featured in the calendar.

Entries are being accepted until Sunday, August 21 and only two entries per individual are allowed.

Submissions must be mailed to WECT 2012 Collectors Calendar Contest at 322 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28412 or dropped off at the front desk during normal business hours.

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Recent heat wave blamed for algal blooms

Submitted by Justin West, Assignment Manager

Sunday, August 7th, 2011, 9:26am

Recent heat wave blamed for algal blooms

LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WECT) - The North Carolina Division of Water Quality is blaming the recent heat wave and lack of rainfall for the ongoing algal blooms across the state.

Algal blooms have been documented in the Northeast Cape Fear River as well as in Lake Waccamaw over the past several weeks. These blooms can discolor water and form extensive mats, which can cause taste and odor problems in drinking water. The blooms also decrease the amount of oxygen in the water, which can lead to fish kills.

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Educators invited to apply for Bright Ideas education grant now

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Saturday, August 6th, 2011, 2:10pm

Educators invited to apply for Bright Ideas education grant now

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Bright Ideas education grant program is accepting applications and is offering a $500 Visa gift card for “early bird” educators.

The program awards funds to teachers in North Carolina for innovative classroom-based projects, according to a news release. North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives earmarked more than $590,000 to distribute to teachers this coming school year.

The final deadline to apply for a grant is in September, but educators who apply by the Aug. 15 “early bird” deadline will be entered into a drawing for a $500 Visa gift card.

Certified teachers in K-12 classrooms are eligible to apply for Bright Ideas grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

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West Bladen HS to host jamboree

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 10:42pm

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) — West Bladen High School will host the second annual Bladen County football jamboree on Friday, August 12.

Games will begin at 6 p.m.

This year, six teams will participate: West Bladen, East Bladen, Richlands, East Columbus, West Columbus and Lumberton. Matchups have not been released.

The jamboree format has four teams on the field at the same time playing two separate games.

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Columbus Co. Schools names new assistant superintendent

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 3:17pm

Columbus Co. Schools names new assistant superintendent

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Columbus County Schools named the Guideway Elementary School principal as the new assistant superintendent effective Wednesday, according to the Fayetteville Observer.

Jonathan Williams was promoted during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. Dale Norris, principal at South Columbus High, was reportedly re-assigned to Guideway.

Chadbourn Middle’s principal Eddie Beck was reassigned to the open position at South Columbus.

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11-acre maze expected to open in the fall in Hallsboro

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 11:07am

11-acre maze expected to open in the fall in Hallsboro

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — A WECT.com user logged on to the See it, Snap it, Send it feature on Thursday and posted this photograph of an 11-acre maze that has been planted just west of Lake Waccamaw in Hallsboro.

According to user "almaly," the field has six separate mazes and is expected to be opened in the fall.

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SCC offers N.C. Escort Vehicle Operator Certification training

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 4th, 2011, 1:30pm

SCC offers N.C. Escort Vehicle Operator Certification training

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Continuing Education Division at Southeastern Community College will offer N.C. Escort Vehicle Operator Certification training on Saturday, August 13, according to a news release from the school.

The course will reportedly be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in T-Building, room 122. The registration fee is $65.

All escort vehicle operators are required to maintain approved certification when performing the duties of an oversize/overweight load escort vehicle operator in North Carolina. Each qualified applicant is required to complete the eight-hour certification program with an examination score of at least 75 percent to obtain an escort certification from the N.C. Department of Transportation.

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