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WECT-TV Helps Less Fortunate Stay Cool in Summer


Topic: Community-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 6/23/2016

Raycom Media’s NBC affiliate WECT-TV Wilmington, N.C. collected nearly 600 fans for its annual “Fran’s Fans Summer Fan Drive” on June 23. Named after long-term anchor Frances Weller, the initiative collects fans and other cooling devices, which are then distributed to members of the community in need.



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