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Jun 26, 2026

Refinery Project Eyeing Brunswick County Could Bring $500M Investment, 300 Jobs

A proposed polymetallic nodule refinery that’s eyeing Brunswick County as a potential location could bring up to $500 million in investment and around 300 jobs to the area, according to Andrew Tong, CEO of Cobalt Blue Holdings LLC, one of the c ...

Jun 26, 2026

Brunswick Realtors: Home Sales Hit New High In May

Brunswick County’s residential real estate market reached new heights in May, according to a news release this week from the Brunswick County Association of Realtors (BCAR). Citing data from the Hive Multiple Listing Service, BCAR officials ...

Jun 25, 2026

As Local Firms Exit State Incentive Deals, 2 Remain Active

It’s been 13 years since a Wilmington-area company last received an economic development payout from the Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) or the One North Carolina Fund, according to N.C. Departmen ...

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Cape Fear REALTORS

Cape Fear Buyers See More Options as Active Listings Reach New Highs

Posted Jun 1, 2026
THE SUMMARY: The Cape Fear housing market entered the spring season with fresh momentum in April, as active listingsclimbed, closed sales increased, and median sales prices continued to rise. The latest market data showsbuyers are seeing the most options in recent months, while steady sales activity points to continueddemand across the region. With inventory expanding and market pace showing signs...read entire article
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Jun 25, 2026

Coastal Land Trust Strikes Deal To Preserve More Than 3,200 Acres Of Sledge Forest

The N.C. Coastal Land Trust has reached an agreement with a developer to preserve over 3,200 acres of forest in New Hanover County.  The deal is with Copper Builders, the developer behind the controversial Hilton Bluffs subdivision proposed o ...

Jun 24, 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].  June 24 Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entre ...

Jun 24, 2026

Atrium, Novant, UNC Health Detail Rival Hospital Projects

Additional details have emerged about the proposals of three healthcare systems battling to reshape New Hanover County’s medical landscape. Newly released state filings reveal where the proposed facilities would be built and what services they ...

Jun 23, 2026

City Looks For Firms To Master Plan Downtown Land

The city is looking for firms to lead a master planning effort for land on the northern end of downtown Wilmington. City officials issued three requests for qualifications related to the master planning on Monday. According to the requests, the ci ...

Jun 23, 2026

State Filings Reveal Costs, Bed Counts For 3 Proposed Hospitals

State officials have posted application logs that outline the cost and size of three hospitals proposed in the Wilmington area.  Atrium Health, Novant Health and UNC Health recently announced plans to build hospitals in th ...

Jun 22, 2026

Mayfaire West On Hold As Developer Focuses On Other Projects

A project that proposed nearly 500 residential units on more than 40 acres near Mayfaire appears to be on hold for now. Called Mayfaire West, the project, which was announced last spring, proposed 256 apartments, along with 223 carriage houses and ...

Jun 22, 2026

Leading With Care

Following a nationwide search, Karen Brubaker Miller was named president and CEO of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare this spring, becoming just the fourth CEO in the organization’s 46-year history. Miller brings more than 30 years of ...


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Just as calls from the massive container ships dropped off, port officials began drafting a new strategic plan to guide N.C. Ports....


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