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  • 1 week ago | wect.com | Kim Ratcliff

    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - After decades of helping children receive a good education, Natalie Sherwood decided it was time to focus on herself and get serious about her health. “I’m 80, that was my motivation because it’s now or never,” said Sherwood. The other motivation was her son’s concern with her strength. “My son said he noticed me holding on to things. The car, the bar in the kitchen, you know, and he kind of pushed me to do it,” Sherwood said.

  • 1 month ago | wect.com | Kim Ratcliff

    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Studies show active kids are more likley to be successful. Regular physical activity helps with concentration, teamwork, and problem solving. With school getting ready to let out for the summer, now is a good time to make plans to keep your kids busy. A regular routine in the gym helps strengthen your heart, bones, and muscles. For Lucas Bradford-Kolb leading an active lifestyle started as soon as he was old enough to walk. “From 2 years old, I started swimming at the YMCA.

  • 1 month ago | wect.com | Kim Ratcliff

    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - This past week marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a war that saw approximately 3,000 infants orphaned and adopted by families in the U.S.Now many of these adults have searched for answers to who they are and how they got here. WECT’s Kim Ratcliff talked with a Wilmington woman who put the pieces of her past together and for the first time went back to her homeland.

  • Dec 9, 2024 | msn.com | Kim Ratcliff

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  • Aug 13, 2024 | wect.com | Kim Ratcliff

    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT has teamed up with three women as they train to run a half marathon for the first time. We put them in touch with the Without Limits running club to help get them the training they need to succeed. Michelle Carbonaro, Victoria Broughton and Andrea Cherry started their training about a month ago. All three agreed that their first practice was a little overwhelming and intimidating, but they are eager to take on the challenge.

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