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Happy Mother's Day from WECT!

Submitted by Iisha Scott, Weather Anchor/ Web Producer

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 7:00am

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First Annual 5K run and Canoe Race hosted by Fair Bluff United Methodist Church

Submitted by Caraline Waldrep, Traffic Reporter

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 11:58am

First Annual 5K run and Canoe Race hosted by Fair Bluff United Methodist Church

FAIR BLUFF, NC (WECT) – Fair Bluff United Methodist Church will host its first annual 5K run and Canoe Race, benefitting Juvenile Diabetes and Christian Ministries on Saturday, May 18 .

This event is located at the Fair Bluff Riverwalk and stage.

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STUDY: Columbus Co. unhealthiest in NC...again

Submitted by WECT Web Staff

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 4:09pm

Once again, Columbus County falls at the bottom of the list, weighing in as the least-healthy county in the state.

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A new study ranks Columbus County as the unhealthiest county in North Carolina...again.

The University of Wisconsin released the rankings, which shows 37 percent of children in the county are living in poverty, compared to 25 percent statewide.

The study says 28 percent of its residents are in poor or fair health.

According to the study, Bladen County didn't do much better, and was only ranked two place higher than Columbus at #98.

Most of the unhealthiest counties are in southeastern or northeastern North Carolina. The healthiest counties tend to be clustered around cities.

Wake County was ranked the healthiest county in the state, and New Hanover County was ranked 9th. Pender County came in at #20 on the list and Brunswick at #37.

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Volunteers to help clean up Tabor City

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 8:15am

TABOR CITY, NC (WECT) – Tabor City is turning spring cleaning into a fun, upcoming event -- volunteers will be hosting a huge clean-up effort Saturday, April 6, according to http://www.taborcitync.org.

More than 50 volunteers will be doing their parts to help spruce up the town and make it look its best. A 100 percent participation goal has been set for households on the west side to help with the event.

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Tabor City hosting first annual Spring Festival

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 7:18am

Tabor City hosting first annual Spring Festival

TABOR CITY, NC (WECT) – If you’re ready for spring, you’re not alone -- Tabor City’s first annual Spring Festival will be held Saturday, April 13.

The all-day event will kick off with a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. From there, there will be a parade, a street festival, vendors, entertainment and more.

To learn more, visit http://www.taborcityspringfestival.com.

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Sheriff's office presenting program aimed to deter reckless driving

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 7:15am

Sheriff's office presenting program aimed to deter reckless driving

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff's Office will be teaming up with local schools and agencies soon to present a program aimed to warn students and parents of reckless driving.

According to a news release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, the program will be presented during the week of March 25, at both West Columbus High School and South Columbus High School.

Authorities say teen drivers are being injured at an alarming rate, and something needs to be done.