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Jul 14, 2026

County Business Park To Get First Infrastructure, New Name

New Hanover County’s Holly Shelter Business Park could be getting its first infrastructure and a new name in the coming months. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $6.5 million infrastructure construction contr ...

Jul 14, 2026

New Hanover OKs $2M Workforce Housing Investment, Fund

New Hanover County approved a $2 million investment Monday in a proposed workforce housing project from Cape Fear Development (CFD) and created another $2 million investment fund for other projects that promise to bring workforce units to the area. ...

Jul 13, 2026

Wilmington Startup Files For Bankruptcy

Wilmington startup Electronic Lab Logs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  According to court filings, the startup, led by CEO Brian Fox, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1. The company is expected to continue operating while it rest ...

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Understanding the School Bond Referendum and What Your Vote Means

Posted Jul 7, 2026

Every community eventually faces decisions about replacing aging schools, accommodating school growth patterns, and investing in facilities that will serve students for decades. This November, New Hanover County voters will make one of those decisions when they consider a referendum on a $320 million general obligation school bond for New Hanover County Schools.

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WDI Chief Haley Earns Emerging Leader Award

Jul 10, 2026

Eastwood Road Office Buildings Change Hands

Three office buildings on Eastwood Road recently changed hands for a combined $4.9 million. Clustered at the corner of Eastwood Road and Charter Drive, the two-story brick buildings at 428, 430 and 432 Eastwood Road were sold in two separate trans ...

Jul 10, 2026

'Unique' Brunswick County Property On The Market For $9.75M

A 350-acre property in Brunswick County is on the market for nearly $9.75 million. The property, called Cutter Ridge Plantation, is a turnkey property equipped for outdoor recreation, said Cailein Campbell, the property’s listing agent and a ...

Jul 9, 2026

Wilmington Startup SideKix Prepares For National Launch

Founded by James Martucci in 2023, SideKix is a Wilmington-based startup created, in Martucci’s words, to “redesign broken systems.” The entrepreneurial development platform, which has been self-funded since its launch, is prepar ...

Jul 9, 2026

Endowment Promotes Education Director To Lead Programs, Grants

The New Hanover Community Endowment has named David Stegall as its new vice president of programs and grants.  According to a news release, Stegall, who previously served as the endowment’s director of education and community developmen ...

Jul 8, 2026

The Reel Cafe Owners Buy Downtown Buildings For $3.5M

The owners of The Reel Cafe have purchased the building that has housed the longtime downtown restaurant and bar in a $3.5 million transaction. The sale, which closed Tuesday, included The Reel Cafe building at 100 S. Front St. and an adjacent bui ...

Jul 8, 2026

Developer Proposes Major Workforce Housing Project With New Approach

New Hanover County leaders will consider investing $2 million in a pilot project from Cape Fear Development (CFD) that aims to take a new approach in meeting the region's growing demand for workforce housing. On Monday, the New Hanover County ...

Jul 8, 2026

7 Brew Plans For Second Wilmington Location On Market Street

Wilmington’s second 7 Brew coffee stand is in the works along a developing stretch of Market Street. Franchisee Delight Restaurant Group submitted plans to the city of Wilmington last week for a proposed 534-square-foot coffee stand with two ...


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Convenience Stores Expand Offerings

Some locally owned convenience stores in Wilmington have morphed into food and beverage destinations, including Bevvy Mart and Front Street...


Studio Owner Shares Love Of Dance

After working as an instructor for others, he opted to work for himself and is the owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studios locations in Wilmingt...


Creating Pathways To Eagles Island

“People drive across the bridge, and they see it, but they have no idea what’s there,” said Larry Sackett, president and chair of the board...

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