WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - If you know a "senior" whos like to volunteer their time, you have a chance to make sure they are recognized for their efforts.

Home Instead Senior Care is asking for nominations for the Salute to Senior Service Program. A nominee must be an adult who is 65 or older and who gives at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.

Nominations will be accepted between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2013.

This is a statewide competition. State winners could go on to the national competition to ultimately win $5,000 for a charity of their choice.

You can nominate someone here  online nomination forms or completed nomination forms can be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005.

For more details abou the contest click here

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Students at Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary School have been pretty busy lending a helping hand to the community over the past few months.

Homeroom classes there raised money for American Red Cross/Hurricane Sandy relief.

The school raised a total of $350, according to the Columbus County School System’s website, with Emma Shaw's and Hilda Jacobs’ first grade class donating the most money.

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Southeastern Community College’s Small Business Center will offer a Leadership and Management Certification Program during the spring semester.

To receive the Leadership and Management Certification, participants must attend five out of the six free seminars listed below. To pre-register or for more information, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425.

Survival Skills for the Small Business Owner

Survival Skills for the Small Business Owner will be held Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1-4 p.m. in T-Building, room 122. If you aren’t delegating and coaching, you’re not leading.