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District Attorneys welcome new class of interns

Submitted by Robert Demetrious on Monday, May 13th, 5:27 pm
District Attorneys welcome new class of interns

 

LELAND, NC (WECT) – Promising law students joined district attorneys Ben David and Jon David for lunch Monday morning to kickoff their summer internship.

The 16 interns will spend the summer getting hands-on experience inside the courtroom.

"What we're hoping for all of them whether it last a career or just a summer is that they do something really important,” said Ben David. “That they have an experience that changes their lives and the lives of people we represent every day."

The intern class is a collection of law students from the seven law schools from around the state.

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Teacher, parent recognized at Board of Education meeting

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 4:00pm
Teacher, parent recognized at Board of Education meeting

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Two Pender County women were recently recognized at a Board of Education meeting, according to the school system’s website.

Karen McGowen from Pender High School was recognized as the Outstanding Teacher for Gifted Education and Mary Tobin was recognized as Pender County's Outstanding Parent of the Gifted.

The women represented the school district a the state level in the North Carolina Association of the Gifted and Talented recognition program. 

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Asst. Superintendent resigns in Pender County; school system releases statement

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 5:07pm
Asst. Superintendent resigns in Pender County; school system releases statement

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Pender County Schools Assistant Superintendent Rachel Manning has resigned her position with the school system.

A spokesperson for Pender County Schools says it's not certain yet when Manning's last day is scheduled or the reason for the resignation. There is also no information available yet on how a successor for Manning will be selected.

Manning served as the county's interim superintendent before Dr. Terri Cobb took over in 2012.

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South Topsail hosts Thorpe Science Night Friday

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 1:02pm
South Topsail hosts Thorpe Science Night Friday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – South Topsail Elementary will hold Thorpe Science Night Friday as they participate with the North Carolina Science Festival.

Schools across the state applied to participate in this festival.

Vendors from the community are included in South Topsail’s science night activities.

The event will take place at the school Friday night, 5:30-7:30.

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South Topsail Elementary to host Relay for Life activities

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 12:57pm
South Topsail Elementary to host Relay for Life activities

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – South Topsail Elementary will have a day of activities Friday focused around Relay for Life.

The school will present a check to the American Cancer Society around 1:20 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.

According to school officials, students will take part in a “Relay Recess” throughout the day where they will participate in stations to learn about health and wellness.

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Bryan Davis resigns as Topsail football coach

Submitted by Bob Bonner, Sports Director
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 2:21pm

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WECT) - Bryan Davis has resigned as Topsail's football coach.  Davis informed athletics director B.J. Horne of his decision on Monday.

"He is fielding other offers but has no plans to accept them now." said Horne. "He wanted to give us as much time as possible to replace him."

Assistant coach Jim Clanahan will oversee workouts on an interim basis. Clanahan also serves as the girls basketball coach.

Davis will continue his teaching duties at the school.

Davis came to Topsail in 2007 after guiding Southwest Guilford to back-to-back class 3A playoff appearances. In his six seasons the Pirates owned a 40-30 overall record with two playoff wins, the last coming in the 2011 season.

Davis's departure comes when Topsail prepares to make the move to the Mideastern 3A/4A conference next season.

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Topsail's EV team wins again

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 10:54am
Topsail's EV team wins again

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Topsail High School Electric Vehicle team won first place overall for the 10th consecutive year in the EV Challenge last weekend.

According to the school, EV Challenge is an annual competition between schools nationwide who convert conventional automobiles to operate solely on electric power.

Topsail High School’s team entered two vehicles in this year’s competition – a 1991 Toyota MR2 and a 2001 Ford Ranger Edge.

The car finished first place overall, and the truck won second place overall.

The students involved in the Topsail EV Team spend countless hours fundraising for, designing, and educating the public about electric vehicles.

Detailed Results are as follows:

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