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Dark Horse Stages put up for sale in Wilmington
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Wawa construction underway in Swansboro
SWANSBORO, N.C. — Construction is moving along on a new Wawa in the Swansboro area. News 12 recently captured footage of crews working at the site near the intersection of N.C. 24 and Hammock Beach Road. Wawa previously announced the location as part of its expansion in Onslow County....
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NC Ports targets refrigerated cargo in 5-year growth plan
Refrigerated cargo is a growing opportunity for North Carolina ports, and cold-chain cargo has already brought new commodities through the Port of Wilmington, according to Brian Clark, executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority (NC Ports), who recently spoke at the 2026 North Carolina World Trade Association Summit in Charlotte. NC Ports oversees sea ports in Wilmington and Morehead City, as well as an inland port in Charlotte.
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Holly Ridge to pay about $34,000 a month for former snack plant, no tax hike planned
What is the loan structure for Holly Ridge's property purchase?. What rezoning is required for the former snack plant property?. Why is Holly Ridge not proposing a tax hike for the purchase?. HOLLY RIDGE, Onslow County — The Holly Ridge Town Council approved financing Tuesday night to buy the former...
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Notice letter: PFAS pollution from Chemours facility violates consent order
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two environmental groups have sent a warning letter to Chemours, alleging the company is violating a 2019 consent order meant to prevent further PFAS impacts to the Cape Fear region. Cape Fear River Watch and the Southern Environmental Law Center sent the letter Wednesday. It alleges...
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Little River bar fights to stay open amid rising costs
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - A Little River bar and restaurant is fighting to stay open after 12 years in business. Rising food costs, inflation, and a liquor liability insurance bill are adding pressure on the business. Star Tavern owner Ron Johnson said he’s hoping the business can make it...
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Jacksonville looking to annex county land for commercial development
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Jacksonville could soon expand its city limits to allow for new businesses along Richlands Highway. The city council will vote on the annexation at tomorrow night’s meeting. Land sitting off Richlands Highway across from Yopp Road is empty, and the city is trying to annex...
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Local entrepreneur wins $30,000 in Startup Showdown with self-cleaning pooper scooper
Why does the Startup Showdown help entrepreneurs access capital?. Local entrepreneur wins $30,000 in Startup Showdown with self-cleaning pooper scooper. Local veteran entrepreneur Dan Spangler has won $30,000 to support his self-cleaning pooper scooper invention, the “Rinse-A-Poo.”. Spangler competed in the North Carolina Small Business Center Network’s Startup Showdown,...
Lodging
Cushman & Wakefield Announces Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Wilmington, North Carolina
WILMINGTON, North Carolina—Cushman & Wakefield announced that the firm has represented the seller in the disposition of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West – Medical Park, a 109-room hotel in Wilmington, North Carolina. The property sold for $12.95 million. Rick Redmond and Christopher Passeggiata of Cushman...
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Curtin Maritime Awarded $11.5 Million Wilmington Harbor Dredging Contract
Curtin Maritime Corp., Long Beach, California was awarded an $11,471,704 firm-fixed-price contract for Wilmington Harbor anchorage and mid-river maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Wilmington, North Carolina with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2027. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds; fiscal 2025 civil construction funds; and fiscal 2026 civil construction funds in the amount of $11,471,704 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington, North Carolina, is the contracting activity (W912PM-26-C-A021).
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Burgaw hiring event to connect job seekers with local employers
BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College and several regional organizations are bringing a hiring and networking event back to Burgaw later this month. The second annual Career Connections Hiring & Networking Event is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, at the Burgaw Train Depot. CFCC is organizing the event with Pender County Schools CTE, the Burgaw Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Burgaw, the Cape Fear Council of Governments and NCWorks.
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Progress at the coast: The emerging startup scene in Wilmington, North Carolina
I have been spending a lot of time at the beach lately, without actually spending any time on the beach. A couple of weeks ago, I was in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, watching eight startups take the stage at the conclusion of a new accelerator program. The following morning, I...
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Developers take swing at golf course proposal for Leland
Developers behind one of Leland's most massive planned residential developments are taking a swing at rezoning to add a champion golf course and more. Situated in the southwest corners of Interstate 140 and U.S. 74/76 in Leland is the nearly 4,000-home East Lake development. Following a flood study conducted earlier this year, project leaders are proposing some changes for more than 2,000 acres of the project - one change being the addition of an 18-hole golf course . The Leland Planning Board on Sept. 22 will discuss their recommendation of rezoning 2,060.55 acres of East Lake to the planned unit development zoning district. If the rezoning and associated master land use plan are pushed forward to council, the project is one step closer to having 602 acres of conservation removed and more. How we got here The large project was previously denied by the Brunswick County Planning Board due to flooding and wetland concerns . Leland’s town council gained decision making power on the project after the 2,114.27-acre property was annexed into the town in December 2022. Only slightly smaller than Brunswick Forest, East Lake plans include 3,925 single family lots, 693 townhomes and 300 multifamily units. Criteria Development in