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Feb 7, 2025

MrBeast Video Becomes First To Use Dark Horse's New Stages

Dark Horse Stages' newest soundstages didn’t stay empty for long after opening for business in November. Days after the two, 20,000-square-foot stages debuted, YouTube juggernaut MrBeast set up shop to film, Dark Horse CEO Kirk Englebright ...

Feb 7, 2025

$25M Gift To UNCW, Its Largest Ever, Will Support Medical Education

University of North Carolina Wilmington officials announced Friday the single largest donation in the school’s history – $25 million – which will be used to advance medical education. The donation comes from Yousry Sayed, a membe ...

Feb 7, 2025

Sweet N Savory Cafe Files For Bankruptcy Again, Closes Immediately

Wilmington’s Sweet n Savory Cafe has closed its doors, following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing this week. Owner Rob Shapiro confirmed the cafe’s closure in a text message to the Business Journal on Friday morning. Court records show th ...

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Feb 6, 2025

City Looks To Lease-up Downtown Building

The New Hanover Community Endowment is set to lease more space on the fourth floor of a downtown building at the corner of North Third and Chestnut streets. The Wilmington City Council unanimously authorized City Manager Tony Caudle to execute a l ...

Feb 6, 2025

Not For Sale Anymore: City Club, St. Thomas Preservation Hall

In downtown Wilmington, a private dining and social club, along with an event venue owned by the same people, is off the market. The owners have decided not to sell the City Club of Wilmington and the adjacent St. Thomas Preservation Hall, which t ...

Feb 5, 2025

City Leaders Approve Special Use Permit For Midtown Pickleball Facility

Plans for new indoor and outdoor pickleball courts and other proposed investments can move forward at Wilmington’s Holly Tree Racquet Club, following action by Wilmington leaders on Tuesday. The Wilmington City Council unanimously approved a ...

Feb 5, 2025

CFCC Participating In State Workforce 'Boost' Program

Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) announced Wednesday it is participating in a state initiative "to accelerate students' progress through college and into the workforce, aligning with the state's economic development goals." The ...

Feb 5, 2025

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]. Feb. 13 NEW, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington, hosts its next DEEEEEP DIVE e ...

Feb 4, 2025

Workforce Housing Panel: Some Steps Taken, But Problem Getting Worse

Residential projects in Wilmington and New Hanover County committed to the creation of at least 425 affordable housing units in the last year, according to data compiled by the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committe ...

Feb 3, 2025

Soda Pop District Eyes Growth

Wilmington’s Soda Pop District is set to grow in the coming years as local developers work to bring new businesses, uses and a new restaurant to the area. For Andy Hewitt, one of the Soda Pop District’s developers, his near-term focus ...


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ILM Biz Park On The Rise

For years, officials have eyed the land outside of the airport’s operations to attract businesses and economic development....


Recreation Plans Move Ahead

While the organizers of all the ventures hope to provide their communities with a variety of recreational opportunities, some projects are c...


Small Business Spotlight: Business Owner Goes Out On A Limb

This month's Small Business Spotlight focuses on Tree Nerds, a tree service that opened last year....

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