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Corning Moves Forward With Wilmington Expansion

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Oct 21, 2026

Corning Moves Forward With Wilmington Expansion

Corning Inc. announced plans Wednesday to move forward with an expansion that could bring $585 million in investment and create 414 jobs at its Wilmington campus over five years.  “We’re proud to expand our presence ...

Oct 21, 2026

Under New Owner, Pour Taproom To Add More Nonalcoholic Beverages, Events

Now under new ownership, downtown Wilmington’s Pour Taproom will reopen next week with more nonalcoholic options and a focus on events.   Justin Hamilton closed on his purchase of the business on Oct. 1 and has since been working to get ...

Oct 21, 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].  Oct. 21 Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entre ...

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Posted Oct 1, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

Chicago Firm Buys Stake In $644M Shopping Center Portfolio, Including Wilmington Center

A national shopping center owner and operator has acquired a sponsor interest in a 10-property portfolio, which includes Wilmington’s University Centre. Chicago-based vertically integrated real estate company Pine Tree announced the sponsor ...

Oct 20, 2026

Vantaca, Live Oak Bank Chart AI Strategies

Live Oak Bank and Vantaca are among the Wilmington area’s leading technology-driven businesses, and each has had a strong year.  After reaching unicorn status when it was valued at $1.25 billion last year, Vantaca, a community asso ...

Oct 20, 2026

Amazon To Hire 1,500 Seasonal Workers At Local Facilities

Amazon plans to hire more than 1,500 seasonal workers in the Wilmington area this year. The positions, which include part-time and full-time roles, will be based at Amazon’s newly opened robotics fulfillment center and delivery station facil ...

Oct 19, 2026

Town Square Plans Wilmington Senior Care Center

An adult day service provider will open in Wilmington at the end of the month.  Town Square, a Maryland-headquartered senior day care company, is opening a franchise location at 1929 Oleander Drive, Suite F, in Wilmington, next to the Fo ...

Oct 19, 2026

New Hanover Officials OK $3M In Incentives For Corning Expansion

New Hanover County leaders approved up to $3 million in incentives Monday for Corning Inc., which plans to add 414 jobs and invest $585 million in the region. Corning's investment target is the largest ever to be considered as part of an incen ...

Oct 16, 2026

Apartment Complex Trades For $117M

Wilmington apartment complex The Cordelia has new owners. The 426-unit complex at 4711 Azalea Landing Drive changed hands for $117 million, according to a deed recorded Thursday. The purchase included the apartments, completed in 2024, and the ...

Oct 16, 2026

Longtime Downtown Pizza Restaurant Changes Hands

A downtown Wilmington pizza restaurant business has changed hands, according to a news release Friday. MoMentum Companies, a Wilmington-based commercial real estate and business brokerage firm, announced the sale of I Love NY Pizza to Megan Jackso ...


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Small Business Spotlight: Halloween Mini-golf Owners Aim To Scare Up Year-round Fun

“Our vision is to create a mini-golf experience that becomes a welcoming space for everyone who enjoys a fun adventure with friends and fami...


County Buildings Rise In Burgaw

New buildings have opened or will soon open in Burgaw this year to support growing Pender County, including a new law enforcement center and...


In Burgaw, Counting On Downtown Momentum

While downtown also benefits from general fund expenditures, the municipal service district (MSD) “is a way of having some additional money...

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