The N.C. Downtown Development Association (NCDDA) recognized Christina Haley, president and CEO of Wilmington Downtown Inc., as an emerging leader. The honor came as part of the inaugural Downtown Excellence Awards, "recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in downtowns across North Carolina," according to a news release. "The awards prog ...

Cameron Art Museum recently announced that Charles Boney has been named chair of the CAM Board of Trustees, effective July 1.  CAM also welcomed Caroline Cameron, Janice Deskus, Kimberly Harrelson, Patricia “Patti” Jenkins, Amanda Miars, Charles “Chuck” Rogalski and Daniel Wilkinson to the board for three-year terms. A ...

At the New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting July 9, ILM welcomed new authority member Brian Eckel. Additionally, the authority congratulated Faison Gibson on her reappointment to a second term, according to a news release. The authority also elected its officers for the coming fiscal year: Jason Thompson as chair, Faison Gibson as vice chair and Wan ...

Author, journalist and philanthropist Paul Wilkes was awarded the Service Above Self Award, the Rotary Club of Wilmington East's highest honor, on June 29, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to serving others through humanitarian service, philanthropy and his writing, according to a news release. "The Service Above Self Award recognizes individuals who e ...

Wilmington-based nonprofit Canines for Service recently announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Stephanie Kent and Gary Zullo. According to a news release, Kent has been an integral part of the Canines for Service community since 2019. The organization pairs veterans with trained service dogs. "Over the course of her volunteer ser ...

Kim Hufham, president and CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), recently announced one new appointment and one re-appointment to the TDA Board of Directors. The New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), doing business as Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, markets and develops the county and its communities ...

Premier Staffing Solutions recently announced that it has been recognized as a 2026 Best of North Carolina Regional Winner in the Employment Agencies category. "The recognition highlights the company's commitment to helping businesses find exceptional talent while connecting job seekers with meaningful career opportunities," according t ...

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, in partnership with the Coldwell Banker Advantage family of companies, was recently ranked as the No. 22 real estate brokerage in the nation for closed transaction sides and No. 30 for closed sales volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings, according to a news release. The firm also ranked as the No. 1 Coldwell Banker affiliate ...

Patriot Roofing & Exteriors was recognized with a 2026 Preservation Award from the Historic Wilmington Foundation for its work on the historic Latimer House enslaved quarters. Presented during the Historic Wilmington Foundation's annual Preservation Awards Ceremony in May at the Historic New Hanover County Courthouse, the award celebrates "exemplary preserv ...

At its annual meeting in June, Cape Fear Museum Associates Inc. honored four retiring board members and elected officers and four new board members, according to a news release. John Coble, Susan Hanna, Sara Izad and Girard Newkirk retired from the board after six years of active service. Officers for the coming year fiscal year 2026-2027 are Chip Raja, president; ...