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Sep 24, 2026

Wilmington, Leland Officials Ask For Updated Study Related To Bridge Replacement

Elected officials in Wilmington and Leland want federal and state officials to facilitate additional study around the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The Wilmington City Council sent a letter addressed to Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Bu ...

Sep 24, 2026

OPINION: We Asked About A Lower Bridge. Here’s What Happened.

A recent WilmingtonBiz.com opinion piece argued that if Wilmington wanted other replacement options for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge considered, “the time for that was two years ago.” The historical record says otherwise. In March ...

Sep 23, 2026

Chase Bank Opens First Branch In Wilmington Market

Chase Bank held a grand opening event Wednesday at its Hampstead branch – the first of four planned locations to open in the Wilmington market. The bank plans to open additional branch locations in Calabash, the Mayfaire area and Ogden durin ...

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Common HOA Budgeting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Posted Sep 1, 2026
A well-planned budget is one of the most important tools a homeowners' association (HOA) board can have. It’s the financial roadmap for maintaining the community, protecting property values, and ensuring the association can meet its current and future obligations.

Even experienced boards can inadvertently make errors or omissions that cause unnecessary financial challenges...read entire article
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Sep 23, 2026

Health Care Partnership Outlines Workforce Progress

More local nursing graduates are staying in the region, according to officials offering an update on the progress of the New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership at a public forum last night.  According to Jack Watson, dean of UNCW’s C ...

Sep 23, 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. 23  Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for ...

Sep 22, 2026

City To Consider Nearly $3M For Thalian Hall Renovations

The Wilmington City Council will consider on Tuesday approving renovations at Thalian Hall and appropriating nearly $3 million for several proposed improvements. The projects coincide with a $25 million renovation that began in April at the histor ...

Sep 22, 2026

HOP Program Prepares For Regional Restart

North Carolina’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) program is expected to return to the Cape Fear region soon, though officials can’t yet say exactly what it will look like.  In July, the General Assembly passed its most recent bu ...

Sep 21, 2026

State Charter Board Denies Proposed Wilmington ASL School

The North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board has denied an application for a proposed New Hanover County charter school that would offer English-American Sign Language dual-language instruction.  While the review board expressed support fo ...

Sep 18, 2026

Novant Health Drives $4.33B In Regional Economic Impact, Study Says

Novant Health Coastal Region generates an annual overall economic impact of $4.33 billion in the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), according to a new report. Commissioned by Novant Health and conducted by Mouhcine Guettabi, associate ...

Sep 18, 2026

County Commissioners Share Their Take On Bridge Replacement Options

In a letter sent to lawmakers this week, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners outlined its preferences related to replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The letter, signed by all five commissioners and sent Thursday to Sens. Thom Tillis ...


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