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Clarkton School of Discovery group wins Battle of the Books

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 3:37pm
Clarkton School of Discovery group wins Battle of the Books

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Clarkton School of Discovery students recently took home the winning title at the 2013 Bladen County Schools Battle of the Books competition, according to the school system’s website.

The win came after 20 rounds and two-and-a-half hours of questions.

The seven Clarkton teammates earned 26 points in the first round, eventually earning a total of 172 points.

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Elizabethtown educator named NC Runner-up Teacher Assistant of the Year

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 12:51pm
Elizabethtown educator named NC Runner-up Teacher Assistant of the Year

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WECT) – An Elizabethtown Primary School teacher assistant was recently recognized as the 2013-2014 North Carolina Runner-up Teacher Assistant of the Year.

According to the Bladen County Schools website, Evelyn Graham is an Exceptional Children's (EC) teacher assistant at the school and was recognized at the March 11 Board of Education meeting.

"I thought I was hearing things,” said Graham on hearing her name called at the Greensboro Teacher Assistant of the Year conference. "They had to repeat my name.  I was so excited."

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Carolina Panthers will head to Bladenboro in April

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 11:47am
Carolina Panthers will head to Bladenboro in April

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Carolina Panthers will visit students at Bladenboro Primary School next month.

The school will host the Carolina Panthers Junior Training Camp for third and fourth grade students.

This event will take place April 18 and is part of the NFL’s Play 60 program to get children active.

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Chef, culinary instructor shares cooking techniques at WBHS

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 2:38pm
Chef, culinary instructor shares cooking techniques at WBHS

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A chef and culinary instructor recently shared some of his kitchen knowledge at West Bladen High School.

According to the Bladen County Schools website, Chef Robery Penry  stopped by Gail Marsh’s foods classes to show students correct cooking techniques and to give some tips.

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TDap immunization clinic this week at Elizabethtown Middle

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, March 11th, 2013, 11:01am
TDap immunization clinic this week at Elizabethtown Middle

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Fifth grade students in Bladen County will be given the option to take part in a TDap immunization clinic at their schools.

According to the school district’s website, only students who return the required paperwork will receive the vaccine at school.

The TDap is required by NC Immunization Law for all 6th grade students.

A clinic will will be held March 14 at Elizabethtown Middle School.

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Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Sunday, March 10th, 2013, 8:00am
Have high school sports scores sent directly to your phone

 

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – If you’re a big high school sports fan, you know that nothing is worse than not knowing whether or not your team won a game, or what the final score was.

Now, WECT is now sending text alerts with the final scores straight to your phone.

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2 schools win regional model bridge competition

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, March 8th, 2013, 4:33pm
2 schools win regional model bridge competition

BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Two schools in Bladen County recently won the 2013 Regional Model Bridge Competition.

According to a press release, about 250 students across the state participated in the four regional contests.

Each team was judged on a written report, oral presentation, design drawing and structural efficiency of the model.

Clarkton Middle School won on the Middle School level while East Bladen High School took home the high school level.

Now, both schools will compete at the statewide level next month. Good luck to both schools!

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