In a place where jail cell doors used to clank shut, space for more nonprofit organizations is taking shape in downtown Wilmington, aided by a $1.8 million construction loan. The Jo Ann Carter Harrelson Center Inc. has received a loan from South State Bank to complete renovations to the former law enforcement center and jail tower, helping it to go from 30,000 to 60,000 ...

From tee to fairway to green, the 18th hole at Pebble Beach presents golfers monumental challenges at every turn. No part of the course is easy; there are no “gimmees.”  That’s been the story for the Wilmington chapter of First Tee as it tries to play through the pandemic. Just like the famous final hole at Pebble Beach, COVID-19 has presented obs ...

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina recently purchased 1000 Greenfield St. to expand its services, according to an announcement Wednesday. The nonprofit organization plans to build a new facility on the 5-acre tract, which formerly included a grocery store. The purchase is seen as the first step toward developing the Food Bank at Wilmington&rsq ...

The shift from in-person to virtual fundraising events for several area nonprofit organizations is bringing in much-needed cash in light of the increasing demand for services during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least one area nonprofit not only met but exceeded its fundraising goal in a virtual event this summer. StepUp Wilmington’s Stand With Us event in June sur ...

The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina was awarded $10,000 from the Corning Incorporated Foundation to help support parents working in essential jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release Thursday. The funds are being used to provide child care for children of healthcare workers, first responders and others who are needed to maintain essential ...

Officials with the United Way of the Cape Fear Area announced Friday their selection for the organization's CEO. Tommy Taylor, who was serving as interim CEO, has been named to the post, effective Thursday.  “I am thankful to be able to see the good side of the world that many people do not get a chance to experience and to be able to be part of the so ...

An historic moment takes place Thursday in downtown Wilmington. The Historic Wilmington Foundation (HWF), which began in 1966, is moving to its new office at 211 Orange St., according to an announcement. "After nine years as tenants of the former caretaker’s cottage in the National Cemetery at 2011 Market Street, HWF has purchased for its headquarters ...

Velva Jenkins is the new YWCA Lower Cape Fear CEO, the organization’s board of directors announced Friday. Jenkins has served as the YWCA’s interim CEO since July, a role she took after the YWCA’s previous CEO, Charrise Hart, left her position for a job opportunity in Greensboro. "I am delighted and honored the board of directors has asked me t ...

Tommy Taylor is the interim CEO of the United Way of the Cape Fear Area after the recent retirement of Craig Heim. Heim took the helm in July 2017 after previous CEO Chris Nelson retired. Shortly before Heim took over, Nelson told the local nonprofit organization’s board “that the United Way must change to be what’s needed to be a successful leader in ...

On any given day, women can be seen running the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington Thrift Shop.   A former nurse works at the cash register, a former businesswoman is interacting with customers and a previous elementary school teacher is stocking products and sorting clothes in the back.   The 150 women who operate the local chapter of the Assistance Lea ...