EDITOR'S PICKS
LATEST HEADLINES

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 ...

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT
Morton300x300

Jim Morton
Cape Fear Community College

Community College in Action: A Success Story

Posted May 1, 2026
For many, the path from education to employment follows a familiar sequence: enroll, study, graduate, then begin a career. But across our region, that timeline is shifting. At Cape Fear Community College, students are not waiting until graduation to enter the workforce; they are building careers while still in the classroom.

Nicholas Keniston's story is a clear example of this t...read entire article
Achievers & Accolades

Hospitality Organization Presents $30K Ceremonial Check To CFCC

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 2, 2026

Tech Wilmington: Upcoming Events Calendar

Here is a look at upcoming events of interest to the region’s tech and startup industry. To share an event, email [email protected].  Sep. 2  Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for ...

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 ...

Sep 1, 2026

City To Consider Asking NCDOT To Evaluate Other Bridge Options, Eliminate Toll

Wilmington leaders could formally ask N.C. Department of Transportation officials to look at other options for the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The Wilmington City Council will consider a resolution at its regular meeting on Tuesd ...

Sep 1, 2026

New Vessel Puts UNCW's Marine Science Research On New Course

The University of North Carolina Wilmington on Tuesday welcomed the 78-foot research vessel Osprey to its fleet, according to a news release. “This new vessel will add a level of capabilities the university has never had before,” ...

Aug 31, 2026

Wilmington-based XTND Technologies Eyes Growth With Clio Partnership

Wilmington-based XTND Technologies, a legal billing software firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with Canada-headquartered Clio, a legal AI platform.  A spin-off of Coral Edge, a Wilmington-based boutique technical consulting compa ...


In The Current Issue

UNCW Master Plan Picks Up Steam

The proposed projects range from a welcome center and new residence hall to a hotel and conference center, along with renovations to several...


Castle Hayne Remains Growth Frontier

It's only natural, developers say, that the area has been the scene of commercial and residential development activity in recent years....


Vintage Shops Expand Treasured Space

If finding a one-of-a-kind piece to complement a room or discovering a token of nostalgia from childhood sounds like fun, then local vintage...

Book On Business

The 2026 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.

Order Your Copy Today!


Galleries

Videos

2024 Power Breakfast: The Next Season