Cranfill Sumner LLP today announced that Nicole Ohannesian has joined the firm's Wilmington office as an associate attorney. She focuses her practice on civil litigation matters including construction and insurance defense, according to a news release. Ohannesian previously worked at a plaintiffs’ firm in Wilmington, the release stated. She earned her la ...

The Cape Fear Community College Learning Lab earned Learning Center Certification from the International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA) for 2026–2028. "CFCC is the only college in North Carolina to hold this certification," according to a news release. "This national certification verifies that the CFCC Learning Lab meets rigorous profe ...

Vantaca, an AI-first technology company for community association management, has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology List, according to a news release. Vantaca ranked No. 40 in the small and medium company category, earning a spot among the nation's top technology employers based entirely on confidential employee feedback, the release state ...

Gloria Monroe, N.C. Small Business & Technology Development Center regional center director at UNCW, has been named North Carolina’s 2026 State Star. Monroe was recognized at America’s SBDC 47th Annual Training Event in Atlanta in September, according to a news release. The annual State Star Award recognizes one individual from each SBDC network for o ...

Eagle Guard Core Cell Co. (EGCCC), a Wilmington-based captive insurance company focused on making alternative risk financing more accessible to businesses, recently announced the appointment of R. Scott Satterfield to its board of directors. According to a news release, Satterfield brings more than 30 years of experience in economic development, business recru ...

SCORE Cape Fear has announced Lionel Derriey as its new chapter chair whose term began Oct. 1. Derriey will coordinate community outreach, recruiting, and oversee small business mentoring services and workshop programs, according to a news release. He replaces Keith Kaplan who successfully oversaw the mentoring services for SCORE Cape Fear for the last two years, the re ...

Erin McNally, marketing, air service development and PR manager for Wilmington International Airport (ILM), has been awarded the distinction of accredited airport executive (AAE) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). According to a news release, to qualify for the distinction, McNally had to successfully complete three phases of the accreditation pro ...

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) NC Cape Fear Region Chapter recently announced Al Sidbury as its 2026 Outstanding Philanthropist and Todd Godbey as its 2026 Outstanding Fundraiser. According to a news release, the honorees will be recognized at the chapter’s annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration on Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Daniel ...

101 Mobility, a provider of home accessibility and mobility solutions based in Wilmington, has been named one of the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking No. 296, according to a news release. This marks the second consecutive year the brand has earned a spot on the list, the release stated. "The Franchise Times Top 400 is an annual ranking of the largest U.S. b ...

Cape Fear Community College’s Tim Fuss has received the 2026 Partnership Award from the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division "for his outstanding contributions to criminal justice education and training statewide," a news release stated. Fuss serves as CFCC’s Senior Program Director of Public Safety, Law Enforcem ...