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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 ...

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Flights, Airlines, and Passenger Demand

Posted Jul 1, 2026

This Insights article was co-written with Erin McNally, Marketing, Air Service Development, & Public Relations Manager. 

In 2025, ILM participated as a speaker or panelist in 63 engagements and community events. During those conversations, several recurring questions came up about the airport’s growth, infrastructure projects, and ...read entire article

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Mullins Appointed, Ullring Reappointed To Tourism Board

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 ...

Jul 8, 2026

Local Musicians Navigate Shifting Scene

Wilmington’s live music scene is a mix of national touring acts, cover bands and a community of local musicians performing originals and covers across genres, including rock, country, indie, folk, bluegrass, hip-hop and punk.&nbs ...

Jul 8, 2026

Creating Pathways To Eagles Island

Underneath the bridge on the way to Leland sprawls a vast assortment of wetlands and a handful of industrial sites known as Eagles Island.   It lies at the confluence of the Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers and comprises ove ...

Jul 8, 2026

Tackling Healthcare’s Root Issue

People often think of healthcare in terms of doctor’s office visits, prescriptions or paying medical bills.    But for members of Wilmington-based Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear (CCLCF), healthcare is much more. Social ...


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OPINION: Thalian Hall Invests In Education And More

Thalian Hall is developing plans to meet the needs of our community by adding venue and programmatic space, facilities for education and job...


Convenience Stores Expand Offerings

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


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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