Local television station WECT is now under new ownership as part of Gray Television's $3.6 billion acquisition of Raycom Media Inc. The closing of the sale took effect Wednesday, said Kevin Latek, Gray Television Inc. executive vice president and chief legal and development officer. Gray Television and Raycom Media announced a deal in late June, ac ...

A local TV station has a new leader. Mark Mendenhall will become WECT’s next vice president and general manager March 1, the same effective date as the retirement of the person in that position now, Gary McNair, according to a news release. Mendenhall is currently serving as WECT’s general sales manager. “Mark has seen many changes come to the Wilmi ...

Monthslong transmission negotiations between the parent company of a local TV affiliate and AT&T Entertainment Group are ongoing as the two companies still battle over the terms of an agreement. An exchange of letters by company officials with AT&T Entertainment Group and Charlotte-based American Spirit Media LLC, a parent company to local TV station WSFX Fox Wi ...

The eyes of the golfing world turned to Wilmington in May during the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament held at Eagle Point Golf Club. It was the first PGA Tour event in Wilmington in 47 years, bringing a crowd of spectators to the region and competitors from around the world May 1-7. During the event, on-course chalets provided a hub to showcase local business ...

Two local companies have joined forces to buy a longtime Wilmington publication. Jenna Curry, owner of Wilmington-based Remedy Digital Agency, and Justin Williams, owner and founder of Leland-based Carolina Marketing Co., bought Wilmington Today for an undisclosed amount from Tom and Hazel Jones. Wilmington Today is a hardbound guidebook published yearly for visitors ...

Vice President and General Manager of WECT Gary McNair has announced his retirement after a decade of working with the company. McNair announced his retirement Oct. 9. His last day with WECT-TV6, Raycom Media's NBC affiliate in Wilmington, will be Feb. 28. Raycom Media posted an opening for the general manager position this week, according to McNair. "I' ...

Frequent flyers may soon notice a new look to the Wilmington International Airport brand. Airport officials recently released the look of its new logo, and with it, plans to refresh its website and other marketing materials over the course of 18 months, airport director Julie Wilsey said. “As an organization, we decided to go through to develop a new logo and t ...

The former head of communications for the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, and another longtime water utility director, have launched a new communications firm dedicated to helping water and wastewater companies throughout North Carolina and the nation. Mike McGill, former chief communications officer for the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), announced Mond ...

A marketing firm with roots in Virginia has expanded to Wilmington, with a mix of traditional platforms as well as internet and digital focuses. Newport News, Virginia-based Waters & Bridgman Marketing Solutions recently announced the new office, headed up by Jeff Gallop, former general manager of WECT and WWAY. Gallop, who works out of tekMountain, also has a le ...

The station manager of WHQR Public Radio plans to retire by this summer. Cleve Callison, who joined the Wilmington-based organization as manager seven years ago, said Tuesday that he plans to stay at work until the end of July. His resignation, which was accepted recently by the board of directors of station operator Friends of Public Radio Inc., is effec ...