Thank you for making our Community Spotlight: Giving Tuesday 2020 coverage a success! Margee Herring, Director of Public Relations for the Harrelson Center has reported numerous gains from viewer … [Read more...] about Non-profits win with WECT’s Giving Tuesday
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The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is everywhere this year
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Instead of one big event, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is everywhere this year. The Alzheimer’s Association, which funds research to find a cure for the condition, was … [Read more...] about The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is everywhere this year
Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina needs your help to continue to grant wishes
A special program that runs on FOX Wilmington this weekend takes you behind the scenes of the efforts to make wishes come true for children in our community. Make-A-Wish helps children with … [Read more...] about Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina needs your help to continue to grant wishes
Wilmington brewery crafts new beer to honor first responders
Here's your chance to help our community prevent child hunger while enjoying a cold brew! Fox Wilmington has been working on a project with Edward Teach Brewery — crafting a beer called First … [Read more...] about Wilmington brewery crafts new beer to honor first responders
Unsung Heroes: Oak Island man frees family of four from house swept off its foundation by storm surge
OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) – Hurricane Isaias left beach towns across Brunswick County with millions of dollars worth of damage. Parts of Oak Island are still under lockdown as crews work to bring back … [Read more...] about Unsung Heroes: Oak Island man frees family of four from house swept off its foundation by storm surge
Unsung Heroes: Students hit the road to help in time of need
WILMINGTON, NC (FOX WILMINGTON) - Delivery drivers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic in many ways, from food delivery to the mail carriers who helped Americans during the quarantine. Over the … [Read more...] about Unsung Heroes: Students hit the road to help in time of need
Unsung Heroes: Essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic
WILMINGTON, NC (FOX WILMINGTON) - When we face a crisis, unsung heroes rise to the challenge. The clerks and those who stock shelves at grocery stores, kitchen staff in restaurants, delivery … [Read more...] about Unsung Heroes: Essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic
Unsung Heroes: Victim of fiery crash rescued with just seconds to spare
Rain postpones Daytona 500, dampening event, Trump’s visit
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The Daytona 500 has been postponed by rain for the first time since 2012. The stoppage dampened NASCAR's season opener that started with a ballyhooed visit from … [Read more...] about Rain postpones Daytona 500, dampening event, Trump’s visit
Unsung Hero: Police officer goes above and beyond for motorcycle accident victim who lost lower leg in crash
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WSFX) - An unsung hero helped an accident victim after his life changed in an instant. Blake Holmes, 27, was on a motorcycle when a driver slammed into his bike. “I have … [Read more...] about Unsung Hero: Police officer goes above and beyond for motorcycle accident victim who lost lower leg in crash
