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Jul 3, 2026

Architecture, Engineering Firm Aims To Expand Wilmington Staff With New Office

BL Companies, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, environmental and land surveying firm, has officially opened its new Wilmington office, according to a news release. The new location, which is about eight miles east of ...

Jul 2, 2026

Army Corps Issues Final Report On Wilmington Harbor Deepening

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Thursday the publication of its final reports on the proposed deepening of Wilmington’s harbor.  The proposed project led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the N.C. State Por ...

Jul 2, 2026

$450M Chemours PFAS Deal Faces Criticism In NC

While a recent agreement with the Chemours Company marks what officials call the first comprehensive federal settlement against a manufacturer over PFAS pollution claims, its terms left many state and local stakeholders disappointed.  Last we ...

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North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Award Winners and Welcomes New Board Members at Annual Dinner

Posted Jul 1, 2026

BELVILLE, N.C. — The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) honored its annual award winners and welcomed new board members during its Annual Dinner on June 23 at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. 

“This evening was about celebrating the people and organizations that make northern Brunswick County such a vibrant place to live and do business," said Thom Kelly,...read entire article

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Homebuilders Association Expands Leadership Team

Jul 2, 2026

For Northchase Library, County Sets Opening Date

The new Northchase Library at 4400 Northchase Parkway West in Wilmington is expected to officially open to the public next week, according to a New Hanover County news release. "The 19,941-square-foot branch is t ...

Jul 1, 2026

Longtime Downtown Market Reopens In New Front Street Spot

The Gourmet Market, a longtime market and convenience store in downtown Wilmington, reopened this week in a larger storefront on North Front Street. For two decades, the business operated at 27 N. Front St. before moving out of the space in early ...

Jul 1, 2026

Wilmington-based NextBoat Partners With MarineMax

NextBoat Inc. (NYSE American: NXB), a pre-owned boat company headquartered in Wilmington, announced Wednesday a strategic partnership with MarineMax Inc. (NYSE: HZO), one of the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailers. "Un ...

Jun 30, 2026

Custom Car Builder Expands With New Building

Signature Autosports came close to doubling its Wilmington footprint earlier this year when it moved into a nearly 30,000-square-foot building on South 13th Street. The business had outgrown its former 16,000-square-foot Castle Hayne space when ow ...

Jun 30, 2026

Endowment Announces $12M In Community Safety, Social Care Hub Grants

The New Hanover Community Endowment on Tuesday announced more than $12 million in grants for nonprofits across New Hanover County, with a focus on community safety and well-being. The grants include 11 community safety grants and funding for organ ...

Jun 30, 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].  July 1 Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrep ...

Jun 29, 2026

Beverage Distributor Plans To Grow Footprint In Pender Commerce Park

Coastal Beverage Company plans to expand its Pender Commerce Park facility, with more than 100,000 square feet of new warehouse space. The proposed 104,000-square-foot expansion is scheduled to go before Pender County’s Technical Review Comm ...


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