WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – After a massive explosion destroyed the new facility for Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center, one surviving piece of equipment is now offering a critical service to the region.
The building on New Centre Drive in Wilmington exploded Aug. 19, 2025, after a driver hit a gas line, causing the entire building to be demolished.
The $24 million project, which was years in the making and weeks away from opening, planned to offer pet owners more options for emergency veterinary care…