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Sep 8, 2026

Frontier Scientific Settles Into New $200M Headquarters Near ILM

This summer, Frontier Scientific Solutions moved into its newly constructed 530,000-square-foot facility near Wilmington International Airport. The building serves as the North American headquarters for the company, which provides temperature-cont ...

Sep 8, 2026

Wilmington Health Pursues Sale-leaseback, Eyes Expansion

Wilmington Health’s main facility, located at 1202 Medical Center Drive, is part of a pending sale-leaseback deal.  The healthcare provider plans to sell the property, which includes more than 6 acres and a 66,000-square-foot building, ...

Sep 4, 2026

Hollywood East Brewseum Prepares To Open This Month, Spotlighting Local Film Industry

From its collection of props and costumes to the decor and menu, nearly every aspect of the Hollywood East Brewseum pays homage to Wilmington’s film and TV industry. Tyler Christensen and his husband, Patrick McCarthy, are putting the finish ...

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Cape Fear Buyers See More Options as Active Listings Reach New Highs

Posted Jun 1, 2026
THE SUMMARY: The Cape Fear housing market entered the spring season with fresh momentum in April, as active listingsclimbed, closed sales increased, and median sales prices continued to rise. The latest market data showsbuyers are seeing the most options in recent months, while steady sales activity points to continueddemand across the region. With inventory expanding and market pace showing signs...read entire article
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Sep 4, 2026

In Brunswick County, An Atypical July For Home Sales

Many of Brunswick County’s residential real estate market statistics remained on the rise in July, according to a report from the Brunswick County Association of Realtors released Aug. 27. More homes sold in July 2026 than in any single mont ...

Sep 3, 2026

Candidates Talk Top Issues, From Film Incentives To Growth

Film incentives, the New Hanover Community Endowment and funding for transportation and infrastructure projects, such as the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, proved hot topics for local and state-level candidates during the Greater Wilmi ...

Sep 3, 2026

CIE’s Annual Report Marks Year Of Growth, Expands Programs

UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) published its annual report for fiscal year 2026 this week, highlighting achievements across the local entrepreneurial community.  According to the report, 300 entrepreneurs gained ...

Sep 2, 2026

Pender Board Recommends Rezoning Denial For Proposed Age-restricted Community

Citing concerns about overdevelopment, the Pender County Planning Board narrowly voted Tuesday to recommend denying a rezoning request for a proposed 55-plus age-targeted community with 930 single-family homes off Sidbury Road. Builders would cons ...

Sep 2, 2026

SpeedPro Franchise Launches Wilmington Location

SpeedPro, a Denver-headquartered printing and visual solutions franchise, has launched a location in the Wilmington area. SpeedPro Cape Fear has opened at 5740 Park Ave., Unit A, near the Seagate area, according to a press release. The firm offers ...

Sep 1, 2026

State Commission OKs Financing For Carolina Beach Land Purchase

State officials approved $10 million in financing Tuesday for the town of Carolina Beach to fund the town’s purchase of land in the downtown boardwalk area. The N.C. Local Government Commission (LGC) voted to approve the $10 million installm ...

Sep 1, 2026

New Hanover Disaster Coalition Announces Launch Of Command Center

A collaboration of government, nonprofit and faith-based organizations has launched the New Hanover Disaster Coalition Command Center, according to an announcement Tuesday. The entity was created to provide "a new coordinated a ...


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Kure Beach Keeps An Eye On The Future

The Pleasure Island municipality has less than 170 buildable vacant lots left, said Kure Beach Mayor Allen Oliver, but aging infrastructure...


Carolina Beach Boardwalk Area Evolves

The mayor said town officials expect to go before the N.C. Local Government Commission in September for financing approval for the land purc...


Gardner Guides Students On, Off Court

Onya Gardner holds two high-level leadership positions at Brunswick Community College....

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