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BWE Investment Sales Arranges Sale of Cambridge Village Portfolio a 636-Unit Class A Independent Living Portfolio in North Carolina
BWE Investment Sales (“BWEIS”) announced the sale of the Cambridge Village Portfolio, a three-property, 636-unit Class A independent living portfolio in North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington markets, to affiliates of Starwood Capital Group. Solera Senior Living will assume operations. “This is a landmark transaction for the sector,”...
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CFCC, Pender County NCWorks to host free Surf City hiring event
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - People looking for work will have a chance to meet face-to-face with area businesses and explore openings across several fields. The hiring event aims to link residents with opportunities in Pender County and nearby communities. Those who attend can speak with company representatives, learn about open roles and get information on different career options.
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Wilmington considers $2 million incentive to secure Corning expansion
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A major economic development decision is now in the hands of Wilmington City Council, which will decide whether to contribute $2 million toward an incentive package designed to bring a major Corning expansion to New Hanover County. County commissioners have already unanimously approved $3 million...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...