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Wilmington Startup SideKix Prepares For National Launch

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Jul 10, 2026

'Unique' Brunswick County Property On The Market For $9.75M

A 350-acre property in Brunswick County is on the market for nearly $9.75 million. The property, called Cutter Ridge Plantation, is a turnkey property equipped for outdoor recreation, said Cailein Campbell, the property’s listing agent and a ...

Jul 9, 2026

Wilmington Startup SideKix Prepares For National Launch

Founded by James Martucci in 2023, SideKix is a Wilmington-based startup created, in Martucci’s words, to “redesign broken systems.” The entrepreneurial development platform, which has been self-funded since its launch, is prepar ...

Jul 9, 2026

Endowment Promotes Education Director To Lead Programs, Grants

The New Hanover Community Endowment has named David Stegall as its new vice president of programs and grants.  According to a news release, Stegall, who previously served as the endowment’s director of education and community developmen ...

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NC District Export Council Partners with UNCW’s Cameron School of Business

Posted Jun 10, 2026

This article is contributed by Dr. Karen Lynden, Lecturer of International Business and Management within the Cameron School of Business, UNCW. 

Building North Carolina’s District Export Picture: A Data‑Driven Partnership Linking UNCW Students with the NC District Export Council 

International trade is a major engine of Nor...read entire article

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Mullins Appointed, Ullring Reappointed To Tourism Board

Jul 8, 2026

The Reel Cafe Owners Buy Downtown Buildings For $3.5M

The owners of The Reel Cafe have purchased the building that has housed the longtime downtown restaurant and bar in a $3.5 million transaction. The sale, which closed Tuesday, included The Reel Cafe building at 100 S. Front St. and an adjacent bui ...

Jul 8, 2026

Developer Proposes Major Workforce Housing Project With New Approach

New Hanover County leaders will consider investing $2 million in a pilot project from Cape Fear Development (CFD) that aims to take a new approach in meeting the region's growing demand for workforce housing. On Monday, the New Hanover County ...

Jul 8, 2026

7 Brew Plans For Second Wilmington Location On Market Street

Wilmington’s second 7 Brew coffee stand is in the works along a developing stretch of Market Street. Franchisee Delight Restaurant Group submitted plans to the city of Wilmington last week for a proposed 534-square-foot coffee stand with two ...

Jul 8, 2026

Local Musicians Navigate Shifting Scene

Wilmington’s live music scene is a mix of national touring acts, cover bands and a community of local musicians performing originals and covers across genres, including rock, country, indie, folk, bluegrass, hip-hop and punk.&nbs ...

Jul 8, 2026

Creating Pathways To Eagles Island

Underneath the bridge on the way to Leland sprawls a vast assortment of wetlands and a handful of industrial sites known as Eagles Island.   It lies at the confluence of the Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers and comprises ove ...

Jul 8, 2026

Tackling Healthcare’s Root Issue

People often think of healthcare in terms of doctor’s office visits, prescriptions or paying medical bills.    But for members of Wilmington-based Community Care of the Lower Cape Fear (CCLCF), healthcare is much more. Social ...

Jul 8, 2026

Wilmington's Writers Converge

Carrie Assata moved to Wilmington from New York City to be near her mom, and, inevitably, fell in love.   As a poet and activist, Assata felt called to the city – specifically to its history and ancestral lineage. She est ...


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The Busy Bloom is a flower shop with a spin – a creative experience shop located in Wilmington’s Cargo District, one of the owners said....

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