St. Mary Health Center staff say Basilica of St. Mary gave them notice to vacate by July 1 [Video]

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A health center that’s been open for more than 30 years will likely have to close its doors soon in Wilmington.

St. Mary Health Center is the only health center in Wilmington that provides surgical dental services to low-income patients. Volunteers say they received a notice to vacate the property in 60 days around a month ago from the Basilica of St. Mary without an explanation.

Tremayne Tyson, who was able to have their wisdom tooth removed for only fifty dollars, said that they wouldn’t have been able to afford it otherwise.

“It was amazing, they did a good job for me,” Tyson said. “I am independent, so money only comes from me and my money has to go so many different ways.”

After his initial visit, Tyson learned he would need to have three more wisdom teeth removed, but now St. Mary’s will likely not …