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Split-zoning discovery prompts request for old Wilmington property

Owners of a two-story building at 2705 Market St. are seeking to rezone the property to accommodate a new tenant after discovering the structure straddles two zoning districts. The proposal is under review by the city and pending before the Wilmington Planning Commission. The building was constructed in 1922 and was occupied by Office Furniture Salvage for more than 50 years. According to a project narrative, the property has been split-zoned for “a very long time.” In a letter to nearby property owners, the owners of 2705 Market St., Carlton Fisher and Steve Wallace of Wallace Bros. II, LLC, stated a new tenant planning to establish retail and office uses discovered the office and institutional zoning district extends through the first 25 feet of the building while the remainder is zoned R-10 residential. The application, submitted Oct. 6, seeks to rezone the entire parcel to a community business conditional district with limited uses. According to the project narrative, the building will not be enlarged. Rear vehicular access to Lyndon Avenue would be gated to restrict access to emergency vehicles only. Landscaping and a fence would be installed along the rear property line. Pervious parking would be installed to limit additional

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Mars to Invest $1.4 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Next Year

Mars Inc., the food giant that owns the M&M's, Cheez-It and Royal Canin brands, announced plans to invest an estimated $1.4 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and operations footprint in 2027. The company said that as part of the $1.4 billion commitment, early next year, it will invest more than...

Wilmington, NC · 3d
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Latest cleanup efforts for contaminated Superfund site shared with Navassa residents

NAVASSA, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County residents got a closer look Thursday at the latest cleanup plans for the former Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Superfund site in Navassa, including efforts to address contaminated marshland and new findings of groundwater pollution. The Multistate Environmental Response Trust and the Environmental Protection Agency...

Navassa, NC · 23h
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Pender County school leaders tour Topsail Middle School amid renovation budget concerns

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Pender County school leaders toured Topsail Middle School on Thursday evening to get a firsthand look at proposed renovations that would transform the building into a second campus for Topsail High School. However, the estimated $50 million price tag has officials looking for ways to reduce costs.

Pender County, NC · 22h
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NC Weather Alert: Wilmington Nears 33° Saturday, Nov 13-19

Wilmington faces a sharp weekend cooldown before temperatures rebound toward 70 degrees next week.

Wilmington, NC · 16h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Wilmington List Prices Slip as Price Cuts Outpace the National Rate

Wilmington sellers trimmed prices at a higher rate than the nation, though inventory and market pace told a mixed story.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

WECT

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INTERVIEW: Amigos International Festival returns to Cape Fear

The Amigos International Festival is returning to the Cape Fear region this November, with food, music, dance and activities celebrating cultures from around the world.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

CBS Sports

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Louisiana basketball's nonconference game vs. UNC Wilmington postponed due to lack of healthy players

Injuries, concussions and an illness have spread through the Louisiana roster.

Lafayette, LA · 1d

Bladen Journal

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Tatum Allen signs with UNCW softball

Tatum Allen decided more than a year ago to play softball at UNC Wilmington when she made a verbal commitment. The dream to play at the NCAA Division 1 level came true Wednesday, Nov. 11 when the East Bladen High School senior signed her National Letter of Intent to join the Seahawks program.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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After Hurricane Florence, a Latino Family Faced a Wrecked Mobile Home and Displacement. The Aftermath of Helene Showed How Instant $1,000 Disaster Payments Could’ve Helped

After hurricanes Florence and Helene, underserved communities on the North Carolina coast and in the mountains faced displacement and uncertain recoveries. But after Helene, something exciting happened: People’s phones began lighting up with offers of $1,000 and $2000 direct disaster payments. To tell the story, Shoresides speaks with filmmaker...

North Carolina · 7h

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New Little Free Library gives visitors a reading spot at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Center

How long did Matthew S. work on the Little Free Library project?. SURF CITY, Pender County — The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center says an Eagle Scout installed a Little Free Library on its grounds. The center identified the scout as Matthew S. According to the...

Pender County, NC · 14h

WECT

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INTERVIEW: Cucalorus Film Festival returns to Wilmington for 32nd year

Cucalorus is taking over downtown Wilmington this fall for four days of film, performance and conversation during its 32nd annual film festival.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Wilmington Repair Café returns Dec. 5 to help residents fix, reuse household items

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington residents looking to fix broken household items instead of throwing them away will have an opportunity to learn repair skills at an upcoming community workshop. The next Wilmington Repair Café will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Legacy...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Wilmington & Beaches to Host 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K/5K

Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome athletes, spectators and their families for one of the region’s premier race weekends in mid-November. The 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K/5K will take place on Sunday, November 15 and is expected to draw thousands of participants to the destination, showcasing Wilmington’s historic downtown, scenic riverfront and vibrant community.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

WECT

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Navassa Superfund cleanup moves forward, years of work remain

NAVASSA, N.C. (WECT) - A decades-long cleanup in Navassa has reached a milestone, but the most difficult work may still lie ahead. About a third of the roughly 100-acre Superfund site has been cleaned up, the Environmental Protection Agency told residents at a community meeting. The former wood-treating site left contamination in the soil, water and sediment.

Navassa, NC · 12h

Ball Exclusives

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UNC Wilmington Seahawks at Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Thursday Preview

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons meet on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m. ET. The post UNC Wilmington Seahawks at Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Thursday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Wilmington, NC · 1d

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Wilmington brewery, credit union team up to support veterans through craft beer

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington brewery and credit union are teaming up to support local veterans through a special craft beer collaboration, with a community networking event planned for Thursday evening. REV Federal Credit Union and the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce are hosting a BizMix event at...

Wilmington, NC · 1d