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Aug 7, 2026

Victaulic Looks To Expand Brunswick County Facility

Victaulic plans to expand its Brunswick County facility with an addition that would more than triple the building's current footprint. The Pennsylvania-based company, which makes mechanical pipe joining, flow control and fire protection produc ...

Aug 7, 2026

In Downtown Wilmington, Seabird Chef To Open Sister Restaurant Next Door

Chef Dean Neff, an award-winning Wilmington chef who owns Seabird and Zora's Market & Kitchen with his wife, Lydia Clopton, plans to open a sister restaurant and bar next year, according to an announcement Friday. The new restaur ...

Aug 6, 2026

Port Takes Part In Chilean Grape Pilot Program, Adds Treatment Capability

The Port of Wilmington added new fumigation capabilities to support a pilot program earlier this year aimed at reducing bottlenecks in the transport and treatment of grapes grown in Chile. Led by global integrated logistics firm Maersk, the pilot ...

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The Ripple Effect of the Ocean Innovation Conference

Posted Aug 1, 2026

This article was contributed by Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Program Manager, and Vivian Yuditsky, Executive Assistant of Veterans Memorial Reef. 

In 2023, Founder and CEO of Wilmington-based Veteran's Memorial Reef&n...read entire article

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CFCC Awarded $250K Grant For Electrical Technology Program

Aug 6, 2026

Vontier Corp. Acquires Wilmington Software Firm

Raleigh-headquartered Vontier Corp., an industrial technology company, has acquired Wilmington-based EKOS.  The acquisition of EKOS, a cloud-based fleet, fuel and electric vehicle (EV) management software firm, will expand Vontier's fleet ...

Aug 5, 2026

Pender Board Recommends Denial Of Rezoning For 1,000-home Project

Pender County planning officials are recommending that county leaders deny a rezoning for a proposed project that could bring more than 1,000 single-family homes to 630 acres near Rocky Point. In a 3-1 vote on Tuesday, the Pender County Planning B ...

Aug 5, 2026

Local Tech Workforce Initiative Evolves

The Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is shifting its approach to a regional tech workforce initiative.  Initially formed by the Cape Fear Collective using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, the Tech Talent Collaborative launched i ...

Aug 5, 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].  Aug. 5 Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrep ...

Aug 4, 2026

Wellness Destination Slated For Former Lowe's Foods Site

A former Lowe’s Foods grocery store is set to become a wellness destination that will include a medspa, fitness training center, cafe and coworking space. Called Wave Wellness, the proposed facility will offer a range of wellness services, i ...

Aug 4, 2026

Novant Health Acquires Wilmington Surgical Associates

Novant Health has acquired Wilmington Surgical Associates.  According to a press release, the surgery provider will now operate as Wilmington Surgical Associates, a Novant Health affiliate.  “We have proudly cared for patients a ...

Aug 4, 2026

State Panel OKs Financing Plan For Solomon Towers Project

The Local Government Commission on Tuesday approved a Wilmington Housing Authority request related to downtown housing complex Solomon Towers. Built in 1972, Solomon Towers is a 150-unit, 11-story low-income housing structure at 15 Castle St. that ...


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Small Business Spotlight: Business Blooms Beyond Bouquets

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....


Creating Pathways To Eagles Island

“People drive across the bridge, and they see it, but they have no idea what’s there,” said Larry Sackett, president and chair of the board...


Local Artists Seek Stronger Support, Space, Coordination To Thrive

Some artists say that while the area's art scene is vibrant, they could use more community support....

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