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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Leaders sign resolution of support for film industry

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 3:52pm

Leaders sign resolution of support for film industry

BURGAW, NC (WECT) – The Town of Burgaw is voicing their support for the film industry.

The town’s board signed a resolution of support during their last meeting. They say the film industry has greatly helped them boos their economy.

Various projects have brought in more than $100,000 to the town alone since last July.

Revolution and Under the Dome recently spent time filming in the area. Tammy is slated to film in Burgaw next week.

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Officers hit the road in a different kind of uniform

Submitted by Lindsay Curtin, Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 8:15am

Law enforcement officers across the state are trading in their polished boots for tennis shoes, as the 2013 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics kicks off.

(WECT)- Law enforcement officers across the state are trading in their polished boots for tennis shoes, as the 2013 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics kicks off.

Officers representing more than 200 agencies will carry the flame of hope, culminating in the lighting of the North Carolina Special Olympics Summer Games cauldron in Raleigh.

In the Cape Fear Area, the run begins Wednesday at the WPD headquarters at 615 Bess Street, with Chief Ralph Evangelous on site to announce the official start.

Wilmington Police officers along with New Hanover County Sheriff's Office deputies will run together down Bess Street, on to Martin Luther King Parkway, over to Market Street and up Highway 17 to Pender County-- passing the torch to Pender law enforcement who will run all morning Thursday.

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WEATHER: Warm and sunny

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 7:46am

Sunny and mild conditions will be the norm for the next couple of days as Bermuda high pressure sets up shop over the western Atlantic.

Expect to see high temperatures today moving into the mid 80s as a more summer like pattern emerges.

Plenty of Atlantic and Gulf moisture streams into the region on the west side of the high pressure giving us enough moisture to touch off a sea breeze induced shower or thunderstorm each afternoon as we go through the weekend.

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Burgaw Middle School students compete in State Science Olympiad tournament

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 1:55pm

Burgaw Middle School students compete in State Science Olympiad tournament

BURGAW, NC (WECT) – Burgaw Middle School’s Science Olympiad team recently competed in the State Science Olympiad tournament at NC State University’s campus, according to the Pender County School System’s website.

The team members qualified for the tournament based on their performance at the Wilmington regional tournament, which took place in March.

Of the event teams, three finished in the top 10 and earned medals.

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WEATHER: Record cold to summer's hold

Submitted by Colin Hackman, First Alert Meteorologist, Reporter

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 7:36am

Near record morning lows (in the 40s) will give way to some warm and sunny conditions as we roll throughout the week.

Expect to see highs today considerably cooler than normal, only reaching the low 70s. As the cool high pressure center aloft stats to move off shore to our east, we will see temperatures moving back into the 80s.

The pattern becomes a bit more summer like and stagnant as we roll into the weekend with zonal flow and not to many potent features this far south. Highs will hit the 80s with some small rain chances into the Friday, Saturday and Sunday associated with the summer sea breeze
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