On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the Wilmington Ice House will host the 9^th annual “Guns and Hoses” charity hockey game between the Wilmington Police Department versus Wilmington Fire Department.  The teams, “Port City Heat” versus “Port City Blue Liners” will face off at 4:30 PM.  Tickets are $10 or only $5 for children 10 years old and younger.  Also, all tickets purchased in advance will include half priced admission for family skating that is held prior to the event.  You can purchase your tickets through the WPD, WFD, or Wilmington Ice House. 

The proceeds from the event will benefit Nourish NC, a local non-profit organization that works to provide healthy food options to children in our community.  Please consider bringing non-perishable items in exchange for a free raffle ticket! 

By Michelle McDonald, Paralegal

Last weekend, New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office gifted a brand-new bicycle to a 9-year-old girl. Officers first met this brave young girl when she was the victim of a hostage situation.  She was taken from her home at knifepoint in Wilmington.  The Emergency Response Team was able to negotiate with the suspect and rescue the child.  Then, only a few months later, the sheriff’s office responded to another call at her address, but this time, the family’s shed was broken into. Among the items stolen was the young girl’s bicycle.

About 10 members of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office donated to buy her a new bike which they were able to give to her over the weekend. They described her as very brave and so strong.  Further, they commented that, as parents, they were honored to be able to help, and admitted that it was heartbreaking to know that her bike was stolen.  Especially knowing that she had been through so much already, they hope that this young girl will remember this one good thing for the rest of her life.

Since “good news” stories rarely make headlines, we wanted to take a moment to highlight this story.

By Michelle McDonald, Paralegal

The North Carolina Bar Association and Foundation are partnering for their annual event, the 4All Statewide Service Day, held today, Friday, March 4, 2022, from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM.  Attorney volunteers will take calls and provide free legal information at 910-218-2040. 

If you missed the event, Collins Law Firm offers free consultations for serious personal injury matters, which are handled on a contingency basis.  That means we only charge a fee if we recover money for you.  Also, we offer free telephone consultations for most traffic matters and less serious criminal charges. 

You can reach us by calling 910-793-9000.

By Michelle K. McDonald, Paralegal