Hospital expansion allows sick patients to stay close to home

Submitted by Ben Powell on Saturday, May 18th, 5:08 pm

BURGAW, NC (WECT) - After a major renovation project, Pender Memorial Hospital is now better equipped to take care of more sick patients in Pender County.

On Saturday, Pender Memorial Hospital invited the community to celebrate the results of the largest capital campaign in its history.

The renovation project, made possible through more than $500,000 in contributions from area donors, upgrades technology and provides a more welcoming environment for patients and their families.

Improvements include the addition of a new 16-slice CT scanner. Physicians use CT scans to evaluate conditions affecting the lungs, brain and arteries. Each year more than 2,400 patients treated at Pender Memorial Hospital receive a CT scan. Approximately 1,500 of those come in through the Emergency Department.

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Moores Creek Battlefield to show 'The Patriot'

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 1:00pm

Moores Creek Battlefield to show 'The Patriot'

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Just in time for Memorial Day, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be showing the film The Patriot, according to a news release.

The movie stars Mel Gibson, and those who attend the showing are encouraged to bring favorite snacks, chairs and blankets as they enjoy watching on a large outdoor screen.

The event is free, and will start at 8 p.m., when the park’s historian will give a presentation about the events in the movie, discussing fact versus fiction.

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Board of Education to meet Monday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:14am

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Pender County Board of Education will meet Monday in a closed-session meeting to discuss confidential student information, according to a news release from a school system spokesperson.

The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Central Office in Burgaw.

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WEATHER: Super summery weekend forecast

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 7:52am

Ready for the weekend? It looks like beach goers and pool rats will be excited for the forecast.

The Bermuda high off of the western Atlantic will continue to keep conditions mostly sunny and mild, however with enough moisture in place, as the weekend rolls on - we will return to the typical summer pattern where an afternoon shower or thunderstorm pops up along the sea breeze.

Look for an afternoon high today in the upper 80s.

Temperatures will cool slightly (down to the mid 80s) for the weekend, with a bit of a better chance for showers during the early work week.

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SNEAK PEEK: Extended trailer released for 'Under the Dome'

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 4:03pm

NEW HANOVER and PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - You'll spot some familiar places in the new extended trailer for Under the Dome.

The new video was released Thursday. In it, you can see clips from scenes shot at Wilmington's Sixth Street Bridge, the Pender County Courthouse and the streets of Burgaw.

The CBS series will air this summer. It is based on a Stephen King novel about a town that suddenly becomes sealed off by a mysterious, invisible dome.

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Sign up now for Blueberry Festival Car & Truck Show

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 3:51pm

BURGAW, NC (WECT) – If you’re planning on entering the North Carolina Blueberry Festival Car & Truck Show, you’ll want to sign up soon.

The pre-registration deadline is June 7, according to the festival’s website. If you register prior to that date, the cost is $15 per entry.

If you register the day of the show, the cost is $20.

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Movie filmed on location brings perks to Wilmington business

Submitted by Gavin Johnson, Reporter

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7:40am

Gayleane White, co-owner of Two Fat Ladies, says when the restaurant gets back to business, loyal customers will notice several changes that were done by the film crew.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Film and TV crews in New Hanover County and surrounding areas have been pretty common for the past couple of years. A lot of filming takes place at Screen Gems Studios, but a lot is also done on location.

Along with the bragging rights of a town or business getting to say Safe Haven or Iron Man 3 shot nearby, crews sometimes leave things better than what they were before filming.

Filming for the movie Tammy, which stars Melissa McCarthy, has wrapped up shooting at the restaurant Two Fat Ladies Over a Simmering Pot on Dawson Street in Wilmington. Workers with Acme Cleaning Service spent part of the day at the restaurant restoring the place to normal Wednesday.

"We normally clean a set before they film and after they film," said Pam McGeehan, owner of Acme Cleaning Service. "We clean up any messes that were made. So people can get ready to bring furniture back in and get back to normal business."

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