Lauren Edwards has been promoted to the city of Wilmington's corporate affairs director. Edwards succeeds Jerod Patterson, whose last day with the city was May 12. Edwards previously served as the city’s communications manager, where she oversaw public information, marketing and communications, according to a news release. “Lauren has earned the confi ...
Architecture firm LS3P recently recognized five Wilmington team members for exemplary contributions, according to a news release. Senior Interior Designer Emily Patterson and Architect Matthew Kauzlaric were recognized as associate principals. Since joining the firm in 2016, Patterson has experience in a diverse portfolio spanning various sectors, including civic, wo ...
New Hanover County Commissioner Dane Scalise and Wilmington City Councilman Luke Waddell have been appointed to serve four-year terms on the University of North Carolina Wilmington Board of Trustees. The appointments came during the May 15 meeting of the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors, according to a news releases. UNCW's 13-member board i ...
The Harrelson Center, a campus of nonprofits in Wilmington, has hired Nikki McLaurin as a full-time housing navigation manager, according to a news release. The position provides a point of contact for low-income individuals and families facing housing challenges, the release stated. "McLaurin, working one-on-one with clients, will provide case management s ...
MarineMax appointed Dale Hardison as general manager of MarineMax Wrightsville Beach. He succeeds Carrington "Cary" Smart, who has taken on a new role at MarineMax's Pompano Yacht Center. According to a news release, Hardison "brings a wealth of leadership experience and a people-first approach to the role, following a successful tenure at MarineMa ...
Maya Pillai has joined The Humphries Law Firm as an attorney at law. Prior to joining The Humphries Law Firm, Pillai served as a judicial law clerk to Justice Phil Berger Jr. of the N.C. Supreme Court. Pillai graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law and served as the director of external affairs for The Federalist Society Law Stude ...
Wilmington-based homebuilder Kent Homes has received the 2025 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality, according to a news release. It's the 14th year in a row Kent Homes has earned the award "for demonstrating exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry," the release stated. Since 2005, GuildQuality, an Atlanta-based third-par ...
Two Wilmington-based businesses were honored by the Better Business Bureau serving the eastern Carolinas at the 2025 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The awards ceremony was held April 30 at the Marbles IMAX in Raleigh. The awards "celebrate companies that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to ethical business practices, transparency, and community engagement," ...
Cape Fear Realtors recently announced that Seth Davis has been hired as the organization's government affairs director. Davis will lead the association’s advocacy efforts to promote policies that protect property rights, support housing affordability, and encourage sustainable community development across southeastern North Carolina, according to a news releas ...
The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) has been awarded full accreditation by Cognia, a nonprofit organization recognized globally for its commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence, according to a news release. Based in Wilmington, NCOAE launched its first courses in Pisgah National Forest in 2009. The organization c ...
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