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Highway 6

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.

Highway 6

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.

Highway 6

As construction wraps up on Howe Street ahead of the holiday weekend, Southport businesses are...

Highway 6: Howe Street reopens ahead of holiday weekend, NC Fourth of July Festival

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By Kassie Simmons
As construction wraps up on Howe Street ahead of the holiday weekend, Southport businesses are bustling with activity as they prepare for the North Carolina 4th of July Festival.

Cape Fear Cooking

Blueberry Crisp on Cape Fear Cooking

Cape Fear Cooking: Simple, Tasty Blueberry Crisp

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 7:54 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Blueberry crisp is a great comfort food and a fun way to use some locally grown blueberries.

Pets

Aurora from the Pender County Animal Shelter

Pet of the Week: Aurora from the Pender County Animal Shelter

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:55 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
On this special edition of Pet of the Week, host Kim Ratcliff met Aurora from the Pender County Animal Shelter during the North Carolina Blueberry Festival.

Highway 6

North Carolina Blueberry Festival

Here’s the full schedule of events at the N.C. Blueberry Festival!

Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 12:37 PM EDT
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By WECT Staff
Due to the pandemic, the festival is returning as an in-person event for the first time since 2019.

Highway 6

North Carolina Blueberry Festival

Highway 6: The history behind the North Carolina Blueberry Festival

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:55 AM EDT
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By Zach Solon
The North Carolina Blueberry Festival returns to Burgaw this weekend.

Highway 6

Pender County courthouse officially reopened nearly three years after Hurricane Florence.

Highway 6: One year later, Burgaw’s courthouse more resilient than ever

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 11:23 AM EDT
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By WECT Staff
The Pender County Courthouse is a landmark in Burgaw but over the last few years the historic building saw heavy hurricane damage but it reopened nearly a year ago. With heavy water damage from the storm and led paint removal, the repair process took nearly three years to complete and millions of dollars.
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Leaderboard for biggest catch at the Got 'Em On King Mackerel Classic
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Dozens of pieces from young artists on display at Cameron Arts Museum
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