Wilmington-based nonprofit Canines for Service recently announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Stephanie Kent and Gary Zullo. According to a news release, Kent has been an integral part of the Canines for Service community since 2019. The organization pairs veterans with trained service dogs. "Over the course of her volunteer ser ...

Kim Hufham, president and CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), recently announced one new appointment and one re-appointment to the TDA Board of Directors. The New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), doing business as Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, markets and develops the county and its communities ...

Premier Staffing Solutions recently announced that it has been recognized as a 2026 Best of North Carolina Regional Winner in the Employment Agencies category. "The recognition highlights the company's commitment to helping businesses find exceptional talent while connecting job seekers with meaningful career opportunities," according t ...

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, in partnership with the Coldwell Banker Advantage family of companies, was recently ranked as the No. 22 real estate brokerage in the nation for closed transaction sides and No. 30 for closed sales volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings, according to a news release. The firm also ranked as the No. 1 Coldwell Banker affiliate ...

Patriot Roofing & Exteriors was recognized with a 2026 Preservation Award from the Historic Wilmington Foundation for its work on the historic Latimer House enslaved quarters. Presented during the Historic Wilmington Foundation's annual Preservation Awards Ceremony in May at the Historic New Hanover County Courthouse, the award celebrates "exemplary preserv ...

At its annual meeting in June, Cape Fear Museum Associates Inc. honored four retiring board members and elected officers and four new board members, according to a news release. John Coble, Susan Hanna, Sara Izad and Girard Newkirk retired from the board after six years of active service. Officers for the coming year fiscal year 2026-2027 are Chip Raja, president; ...

Maus, Warwick, Matthews & Co. recently announced that Luke Tippett, property management director, has earned the certified property manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management. "The CPM designation is one of the most respected credentials in the property management industry and recognizes professionals who have demonstrated advanced knowled ...

Coastal Horizons Center has promoted Jenifer Burns to CFO of the organization. Burns (pictured below) has been with Coastal Horizons for 17 years, beginning her career with the organization as a financial assistant, according to a news release. "Over the years, she has advanced through the organization, bringing steady leadership, strong financial expertise and ...

Creature Theory, a strategic branding and design agency based in Wilmington, has earned national recognition at the 2026 GDUSA Sports Design Awards for its work developing the Valley Suns brand identity and logo system for the Phoenix Suns organization. According to a news release, the project received 2nd Place Overall in the Team or Event Brand Identity category, fini ...

The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA) recently announced a leadership transition for existing staff member Hope Taylor and the addition of Margaret Stanley to the team in a new position focused on membership engagement and retention, according to a news release. Taylor, who joined WCFHBA in December 2023 as cirector of business development, has tra ...