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Wilmington Small Business Coalition: Building Momentum in 2026

Heather McWhorter - UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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What's Your Plan?

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Understanding the School Bond Referendum and What Your Vote Means

Chris Coudriet - New Hanover County Government

Jul 27, 2026

WMPO To Get Update On Bridge Replacement Proposal

Local transportation officials will hear an update this week on an unsolicited proposal for the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Delaware-based firm Delivering Bridges LLC submitted a proposal to replace the aging bridge to the N.C. D ...

Jul 24, 2026

New City Position Hasn't Changed WDI Role Downtown, Officials Say

A newly created city role focused on downtown won't change how the city of Wilmington will work with Wilmington Downtown Inc. (WDI), city officials say. The downtown services and special events director position, created during the city’ ...

Jul 24, 2026

Defendants Seek Dismissal Of Luxury Homebuilder's Lawsuit

Three of the defendants in a lawsuit filed by a Wilmington-based luxury homebuilder are seeking a motion to dismiss the case, according to court filings entered this week. In June, attorneys for Mark Batson, owner of Tongue & Groove, file ...

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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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Scherer Joins Board Of National University Attorneys' Group

Jul 24, 2026

Community Meeting Scheduled On Castle Hayne Property Rezoning

A Castle Hayne Road property owner is seeking a rezoning request that would allow PipeView Technologies, a sewer inspection and repair company, to establish an office and other facilities on the tract. Stella Terra LLC, the owner of 4621 and 4625 ...

Jul 23, 2026

Senator, Commerce Department At Odds Over Film Grant Statements

Sen. Michael Lee, R-New Hanover, responded in detail Thursday to an N.C. Department of Commerce statement regarding the state's film incentives. While the state budget contained changes to the N.C. Film and Entertainment Grant – includin ...

Jul 23, 2026

Wilmington Announces Business And Economic Development Chief

The city of Wilmington announced on Thursday the hiring of Louis Starks as its new business and economic development manager. According to a news release, the role focuses on strengthening Wilmington's business ecosystem, supporting entreprene ...

Jul 23, 2026

Live Oak Touts Growth In Loan Production, Deposits In Q2 Earnings Report

Live Oak Bancshares topped Wall Street expectations in the second quarter, fueled by strong loan production and deposit growth, the Wilmington-based lender announced Wednesday. Live Oak exceeded analysts' consensus revenue estimate by about $3 ...

Jul 22, 2026

City Weighs Funding For Film Workforce Group

The Film Partnership of North Carolina will have to wait to see whether it will receive funding from the city of Wilmington. Wilmington leaders discussed a $100,000 request from the nonprofit group that aims to develop the film industry workforce ...

Jul 21, 2026

Novant Health Opens Shallotte Infusion Clinic

Novant Health has opened a new infusion clinic in Brunswick County, according to a news release Tuesday. Novant Health Infusion Shallotte opened July 21 and will operate from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to s ...

Jul 21, 2026

Wilmington Dermatology Acquired By Florida-based Firm

Physician-owned Wilmington Dermatology Center has been acquired by DermCare Management, a Florida-based practice management firm.  According to a press release issued earlier this month, DermCare Management acquired Wilmington Dermatology and ...


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