BLADEN CO., NC (WECT) - Anne Binkley has been named Bladen Healthcare's 2012 Volunteer of the Year by working more than 1,000 hours.

Binkley began volunteering with Bladen Co. Hospital in December of 2011.

She wanted to help the medical records department catch up on paperwork, but she also worked in the hospital mailroom on Tuesdays and Fridays and the gift shop on Friday mornings.

Binkley was given the award partly because of her enthusiasm and willingness to work wherever needed.  She is also friendly to patients, family members and staff members and greets people with a smile.

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BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A book launch party will be held at the Bladen County Library Wednesday, according to The Bladen Journal.

W. Curt Vincent will read his book, The Luckiest Leaf, to children at 3 p.m. Kids who attend can also plant trees and enjoy refreshments.

Mostly cloudy skies will keep a lid on temperatures today. Highs will climb into the low 80s this afternoon. An isolated (20%) shower or storm is possible as well.

We are continuing to monitor a system that is currently in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center has it at a 50% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical system over the next 48 hours. This moisture will travel to the north and bring us a good chance of showers and storms Thursday and Friday.

Tonight, lows will fall into the upper 60s. Rain chances will begin to increase after midnight. Expect scattered showers and storms throughout the day Thursday. Right now, rain chances are at about 60%. Temperatures will likely climb into the low 80s.

A better chance (70%) of widespread rain will move in Friday. Temperatures will likely climb into the low 80s.

Most areas will see 1" to 2" of rain; however, some areas could see up to 3".