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City Weighs Funding For Film Workforce Group

Emma Dill and Cece Nunn - Jul 22, 2026

Jul 23, 2026

Senator Refutes Department's Film Grant Program Statement

Sen. Michael Lee, R-New Hanover, responded in detail Thursday to an N.C. Department of Commerce statement regarding the state's film incentives. While the state budget contained changes to the N.C. Film and Entertainment Grant, including incre ...

Jul 23, 2026

Wilmington Announces Business And Economic Development Chief

The city of Wilmington announced on Thursday the hiring of Louis Starks as its new business and economic development manager. According to a news release, the role focuses on strengthening Wilmington's business ecosystem, supporting entreprene ...

Jul 23, 2026

Live Oak Touts Growth In Loan Production, Deposits In Q2 Earnings Report

Live Oak Bancshares topped Wall Street expectations in the second quarter, fueled by strong loan production and deposit growth, the Wilmington-based lender announced Wednesday. Live Oak exceeded analysts' consensus revenue estimate by about $3 ...

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Summer Maintenance and Safety Tips for HOAs in NC and SC 

Posted Jul 1, 2026

Summer in North and South Carolina brings longer days, rising temperatures (and humidity), and increased activity across community associations. From busy common areas to holiday celebrations like the Fourth of July, this season creates both opportunities and challenges for HOAs (homeowner's associations). 

By taking a proactive approach to ...read entire article

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Scherer Joins Board Of National University Attorneys' Group

Jul 22, 2026

City Weighs Funding For Film Workforce Group

The Film Partnership of North Carolina will have to wait to see whether it will receive funding from the city of Wilmington. Wilmington leaders discussed a $100,000 request from the nonprofit group that aims to develop the film industry workforce ...

Jul 21, 2026

Novant Health Opens Shallotte Infusion Clinic

Novant Health has opened a new infusion clinic in Brunswick County, according to a news release Tuesday. Novant Health Infusion Shallotte opened July 21 and will operate from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to s ...

Jul 21, 2026

Wilmington Dermatology Acquired By Florida-based Firm

Physician-owned Wilmington Dermatology Center has been acquired by DermCare Management, a Florida-based practice management firm.  According to a press release issued earlier this month, DermCare Management acquired Wilmington Dermatology and ...

Jul 19, 2026

Green Compass Overhauls Business Model

Wilmington-based Green Compass, a wellness company that sells plant-based products, is switching business models while preparing to adapt to North Carolina’s potential restrictions on hemp-derived products. The company previously operated un ...

Jul 17, 2026

Gray Media To Acquire Wilmington TV Station

Gray Media has entered into an agreement to purchase six television stations from Charlotte-based American Spirit Media LLC for $50 million, including Wilmington station WSFX-TV.  According to a press release, Atlanta-headquartered Gray Media ...

Jul 17, 2026

Homebuilder Enters Brunswick County Market

 New Leaf Builders, a company based in the Charleston area, has branched out. The homebuilder, which established its Wilmington-area presence with houses in Riverlights, a 1,400-acre master planned community off River Road, has been working o ...

Jul 16, 2026

$9.8M Federal Grant To Fund New Port Access, Parking Facility

North Carolina Ports plans to use $9.8 million in recently awarded federal funds to construct a new off-terminal access and parking facility, along with a pedestrian bridge and shuttle connections at the Port of Wilmington. The U.S. Department of ...


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Tackling Healthcare’s Root Issue

Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear as been providing care management services to six Wilmington-area and surrounding counties since 2003....


Wilmington's Writers Converge

While it may be best known as a summer destination, Wilmington has become a nesting place for artists and writers of all degrees, from creat...


Small Business Spotlight: Business Blooms Beyond Bouquets

The Busy Bloom is a flower shop with a spin – a creative experience shop located in Wilmington’s Cargo District, one of the owners said....

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