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Fair Bluff residents hope to take advantage of new hunting initiative

Fair Bluff residents hope to take advantage of new hunting initiative

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Folks in the Town of Fair Bluff hope to take advantage of Columbus County's new commercial hunting initiative. 

The county's tourism bureau is trying to develop guide hunting to help visitors in the area. They want to attract people living in metropolitan areas who like hunting, but don't have the land to do so.

Fair Bluff officials say they would like to be a centerpiece for the program.

Stay up-to-date on Friday Night Football

Stay up-to-date on Friday Night Football

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – It’s hard to believe, but summer is coming to a close and high school football season is already here.

If you want to stay up-to-date on all of the latest scores and highlights all season long, make sure you bookmark WECT’s Friday Night Football page.

You can also check out pictures from the game and take the latest sports polls.

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Stay up-to-date with the 2012 Olympic Games

Stay up-to-date with the 2012 Olympic Games

With the 2012 Olympic Games in full swing, stay up-to-date with the latest news and medal counts over at WECT’s 2012 Olympics page.

Our Olympic Zone page highlights athletes with connections to North Carolina and features exclusive video and slideshows.

You can also relive the 2008 summer games that Michael Phelps dominated, read about the top five U.S. newcomers, meet the Olympic pets and find out what happened to legends after their big games.

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Tabor City Chamber of Commerce hosting golf tournament in Bolivia

Tabor City Chamber of Commerce hosting golf tournament in Bolivia

TABOR CITY and BOLIVIA, NC (WECT) – The Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Business & Industry Golf Tournament Tuesday, according to a flyer.

Check-in and lunch begin at noon, with a putting contest kicking off at 12:45 p.m.

1 p.m. marks the shotgun start.

Prizes will be awarded for the following:

  • Teams coming in first and second place
  • Closet to Pin: All Par 3s
  • Long Drive: Men
  • Long Drive: Women
  • Putting Contest

For more information, click here.

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Less than 12 days until opening ceremony for the Olympics

Less than 12 days until opening ceremony for the Olympics

The 2012 Olympic Games don’t begin until July 27, but there is already plenty of London news over at WECT’s 2012 Olympics page.

Our Olympic Zone page highlights athletes with connections to North Carolina and features exclusive video and slideshows.

You can also relive the 2008 summer games that Michael Phelps dominated, read about the top five U.S. newcomers, meet the Olympic pets and find out what happened to legends after their big games.

WECT’s 2012 Olympics page will be buzzing throughout the games, so make sure you check it out!

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It's your one chance of the year to get hooked on fishing

It's your one chance of the year to get hooked on fishing

TABOR CITY, NC (WECT) – Grab some bait, a fishing rod, and throw out a line Wednesday in any public body of water in North Carolina for free.

July 4 is your one chance a year to get hooked on fishing at no cost. Everyone can fish in any public body of water, from mountain trout waters to coastal waters without buying a fishing license.

The State Wildlife Commission added more fish in waters across the state, including trout and channel catfish, to give people a better chance of reeling one in.

Even though the day is free, all other fishing regulations still apply – including size and creel limits.

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Olympic news already buzzing on WECT.com

Olympic news already buzzing on WECT.com

The 2012 Olympic Games don’t begin until July 27, but there is already plenty of London news over at WECT’s 2012 Olympics page.

Our Olympic Zone page highlights athletes with connections to North Carolina and features exclusive video and slideshows.

You can also relive the 2008 summer games that Michael Phelps dominated, read about the top five U.S. newcomers, meet the Olympic pets and find out what happened to legends after their big games.

WECT’s 2012 Olympics page will be buzzing throughout the games, so make sure you check it out!

Copyright 2012 WECT. All rights reserved.