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Mackenzie Bruns

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Sep 25, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Mackenzie Bruns

    Topsail Beach to replace decades-old public safety building (opens the original)

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    TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - After operating out of the same South Anderson Boulevard station for 50 years, Topsail Beach first responders are preparing to move to a modern facility. Fire Chief Bo Fussell said the current station is no longer sufficient. Modern fire engines are too large for the existing bays, and off-site crew housing slows down emergency responses. “We’ve outgrown this building... and this building has got to where it will not do our needs here,” Fussell said. The town broke g

  2. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Mackenzie Bruns

    ‘That’s harmful’: Residents oppose toll funding option for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge project (opens the original)

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    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Engineers with the state Department of Transportation heard opposition Tuesday night to plans to replace the aging Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, during the second of two public forums held this week. People packed the Leland Cultural Arts Center Tuesday night, and nearly 30 of them stepped up to the microphone to speak. The pushback followed a similar forum held the previous night in Wilmington. The DOT has settled on two options for replacing the current bridge. Alternati

  3. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Mackenzie Bruns

    Cape Fear Cultural Association of India hosts annual India Day festival (opens the original)

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    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Cultural Association of India held its annual “India Day” festival, featuring music, food and cultural traditions. Sejal Patel, lead organizer of the event, has lived in Wilmington for 25 years. “This is geared towards the focus is integration, connection of the community, everybody coming together and getting to know each other but also share the culture,” Patel said. Inside the Harrelson Center, attendees viewed displays representing different states acr

  4. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Mackenzie Bruns

    Dogs hit the waves at Carolina Beach Pier for Surf Dog Experience (opens the original)

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    CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The “Surf Dog Experience” was held at the Carolina Beach Pier Saturday. Dogs of all breeds, sizes and agilities went into the water. Dozens of dogs paddled out with volunteers to catch waves. Organizers said the annual event has grown significantly over the past few years. Surfers with the event said it’s a chance for the community to come together and have fun. “It’s the best thing ever we need more of this to be honest. So many people come out here twice a year...

  5. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Mackenzie Bruns

    Former United Airlines Pilot Remembers Lost Colleagues at 9/11 Memorial (opens the original)

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    WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Arthur Parker worked for United Airlines for four decades, and the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, is one he will never forget. Parker had just touched down in London following an overnight flight when the attacks began. “We went to the hotel and went up and got in the room... turned on the TV and the second airplane hit,” he said. “Oh my god... was I having a premonition... because I knew those guys... all of them,” Parker said. Among the victims were Parker’s longtime cowo

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