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From the archives: Store exodus clears out downtown Wilmington
By the late 1970s, a trend began in downtown Wilmington for department stores to move to other shopping centers, including Hanover Center and the soon-to-open Independence Mall. While at least departing downtown stores like Sears, Belk-Beery and JCPenney were staying in Wilmington, another longtime retailer said it was mostly leaving the Port City for good. According to a story in the Oct. 18, 1978, Wilmington Morning Star, the F.W. Woolworth Company said it was closing its store on Front Street. Once a major five-and-dime business with locations across the country, Woolworth's said "the requirements of efficiency and economic operation make the closing necessary." Woolworth's had been on Front Street since the 1910s, mostly next to the post office. Some employees were able to move to the company's Woolco store at Long Leaf Mall. More: This 'Odd' building in downtown Wilmington was once a local landmark It became part of downtown's shift from major business district to more entertainment and tourism. A year before Woolworth's announcement, Wilmington’s Downtown Area Revitalization Effort, Inc. ( DARE ) was incorporated. Work on the Wilmington Riverwalk began in 1979, the same year Riverfest held its inaugural event. Historic preservation saved several buildings to repurpose. One
WilmingtonBiz
Amazon To Hire 1,500 Seasonal Workers At Local Facilities
Amazon plans to hire more than 1,500 seasonal workers in the Wilmington area this year. The positions, which include part-time and full-time roles, will be based at Amazon’s newly opened robotics fulfillment center and delivery station facilities. According to an announcement Tuesday, the local hires are part of a larger seasonal push that includes more than 300,000 seasonal hires nationwide, with 8,000 in North Carolina.
WECT
Power outage leaves hundreds in the dark in historic downtown Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Power went out across historic downtown Wilmington Friday night, leaving more than 900 Duke Energy customers in the dark at its peak. The larger outage was identified at 9:59 p.m. on Oct. 16. The estimated time of restoration is between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Oct. 17.
WWAY NewsChannel 3
Medical emergency forces international flight to land at Wilmington airport
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A passenger experiencing a possible medical emergency prompted an international flight to divert to Wilmington International Airport Friday morning. The flight was traveling from Toronto, Canada, to Bogotá, Colombia, when a passenger reportedly experienced a possible seizure. The Wilmington International Airport Director confirmed to...
WWAY NewsChannel 3
Corning reportedly behind $585 million Wilmington expansion proposal that could bring 414 jobs
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Corning Inc. is reportedly the company behind a proposed $585 million expansion in Wilmington that could create more than 400 jobs. According to the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, the optical fiber manufacturer has been identified as the company associated with an economic development proposal known as Project Pearl 2.
franchising.com
Three NC Brothers Bet on Wilmington’s Building Boom with New ProSource Showroom
October 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // WILMINGTON, N.C. – ProSource Wholesale has opened ProSource of Wilmington, a locally owned showroom serving builders, contractors, designers and other home improvement professionals throughout the greater Wilmington area. The new showroom, located at 4274 U.S. Highway 421 North, Suite 130, in Wilmington, is...
Star News
Publix announces new supermarket in the Wilmington area
More details have been confirmed about a new grocery store coming to Scotts Hill. Publix confirmed it has executed a lease on a new location off U.S. 17 and Scotts Hill Loop Road. It will be the second Publix in Pender County alongside a location in Surf City. The grocery store will be part of the Shoppes at Blake Farm , a commercial hub located across from the Blake Farm development . “We are excited to bring a new Publix Super Market to more customers in Wilmington,” said Publix Media Relations Manager Jared Glover. “We look forward to providing quality products, exceptional service, and a welcoming shopping experience to this vibrant community.” How big will the Publix be? The new Publix Supermarket will be 50,325 square feet, Glover said. The supermarket will employ approximately 140 associates. Plans also show that the store would include a pharmacy drive thru. Over 350 parking spaces would be built to accommodate the entire shopping center, which will include much more than just Publix. More: New details revealed for proposed Hampstead Walmart What else is coming? While Publix will anchor the Shoppes at Blake Farm, other commercial buildings are included in the project. Development plans
WECT
CFCC grows apprenticeship program to connect students with local jobs
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is adding new training paths to its apprenticeship program, giving students more ways to learn a trade while helping area businesses find skilled workers. The college is launching five new pre-apprenticeship tracks:. Automotive technician. Carpenter. Early childhood educator. Electrical assistant. Electric...
WWAY NewsChannel 3
Possible Russian diesel shipment to Wilmington raises concerns among Ukrainian Americans
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A possible shipment of Russian diesel fuel to the Port of Wilmington is raising concerns among members of the Ukrainian American community in southeastern North Carolina as the war in Ukraine continues and President Donald Trump announces an agreement with Russia involving diesel supplies. The...