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Construction underway for Carolina Museum of the Marine
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -A museum to honor Marines and sailors in Eastern Carolina is officially under construction. A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville for the Carolina Museum of the Marine. Museum organizers say this state-of-the-art facility will serve as a dynamic center for...
Pet of the Week: Brie from Monty’s Home
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Brie, an approximately 1-year-old Labrador mix, is available for adoption from Monty’s Home. She loves chin and behind-the-ear scratches, according to Monty’s Home. Additionally, she has been a very-well behaved dog and has gotten along with other dogs and cats. Brie is currently enrolled...
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab Center release record breaking number of turtles
SURF CITY, NC (WWAY)– A record-breaking sea turtles were release by the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Volunteers released 27 turtles back into the ocean around 8:30 Thursday morning, following their rehabilitation in Surf City. Each of the turtles were given names, and were the stars...
Pender County Humane Society to host brunch fundraiser
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Humane Society is set to host a brunch fundraiser at Bandanas American Grill on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PCHS board members, staff and volunteers will be answering questions, there will be pamphlets provided and assorted trinkets handed out.
Topsail Island Museum Offers New Exhibit On Black Heritage
The Historical Society of Topsail Island recently opened a new exhibit in the Missiles and More Museum entitled “Historic Ocean City Beach.”. The exhibit, which opened April 20, spotlights local Black heritage, according to a news release. Ocean City Beach was established in 1949 and became the first community...
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