Veteran Spotlight

Veteran Spotlight Former Marine founds non-profit to help other military veterans through sailing.

Josh Johnson a former U.S. Marine found himself struggling after transitioning to civilian life after his service. He said it took him 14 years to really find something that truly helped him, and what he found was sailing. Now he is the executive director of the Non-profit Freedom Sailing which takes other Military Veterans Sailing. He hopes that by sailing fellow veterans can fill the void of their former brotherhood with the camaraderie, teamwork, and unity of sailing.

After traveling the world with the Air Force for 26 years of service this Veteran now owns a brewery under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.

Veteran owned brewery in Wilmington North Carolina

Veteran Spotlight | A Naval veteran has managed a community-oriented home improvement store for seven years.

Bill Feirmer manages the Lowes Home Improvement store in Monkey Junction near Carolina Beach. He is a Navy veteran who is proud to run such a community-oriented store.

After 27 years in the military you won’t believe what this Veteran’s new favorite day job is.

After spending 27 years in the military veteran and UNCW Alum, Greg Marinich now spends his days delivering joy in the form of cake as the owner of the Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery in Wilmington NC

You’ll want to read this former Marine Raider’s advice on being authentic.

A former Marine raider turns into a food and beverage founder. The late special operations officer has found success within the Wilmington business community.

Captain Wilbur Jones Jr. continues to serve the community long after his military service

In honor of Veterans, every month we will post a story that highlights a different veteran in our area. The story will also air in the 5:30 p.m. newscast on WECT.

Veteran owned business, Salty Turtle Beer Company embraces community in Surf City with craft beer

In honor of Veterans owned businesses in our area, every month we will post a story that highlights a different veteran owned business in our area. The story will also air in the 5:30 p.m. newscast on WECT.

Veteran owned business, Apple Annie’s, has been serving up delicious treats in the Cape Fear for 35 years

Veteran owned business, Apple Annie’s, has been baking delicious treats for Wilmington NC for over 35 years.

Veteran owned business, Carolina Candy Company & Gifts, combines love of toffee and supporting small businesses

Carolina Candy Company & Gifts started out as just a candy shop in Wilmington NC known best for their toffee, but recently they decided to expand their business in an attempt to support other small businesses around the country.

‘From dirt to shirt.’ Veteran owned business, Heart of Carolina, sells items made only in N.C.

The Heart of Carolina gift store in the cotton exchange in historic downtown Wilmington NC sells hand made items made in North Carolina. They sell everything from socks, to t shirts, to pottery, home décor, pillows and blankets, jewelry, jams and spices, wine, and so much more.