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For Northchase Library, County Sets Opening Date

The new Northchase Library at 4400 Northchase Parkway West in Wilmington is expected to officially open to the public next week, according to a New Hanover County news release. "The 19,941-square-foot branch is t ...

Jul 1, 2026

Longtime Downtown Market Reopens In New Front Street Spot

The Gourmet Market, a longtime market and convenience store in downtown Wilmington, reopened this week in a larger storefront on North Front Street. For two decades, the business operated at 27 N. Front St. before moving out of the space in early ...

Jul 1, 2026

Wilmington-based NextBoat Partners With MarineMax

NextBoat Inc. (NYSE American: NXB), a pre-owned boat company headquartered in Wilmington, announced Wednesday a strategic partnership with MarineMax Inc. (NYSE: HZO), one of the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailers. "Un ...

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Summer Maintenance and Safety Tips for HOAs in NC and SC 

Posted Jul 1, 2026

Summer in North and South Carolina brings longer days, rising temperatures (and humidity), and increased activity across community associations. From busy common areas to holiday celebrations like the Fourth of July, this season creates both opportunities and challenges for HOAs (homeowner's associations). 

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Homebuilders Association Expands Leadership Team

Jun 30, 2026

Custom Car Builder Expands With New Building

Signature Autosports came close to doubling its Wilmington footprint earlier this year when it moved into a nearly 30,000-square-foot building on South 13th Street. The business had outgrown its former 16,000-square-foot Castle Hayne space when ow ...

Jun 30, 2026

Endowment Announces $12M In Community Safety, Social Care Hub Grants

The New Hanover Community Endowment on Tuesday announced more than $12 million in grants for nonprofits across New Hanover County, with a focus on community safety and well-being. The grants include 11 community safety grants and funding for organ ...

Jun 30, 2026

Tech Wilmington: Upcoming Events Calendar

Here is a look at upcoming events of interest to the region’s tech and startup industry. To share an event, email [email protected].  July 1 Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrep ...

Jun 29, 2026

Beverage Distributor Plans To Grow Footprint In Pender Commerce Park

Coastal Beverage Company plans to expand its Pender Commerce Park facility, with more than 100,000 square feet of new warehouse space. The proposed 104,000-square-foot expansion is scheduled to go before Pender County’s Technical Review Comm ...

Jun 29, 2026

Duke Energy To End Offshore Wind Lease Off Brunswick Coast

Duke Energy will end its offshore wind lease off the coast of Brunswick County after reaching a settlement agreement with the federal government, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Monday. As part of the agreement, the Charlotte-head ...

Jun 29, 2026

45Drives Brings Creator Summit To Wilmington Amid Planned Expansion

Nova Scotia-based data storage server company 45Drives is bringing its fourth annual Creator Summit to Wilmington in October, another signal that the company – and its parent – are putting down roots in the Port City.  A subsidiar ...

Jun 26, 2026

Refinery Project Eyeing Brunswick County Could Bring $500M Investment, 300 Jobs

A proposed polymetallic nodule refinery that’s eyeing Brunswick County as a potential location could bring up to $500 million in investment and around 300 jobs to the area, according to Andrew Tong, CEO of Cobalt Blue Holdings LLC, one of the c ...


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