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ATMC Extends Hours of Operation (2/22/2010)
Shallotte, NC – Allen Russ, CEO/General Manager of ATMC, has announced that the cooperative will be extending its hours of operation beginning March 1, 2010. In addition, ATMC will also now be open on the Friday after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve.
New hours will be Monday through Friday, 8AM-6PM, excluding holidays. This includes both the Shallotte and Sunset Beach locations. The Repair Department will continue with its Saturday schedule of 8AM-5PM response to trouble reports.
“Our customers are our first priority and extending our business hours and remaining open on the day after Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve will allow us to better serve them,” commented Mr. Russ. He added, “We recognize that we have many customers who work until 5:00 and are unable to get to our offices if they need to make payments or add services. We hope this change will make doing business with ATMC more convenient.”
ATMC Wireless retail locations will continue to operate o...
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Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2010 Events and Inductees (2/17/2010)
Wilmington, NC – The Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame has selected its 2010 slate of honorees. This year’s class includes Ben Bourgeois, Terry Holland, Joe Miller, and Sherriedale Morgan (posthumously).
The GWSHOF was formed in 2006 in order to honor those who have brought recognition to the Greater Wilmington area and themselves, by their excellence in the sports world. Past inductees include Leon Brogden, Roman Gabriel, Wayne Jackson, Sonny Jurgensen and Meadowlark Lemon (2006 Class); Bill Brooks, Jap Davis, Tommy Green, Althea Gibson, and Jack Holley (2007 Class); Buck Hardee, Clyde Simmons, Cathy Johnston Forbes, Hoss Ellington, and Wray Carlton (2008 Class);and E.A. “Spike” Corbin, Chester McGlockton, George Rountree, III, Brian M. Rowsom, and Helen Grey Smith (2009 Class).
The proceeds of this event support the Bill Dooley Scholarship Program which benefits high school student athletes. The inductees will select the high school th...
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Time Warner Cable To Showcase Private School Sports Tournaments, On Demand (2/16/2010)
Wilmington, NC - Time Warner Cable digital customers can watch even more local high school sports on Demand. Time Warner Cable is now the Official Corporate Sponsor of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and the Official Television Sponsor of the NCISAA. With this new partnership, Time Warner Cable has exclusive broadcast rights to NCISAA Championship Events on Carolina On Demand, channel 1234.
Local Cape Fear Region schools which belong to NCISAA include; Cape Fear Academy - Wilmington, Harrells Christian Academy - Harrells, Waccamaw Academy - Whiteville.
“Time Warner Cable’s coverage of North Carolina High School sports on Carolina on Demand has been a huge hit with people across the state,” says Brian Kelly, president of residential services, Time Warner Cable Carolina Region. “Now, we’re proud to partner with the state’s independent schools, so that our coverage will include both public and independ...
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Snow brightens Brunswicks Little Princess Ball (2/16/2010)
Southport, NC – A procession of princesses from across the county traveled through a winder wonderland to attend the sold-out 2nd Annual Little Princess Ball with the special men in their lives. A joint venture by Brunswick County Parks and Recreation and Communities In Schools (CIS), the Ball attracted over two hundred fifty kindergarten to fifth grade girls and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other male role models. “For two hours my daughter had my undivided attention, something that doesn’t happen every day,” said CIS Board Member Alan Cheatham whose daughter Catherine attends Union Elementary School. “Girls from every walk of life were made to feel like princesses, and every man there can be proud of having taken the time to make them feel that way.”
The County’s new Brunswick Center at Southport was transformed into a ballroom fit for royalty. Guests were greeted by Gina and Doug Fritchey of Southport who appeared as Queen and King of the Ball. Gracie the Clow...
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National Weather Service Names Brunswick Community Hospital as North Carolina’s Second StormReady Ho (2/16/2010)
Supply, NC – The National Weather Service recently named Brunswick Community Hospital a StormReady Supporter for the hospital’s exemplary efforts in storm preparedness. Brunswick Community Hospital is only the second hospital in North Carolina to receive this prestigious recognition.
“The National Weather Service is pleased to recognize Brunswick Community Hospital as a StormReady Supporter,” said Steven Pfaff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service. “As a result, Brunswick Community Hospital is in a better position to handle any weather-related emergency that may threaten the area through planning, education, and enhanced communications within the hospital community.”
To be named a StormReady facility, the hospital was required to demonstrate its storm preparedness efforts with evidence of a severe weather plan that encompassed all components of hospital operations as well as evidence of practice drills and comm...
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State Health Program to Enroll People with Pre-existing Conditions (2/16/2010)
Shallotte, NC – William Roy admits his weight used to be an issue, and he has Type 2 Diabetes. When his employer stopped offering health insurance, Roy found he was uninsurable by traditional insurers.
“Nobody wanted to take me in so I was one of the Americans without health insurance,” said Roy, a minister with Old Zion Wesleyan Church.
But last April, Roy found coverage through Inclusive Health, a state program offering affordable insurance to individuals with pre-existing medical conditions. Representatives from Inclusive Health are enrolling people to the program in Shallotte and Whiteville on Feb. 17th, at Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Community Room, 795 Ocean Highway (Hwy 17 North) Shallotte, and 19th, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System Education Department 500 Jefferson Street Whiteville. Brunswick Community Hospital is also partner in bringing this event to Shallotte. Each day at 11 a.m. there will be a brief presentation ...
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NC OYSTER FESTIVAL WINS TWO AWARDS AT CONFERENCE (2/16/2010)
The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce was happy to walk away with two awards from the Carolina ShowFest conference held in Charlotte, NC. This conference is joint conference between the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events and the South Carolina Association of Festivals and Events. The North Carolina Oyster Festival won Photo of the Year and Sponsor Packet of the Year. The photo was taken by Events Director Megan Masser during the exciting seconds of the North Carolina Shucking Competition. This event takes place every year at 4:00pm on the Saturday of the NC Oyster Festival. There are two divisions to the Oyster Shucking competition – amateur and professional. The winner of the professional division has the opportunity to compete in the National Oyster Shucking contest held in Maryland the following year. This upcoming year on October 16-17, 2010 will mark the 30th Anniversary for the NC Oyster Festival. &...
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Brunswick Island's Home & Garden Show Next Month Ushers in Spring (2/15/2010)
Shallotte, NC - The Brunswick Island’s Home & Garden Show will be held March 20-21, 2010 at West Brunswick High School in Shallotte. This exciting two-day event is packed with exhibitors, classes, demonstrations, an interactive kid’s area, plants, herbs, door prizes, food, and much more. Admission is only $5.00 per person, children 8 and under free.
Whether you are renovating your current house, building, or just looking for ideas this show is perfect for you. Exhibitors range from plants, sod, pet fencing, lighting, sunrooms, framing, plumbing, and much more. Kids will enjoy an interactive area which will include building small items with the Home Depot and learning about recycling with Keep America Beautiful. Attendees are encouraged to attend the free classes/demonstrations held throughout both days of the event. Classes include: Hurricane Protection, Turf Grass Management, Home Energy Audits, Plant Knowledge, Starting Your ...
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Novant Urgent Care Offers H1N1 Vaccines To Everyone (1/21/2010)
What: Novant Urgent Care has H1N1 vaccine available for everyone, and it’s important to make sure you and your family are protected against the illness. World health experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, are predicting that there will likely be a third wave of the virus in the coming weeks. Interviews available upon request.
When: Novant Urgent Care ShallotteMonday, January 25, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 4503 Main Street, Shallotte
Novant Urgent Care SouthportWednesday, January 27, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1456 N. Howe Street, Suite 100, Southport
How: No appointment is necessary. Why: “We want to do everything possible to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus,” said Dr. Clark Pritts, who sees patients at the Novant Urgent Care in Shallotte. “Receiving the vaccine is the most effective way to do that.”
“We’re strongly...
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Health Fair this Saturday at Brunswick Forest Fitness & Wellness Center (1/21/2010)
LELAND, N.C. – Brunswick Forest and New Hanover Regional Medical center are teaming up to offer the general public a complimentary health fair this Saturday, January 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Brunswick Forest Fitness & Wellness Center. Participants can take advantage of health related screenings, physician consultations, chair massages, and an abundance of health and wellness information from providers in the community.
“We are very excited to be working with the New Hanover Regional Medical Center again this year to host this event for the entire community. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy our beautiful facility while taking advantage of the free health screenings, chair massages, and wellness information from community providers,” said Brooke McCarthy, Fitness Director for the Brunswick Forest Fitness & Wellness Center.
This event is complimentary and open to the public....
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Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter Seeks Volunteers (1/18/2010)
Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter presents a training orientation for new Brunswick County volunteers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 16 and 18 at Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. on Hwy. 17 in Supply. Training concludes with a community conference, Begin The Conversation: Facing the Elephant in the Room, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Brunswick Community College. Participants are asked to attend all sessions.
The orientation gives an in-depth overview of agency programs, services and philosophy; discusses volunteer opportunities; and highlights end-of-life care issues and concerns.
Volunteers provide respite for caregivers and much-needed emotional support for patients with life-limiting illness and their families. In general, volunteers act as objective, caring friends to people in need. They can offer companionship, visit or read to patients, listen, hold a hand, run errands, allow caregivers to rest, and help patients tell their life story. Volun...
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Brunswick Nuclear Plant to test sirens at full volume (11/17/2009)
SOUTHPORT, NC – The annual full-volume test of the public notification sirens located within 10 miles of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant will be conducted Wednesday, November 18 starting at 10 a.m. The test is part of Progress Energy’s comprehensive emergency planning program performed in cooperation with the State of North Carolina and Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
During this test, all of the sirens will sound at the same time for three-minute intervals. The sirens are tested on a regular basis to ensure the system is in good working order. A full-volume test is conducted once per calendar year.
Because this siren activation is a test, local television and radio stations will not interrupt their regular programming to broadcast Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages. Progress Energy distributes a Safety Information brochure each year to citizens residing within 10 miles of the Brunswick Plant. For more information regarding safety and emergency preparedness at t...
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NC State Senate Candidate Bettie Fennell to address Brunswick County Young Republicans on Nov. 19 (11/14/2009)
LELAND, N.C. – The Brunswick County Young Republicans (ages 18-40) will meet on Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m. at Antonio’s Pizza, located at 1107 New Pointe Blvd in Leland (in front of Wal Mart). Bettie Fennell, who is running for the N.C. State Senate seat currently held by Democrat R.C. Soles, will be the guest speaker.
Membership in the Brunswick County Young Republicans is open to all registered Republicans residing in Brunswick County who are between 18 and 40 years old, inclusive. The club provides members with the opportunity to get involved in the political process, learn more about the critical issues facing our nation, and volunteer with Republican campaigns. For more informaion or to RSVP, please visit www.BrunswickYR.com, send an e-mail to brunswickyr@gmail.com or contact Chairman Scott Winslow at 910-228-8995.
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