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Oct 8, 2026

Wilmington Startup Develops New Approach To Divorce Resolution

A Wilmington-based startup is attempting to make divorce a little easier.  Founded by attorneys, Solagree is a divorce resolution platform that offers an alternative to traditional divorce processes, which often involve expensive court litiga ...

Oct 8, 2026

Residential Real Estate Firm To Build Office On Former Bank Site

A former PNC Bank building on Eastwood Road was demolished last week to make way for the Wilmington office of residential real estate firm Corcoran HM Properties. The Charlotte-headquartered company entered the Wilmington market in 2024 when it ac ...

Oct 7, 2026

As Comment Deadline Nears, DOT Says Not All Suggestions Feasible, Permitted

Now that Wilmington officials have adopted detailed comments on the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, they'll be part of what the N.C. Department of Transportation takes into consideration, but that doesn't necessarily mean they w ...

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Retirement planning advice can start to sound familiar: save early, spend wisely, diversify, and know your number. Those fundamentals matter, but they are not the whole story. Retirement is as much a mental and behavioral transition as it is a financial one, which is why the basics are worth revisiting, and why some of the less obvious planning steps deserve more attention.

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Oct 7, 2026

OPINION: It’s Time To Stop Looking Backward And Move Forward On Cape Fear Bridge Replacement

A cheaper, less disruptive Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement would be welcome news. Residents deserve to know that every reasonable way to reduce the project’s cost and impact was explored. They also deserve apples-to-apples comparisons and ...

Oct 7, 2026

Celito Acquires Wilmington IT Firms CloudWyze, ACS

Celito Technologies, a Raleigh-based IT services firm and internet provider, has acquired two Wilmington IT firms, CloudWyze and Atlantic Computer Services (ACS).  While the firm completed its acquisition of CloudWyze and its managed service ...

Oct 7, 2026

Restaurants Keep Cooking In Tough Times

When Alicia Mitchell, owner of The Kitchen Sink on North Fourth Street in the Brooklyn Arts District, first opened her eatery in 2021, the restaurant was overwhelmed with customers. “I was very hopeful that would always continue,” Mitc ...

Oct 7, 2026

Small Business Spotlight: Halloween Mini-golf Owners Aim To Scare Up Year-round Fun

HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR YOUR BUSINESS? KEN DENNISON: “We combined a lifelong passion for Halloween, its excitement and the friendship surrounding it with our great memories of family outings to mini-golf courses.” HOW ...

Oct 7, 2026

Election 2026 Q&A: N.C. Senate Candidates Share Their Views

This year’s New Hanover County and state races involve multiple candidates campaigning on topics ranging from infrastructure to film incentives. Five candidates are vying for two seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, while ...

Oct 7, 2026

Machine Firm Molds Plan For Growth

At Wilmington Machinery, workers build the machines that turn melted plastic into an array of everyday items, from coffee canisters and bottles that hold drinkable yogurt to pallets and bins. The company, 4628 Northchase Parkway NE, specializes in ...

Oct 7, 2026

County Buildings Rise In Burgaw

New buildings have opened or will soon open in Burgaw this year to support the growing county, including a new law enforcement center and the new Pender County Health and Human Services building at 298 Progress Drive. As of Sept. 17, officials exp ...


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Restaurants Keep Cooking In Tough Times

Mitchell is facing many of the same struggles as other restaurants. Despite the challenges, Mitchell said she won’t compromise on food quali...


Shoulder Season Lifts Tourism Industry

Industry professionals say people seem much more willing these days to travel to the Wilmington area outside of the traditional summer vacat...


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