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Cason, an 11-week-old German shepherd mix, is available for adoption at the Brunswick County...

Pet of the Week: Cason from the Brunswick County Animal Shelter

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 9:50 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Cason, an 11-week-old German shepherd mix, is available for adoption at the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Animal Protective Services Animal Shelter.

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The N.C. Oyster Festival will take place in Ocean Isle Beach on October 15 - 16.

Ocean Isle Beach plays host to N.C. Oyster Festival

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The festival will kick off with a free community event from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14.

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Oysters

‘The North Carolina coast is the Napa Valley of oysters’: Oyster expert talks about importance of the shellfish in our environment

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 5:00 AM EDT
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By Mara McJilton
“Oysters help to keep our waters clean and they do that by filtering our water. One oyster is capable of filtering up to 50 gallons of water a day. They also make for really, really important fish habitats. So many animals are using our oyster reefs and our estuaries as a place to live, feed and reproduce,” Mitchell said.

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Ocean Isle Beach Oyster Festival

Highway 6: The history behind the North Carolina Oyster Festival

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:55 AM EDT
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By Zach Solon
This weekend marks the 41st North Carolina Oyster Festival.

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The farm of Hold Fast Oyster Company in Sneads Ferry

How oysters go from farms to dinner plates throughout North Carolina

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 1:27 PM EDT
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By Lauren Schuster
"Things like barnacles growing all over your gear or all over your oysters are a challenge. So, all kinds of things to contend with as an oyster farmer.” said the owner of Hold Fast Oyster Company in Sneads Ferry.

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Oyster shells have become a work of art

Oyster art on the half shell: Local artist turns shells into artwork

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 8:34 AM EDT
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By Frances Weller
Ana Brown, a Wilmington artist, turns oyster shells into a work of art.

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North Carolina Fourth of July Festival

Highway 6: The history behind the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 5:55 AM EDT
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By Zach Solon
From the parade to the fireworks, North Carolina’s Fourth of July Festival is full of tradition.

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Traffic impacts for the N.C. Fourth of July Festival

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Here's a look at the traffic patterns for the N.C. 4th of July Festival.

Highway 6

37th Annual Firefighters Freedom Competition

Highway 6: The heat is on for the 37th annual Firefighter’s Freedom Competition

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By Daniella Hankey
It's been two years since the Southport Firefighter Freedom competition. This year, the long awaited competition will be making its return and turning up the heat.

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The annual shag contest is set for Friday, July 1 in Oak Island.

Annual shagging contest set for NC 4th of July celebration

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 8:30 AM EDT
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By Frances Weller
It’s one of the highlights of the annual N.C. 4th of July Festival Beach Day.
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