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Jul 29, 2026

Wilmington-area Growth Fuels Push To Expand Castle Hayne Quarry

Martin Marietta Materials Inc., a Raleigh-based supplier of building materials, is seeking to expand its operations in the Wilmington area, beginning with an expansion of its existing limestone quarry in Castle Hayne. Founded in 1939, the firm ope ...

Jul 29, 2026

Charlotte Accounting Firm Expands To Wilmington

A Charlotte-area independent public accounting firm is opening a Wilmington office in September. According to a news release, the new office of Fisher, P.A. will occupy the firm’s new 10,000-square-foot professional flex office bui ...

Jul 29, 2026

Plans Filed For Wilmington's First Culver's

Planning is underway for Wilmington's first Culver’s restaurant. The first local restaurant for the Wisconsin-based chain, which is known for its frozen custard, Butterburgers and cheese curds, is planned on a 1.5-acre site near the corn ...

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Wilkins Of Becker Morgan Earns Professional Engineer License

Jul 28, 2026

Townhome Project To Break Ground On Long-vacant Covil Avenue Site

Construction is slated to begin this fall on a townhome community planned for a Covil Avenue property that’s been vacant for more than a decade. The project, which includes 65 three-bedroom townhomes, is planned for a 5.4-acre site at 202, 3 ...

Jul 28, 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 29 Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entre ...

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 ...

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 ...


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