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Nov 12, 2026

Project Proposes More Than 280 Apartments, Townhomes Near UNCW

The first phase of a proposed apartment and townhome project could break ground on the former site of The Glen Apartments as early as the first quarter of next year. The development site, at 4851 University Drive, spans three parcels and near ...

Nov 12, 2026

NCInnovation Showcases Nearly $44M University Research Portfolio

NCInnovation (NCI) hosted its statewide portfolio showcase during an event in Wrightsville Beach on Wednesday night, highlighting 41 NCI-supported projects from 13 universities. NCI, a nonprofit supported by a $500 million state-funded e ...

Nov 11, 2026

Carolina Beach To Get Outside Help On Plans Near Boardwalk

Carolina Beach leaders will partner with the UNC School of Government as they begin planning for the future of several town-owned tracts near the Carolina Beach boardwalk. This fall, the town purchased nine parcels in the boardwalk area for $12 mi ...

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A Smarter Way to Stay Active: Porters Neck Village Introduces SMARTfit Technology

Posted Nov 1, 2026


What if exercise could challenge your brain just as much as your body? What if staying active could mean sharpening your focus, improving reaction time, and having a little fun along the way? 

At Porters Neck Village, that idea is becoming...read entire article

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CFCC Hires Troutman As Director Of Campus Safety And Security

Nov 11, 2026

Al's Burger Shack To Open Location In Center Point

Al’s Burger Shack plans to open its second Wilmington-area restaurant in Center Point, a mixed-use development near the intersection of Eastwood and Military Cutoff roads. The burger restaurant was founded in Chapel Hill in 2013 and has sinc ...

Nov 11, 2026

CFCC To Launch Manufacturing Associate Program In January

Cape Fear Community College is partnering with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), a nonprofit professional association, to launch a certified manufacturing associate program in January.  CFCC joins SME’s Manufacturing Imperat ...

Nov 11, 2026

Senior Living Industry Navigates Gap

In many ways, it’s the best of times for the senior living industry – a housing segment well represented in the greater Wilmington area.   “Wilmington is a growing market for senior living; there’s strong demand,” ...

Nov 11, 2026

Coastal Horizons Chief Finds New Purpose

Margaret Weller-Stargell is a pro. Over the phone on a recent balmy October morning, she spoke with the poise of a seasoned executive and the warmth of a natural counselor – her words measured, deliberate and carrying an easy curiosity. T ...

Nov 11, 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].  Nov. 11 Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entre ...

Nov 11, 2026

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Honors anyone working in healthcare who might not fit in other categories but whose performance is considered exemplary by patients, colleagues and other healthcare providers MILES DAVIDSON TITLE: Patient ambassador-food and nutrition O ...


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