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May 7, 2024

Michael Jordan Returns To Wilmington To Celebrate Clinic

On Tuesday, Michael Jordan came to Wilmington to cut the ribbon on the first of two medical clinics he’s helped fund in his hometown. Novant Health announced in early 2021 that the Wilmington native and six-time NBA champion had donated $10 ...

May 7, 2024

Done Early: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge To Fully Reopen Wednesday

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is expected to fully open Wednesday at 7 p.m., N.C. Department of Transportation officials announced this morning. The bridge’s opening will come 16 days ahead of schedule, Chad Kimes, NCODT's Division 3 eng ...

May 6, 2024

Wilmington Leaders To Consider Skyline Center Lease, Debt Payment

Wilmington leaders will consider another lease in the city-owned Skyline Center this week. The city of Wilmington purchased the 12-story building at 929 N. Front St. last July for $68 million. The office building on the north end of downtown Wilmi ...

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Navigating the Road to Retirement: The Indispensable Benefits of a Well-Crafted Financial Plan

Posted Apr 30, 2024
As you approach the golden years of retirement, the significance of financial stability takes center stage in ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling life. A personalized financial plan tailored to your retirement needs and wants becomes not just a tool but a crucial compass guiding you through this pivotal phase of life. In this article, we'll delve into the specific advantages that crafting a ...read entire article
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May 6, 2024

Beverage Manufacturer To Occupy Former Tru Colors Facility In Wilmington

One of the largest private fermented beverage manufacturers in North America, FedUp Foods, on Monday announced an expansion into Wilmington using the facility formerly occupied by Tru Colors Brewing.   Sarah Mullins and Jeannine Buscher founde ...

May 3, 2024

Entrepreneur Brings Young Tech Startup From Triangle To Wilmington

Startups in Wilmington tend to have a love-hate relationship with the Triangle. Wilmington’s technology entrepreneur ecosystem benefits from its proximity to the Triangle, but its behemoth ecosystem dwarfs Wilmington's by comparison.  ...

May 3, 2024

The Husk, YoSake Sell In Downtown Wilmington

After 18 years, the owners of downtown Wilmington's The Husk and YoSake sold the restaurants on April 30 to local business group C&C BizVentures.   The three-story venue initially opened in the historic Roudabush building at 33 S ...

May 3, 2024

Meet The 2024 CEA Winners

Who would you invest $100,000 in?  That’s one of the pieces of advice we give our Coastal Entrepreneur Award judges each year when they’re faced with the task of making their picks. Who shows high-growth potential?  Who is ...

May 3, 2024

CEA Retail & Hospitality Winner: Expanding A Taco Brand

When two Surf City dudes, Cody Leutgens and Steve Christian, realized the community they loved had a shortage of good, casual restaurants, they decided to address the situation.  They came up with Shaka Taco, a small taco joint selling fresh, ...

May 3, 2024

CEA Biotech Winner: Pharma Firm In Growth Mode

Kimberly Lupo started Portrett Pharmaceuticals after working in the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) industry for several years.  She wanted to do something different with her company: Provide customer service beyond ...


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CEA Retail & Hospitality Winner: Marketing Mead To The Masses

As Southeastern North Carolina’s only commercial mead maker, Retro Meadery has given many local customers their first taste of mead – a ferm...


Surgeon Performs Newer Type Of Bariatric Surgery

Wilmington Health’s Jayme Stokes recently successfully performed the first SADI-S procedure in the region, according to the practice....


Passenger Rail Study Picks Eastern Route

It’s been more than 50 years since passenger rail linked Wilmington and Raleigh, but there’s a renewed push to bring back a passenger route...

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