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Movie in the park: 'The Patriot'

Movie in the park: 'The Patriot'

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for something unique to do this weekend, consider heading to Moores Creek National Battlefield for a free movie in the park.

In celebration of Memorial Day, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be playing The Patriot on the park’s 16’x25’ outdoor screen.

Bring your favorite movie snack, your best chair and some blankets to snuggle-up as you watch Mel Gibson in this historic film.  There will be grills available on a first-come, first- serve basis.

The event will begin at 8:00 p.m. with a presentation by the park’s historian and the film will start shortly after 8:30 p.m., once it’s dark enough to see the screen.

The movie is Rated “R” for “strong war violence.”

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Board of Education to meet Monday

Board of Education to meet Monday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Pender County Board of Education will meet Monday in a closed-session meeting to discuss confidential student information, according to a news release from a school system spokesperson.

The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Central Office in Burgaw.

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Happy Mother's Day from WECT!

Happy Mother's Day from WECT!

Pender County's Springfest kicks off Friday

Pender County's Springfest kicks off Friday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Pender County Springfest will begin Friday at the Pender County Courthouse Square and last into the weekend.

Springfest is a homegrown, handmade festival featuring Pender County vendors, churches and non-profits who will provide a variety of foods and baked goods, according to the event's website.

It will take place Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The street dance will run from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday, May 3 and the family run/walk begins Saturday, May 4 at 8 a.m.

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Relay For Life happening in Pender County this weekend

Relay For Life happening in Pender County this weekend

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - Relay For Life will take place in Pender County Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at Topsail High School's track.

The opening ceremony starts at 6 p.m. on Friday. At 6:15 p.m. those who have survived their battle with cancer will celebrate to upbeat music while completing a lap around the Topsail High track. 

Children are also able to join in on the fight against cancer. A kids walk will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday night.

Pender County Board of Education to meet Tuesday

Pender County Board of Education to meet Tuesday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Pender County Board of Education will meet Tuesday in a closed-session meeting to discuss personnel employment, according to a news release from a school system spokesperson.

The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at Topsail High School.

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Find events in your area via WECT's app

Find events in your area via WECT's app

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) – If you’re looking for something fun to do around town at the touch of a button, check this out -- WECT Communities events are now featured on the WECT mobile app for smartphones and some tablets. 

To find out what’s happening in your area, click here to download the app for your iPhone, Android or Blackberry device.