Al Sharp is Project Director for FOCUS, a community-based planning consortium. FOCUS empowers local planning groups, businesses, and civic organizations through data gathering and public input, helping them to zero in on new oppor
Our region is like a puzzle. We need to connect many different pieces to ultimately realize the bigger, better picture for the future. Have you ever tried to put together a 1,000-piece big box puzz ...
Good things are happening all around our region. It’s true. Some initiatives are more familiar than others, but in addition to the City of Wilmington’s comprehensive plan and New Hanover C ...
In previous Insights, I’ve talked about the importance of regional planning as a critical element for the next 25 years. To ground this policy orientation, FOCUS has been actively seeking public ...
Remember the Magic 8-Ball toy? Ask it a question, give it a shake, and wait for the reply to appear from the murky depths. It seems like we’ve all been asking the Magic 8-Ball a common question ...
Our Cape Fear Region is in an enviable position. We’re not only experiencing a steady recovery from the 2008 recession, but according to recent trends and predictions, we should anticipate yet a ...
Coastal Land Trust Strikes Deal To Preserve More Than 3,200 Acres Of Sledge Forest
Cierra Noffke
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Jun 25, 2026
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Refinery Project Eyeing Brunswick County Could Bring $500M Investment, 300 Jobs
Emma Dill
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Jun 26, 2026
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Tech Wilmington: Upcoming Events Calendar
Staff Reports
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Jun 24, 2026
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As Local Firms Exit State Incentive Deals, 2 Remain Active
Emma Dill
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Jun 25, 2026
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Brunswick Realtors: Home Sales Hit New High In May
Staff Reports
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Jun 26, 2026
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Officials said that the N.C. Fourth of July Festival is an annual fundraising miracle that can’t be taken for granted because there’s no fin...
Just as calls from the massive container ships dropped off, port officials began drafting a new strategic plan to guide N.C. Ports....
Need a Fence Company is a residential fencing company that provides Wilmington and the surrounding areas with fence materials, installation...
The 2026 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
