Iain Fergusson’s future wasn’t clear as the teenager stood atop his family’s rambling farmhouse, but he knew that he loved being up there. “I grew up in the southwest corner of Scotland on the farm that had been in my family for generations. It was a big, falling down house that leaked every time it rained.” He was 16 before ...
Port City Chop House has welcomed guests to Wilmington’s eastern edge for more than 20 years. The restaurant world can be a trendy, Johnny-come-lately space where the ill-prepared and overly-eager often find themselves shuttering shortly after grandly opening. There’s always a new kid on the block looking to knock off a reigning champion. But ...
A Wilmington-based company is crashing further into the sleep industry with a line of products to help people get shut eye. Marpac LLC, a company that makes and sells sleep products, has been manufacturing white noise machines since the 1960s and continues those same operations – with modern designs – at its headquarters on Capital Drive in Wilmington, ...
Living the dream isn’t easy. When Capt. Dave Tilley makes his way to the Wild Rover III in the Carolina Beach Marina, he’s not sure what his day at work will bring. Never the same job twice, it could mean spending time rebuilding a fighting chair or engine. Ideally, it’d be running six to 18 passengers on up to three separate outdoor fishing excursions up ...
As Wilmington marks its 278th year of formal incorporation, many local businesses and organization also marked anniversary milestones this year. Among them are Old Baldy Lighthouse (200 years); New Hanover/ Pender Medical Society, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and StarNews (at 150 years each); Community Boys and Girls Club (80 years); N.C. Azalea Festival and Uni ...
New Hotel Proposed Along Market Street In Ogden
Emma Dill
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Mar 15, 2024
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Businesses Reopen A Week After Grace Street Facade Collapse
Emma Dill
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Mar 15, 2024
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Tech Upskilling Cohort To Host First Wilmington Class
Audrey Elsberry
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Mar 15, 2024
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As John Willse and Beth Guertin, owners of Wilmington Wine bottle shop and now the recently opened Creative Tastings restaurant on Castle St...
The N.C. Blueberry Festival, founded in 2003, is one of several events in Pender County that have drawn more attention over the years....
Polyhose manufactures and fabricates hose protection, paint hose assemblies and rubber hydraulic assemblies from its Pender County facility....
The 2024 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.