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Auditor warns City of Loris after over $1.3 million was misused by city

What was the total amount of questionable transactions with Anderson Brothers and E & L Rentals?. Which specific purchases were deemed non-compliant with tourism fund guidelines?. Why did the auditor flag transfers from hospitality funds to the general fund?. Over $1.3 million appears to have been misused by the City...

Loris, SC · 16h

Star News

Growth has reached US 17 in Brunswick, but plenty of land remains

The cranes, subdivisions and commercial projects that have transformed much of Brunswick County have not consumed all the land along U.S. 17 . Roughly 50-miles of U.S. 17 has become the spine of Brunswick's growth, connecting some of the areas fastest-growing communities from Leland to Calabash. A StarNews analysis of county parcel records found the corridor still contains several thousands of acres untouched by the development bug . Using the county's Geographic Information System, the StarNews calculated roughly 21,009 acres across 3,106 parcels along the U.S. 17 corridor stretching from the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to the South Carolina border. The calculation included about 15,890 acres that appear undeveloped within 1,293 parcels. Undeveloped identified parcels had no recorded construction year nor heated building area on property tax records. Those undeveloped parcels account for about 76% of the corridor's acreage. Among the largest properties identified in the corridor are tracts of 1,466 acres, 1,279 acres, 955 acres, 883 acres and 766 acres. Together, the five tracts represent more than 5,300 acres, or roughly one-quarter of the acreage, Municipalities, like Leland, continue to attract new residential and commercial development. However, several large tracts remain intact and only a fraction of the corridor

Brunswick County, NC · 2d

WECT

Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says business isn’t for sale as property is listed

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn says it has no plans to close after the property housing its Wilmington restaurant was listed for sale. In a Facebook post, Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn stated the property at 4002 Oleander Drive is for sale, but the business is not.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

Star News

Brunswick County grows with new openings and upcoming plans

Elections are over, unofficially, and Brunswick County residents are kicking off the holiday season with new commercial businesses and anticipated openings. The week is taking a cold turn as frosty weather returns and busy Brunswick picks up speed. In case you missed it, the unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election had incumbent County Commissioner Randy Thompson winning District 1 and Patti Hewett winning District 2. The majority of Brunswick voters also supported a $349.6 million school bond to help funding to support new schools , facility improvements and more as the county continues to grow. For more results: 2026 election results for the Wilmington area Elections are not the only thing that proposed changes. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently announced a revised alternative for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement . See how it could impact Brunswick residents. In culture news, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site has a new installation and permanent exhibit titled "Africa to Carolina." Arts and Culture Reporter John Station has the scoop on the significance of the additions and what visitors can expect. Take a peek at what else is growing on in busy Brunswick . Here we grow again With two

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

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Wawa Eyes First South Carolina Location in Little River

A Pennsylvania-born gas station and convenience store chain is eyeing Little River for its first South Carolina location. Wawa is proposed for the vacant lot at Water Grande Blvd. and Hwy. 9 E. On Nov. 5, the Horry County Planning Commission approved the zoning request, clearing the way for a...

Little River, SC · 2d

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Retirees On The North Carolina Coast Are Living Comfortably On About $2,200 A Month In This City

A floating battleship sits across the river from downtown, and seniors get a discount to climb aboard. That alone tells you a lot about this coastal city. Retirees here can also ride the city bus for a dollar. North Carolina leaves Social Security checks alone at tax time. Groceries carry...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

WilmingtonBiz

Landfall Home Sale Shatters Community's Previous Price Record

The $10 million sale of a home in Wilmington's Landfall community near Wrightsville Beach recently broke the high-end residential development's previous record, according to a real estate firm. The five-bedroom house at 2316 Ocean Point Drive along the Intracoastal Waterway sold for $10 million to members of the Middleton family,...

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10 North Carolina Fabric Shops Where Quilters Lose Track of Time Among Walls of Bolts

You pull into a plain little parking lot, expecting a quick stop for a spool of thread. Then the door swings open, and suddenly you are surrounded by color stacked floor to ceiling, and your afternoon quietly disappears. North Carolina is full of these unassuming quilt shops that turn a...

WilmingtonBiz

More Commercial Tenants On The Way To Riverlights

David Eisen bought Shore Break Bikes, a bicycle repair shop in Marina Village at Riverlights, in 2024. The shop at 204 Arcadian Row, Suite 140, opened in 2019 and stays busy, but Eisen said he wouldn’t mind more businesses coming to the commercial areas of Riverlights, a master-planned community along River Road in Wilmington. He said new establishments could attract more customers from outside of Riverlights’ neighborhoods.

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...

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Cape Fear Community College to launch manufacturing certification program in January

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) will launch a manufacturing certification program in January, offering students training in skills such as precision measurement, technical math and workplace safety. The Certified Manufacturing Associate program will begin in January 2027 as part of the college’s partnership with SME’s Manufacturing...

Wilmington, NC · 1d

The Robesonian

Local entrepreneur completes food waste grant project

LUMBERTON — Local entrepreneur Brandis Strickland recently completed a grant-funded project from the N.C. Department of Environmental Qu

Robeson County, NC · 1d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

Novant Health CEO Carl Armato announces retirement, former NHRMC leader to take over

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Novant Health President and CEO Carl S. Armato will retire at the end of the year, with former New Hanover Regional Medical Center President and CEO John Gizdic stepping into the role on an interim basis. The health system announced Tuesday, Nov. 10, that Armato...

New Hanover County, NC · 1d

Star News

For these Brunswick seniors, retirement includes a part-time job

When David Young clocked out of DuPont in 1999, he expected to leave the workforce for good. Less than two years later, he was back on the job market. Now approaching his 83rd birthday and in his 27th year at a local hardware store, Young is among a growing number of Brunswick County retirees who continue to work well beyond traditional retirement age. Whether driven by financial need, rising health care costs or a desire for purpose and social connection, retirees are filling jobs across the county while helping meet employers' demand for part-time workers. Over the past decade, residents age 70 and up represent a growing 3.4% of the state's workforce, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Science (NCDHHS). Re-employed retirees may be subject to earnings limits with the Social Security Administration and/or their previous employer. NCDHHS partnered with the Division of Aging and the UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research to create an age-related data and statistics dashboard. The dashboard shows roughly 86,150 of Brunswick residents over the age of 60. In addition, the dashboard highlights that 24% of Brunswick's residents 65 years old or older are in the labor force. Financial pressures

Brunswick County, NC · 3d

WECT

Wilmington names Kimberly Seaton human resources director

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington has named Kimberly Seaton its new human resources director. Seaton will start Dec. 14 and oversee the city’s recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, workforce development and performance management. She will also guide human resources policies and programs and support employee development, according to city officials.

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Jacksonville Inventory Climbs Well Above the National Pace

Jacksonville buyers found more homes to choose from as inventory climbed, even as newly listed homes were harder to come by.

Jacksonville, NC · 4d

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Where veterans can afford the most homes with a VA Loan

Movoto by Lower reports that VA loans allow eligible veterans to buy homes with no down payment, but affordability varies widely, with only 7.7% of homes accessible for median-income veterans nationwide.

Jacksonville, NC · 3d

WECT

WECT INVESTIGATES: Supply business owners face criminal charges, civil complaints over missing headstones

SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) - It has been just over a year since Belva White’s husband of 28 years, William White, died. Hoping to honor her late husband with a remembrance ceremony on the first anniversary of his death, White says she paid Memory Lane Monuments more than $2,000 for a headstone at his gravesite in Supply.

Bladen County, NC · 6d

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Meal Prep Franchises Cash In on Healthy Eating Trends

As Demand for Convenient, Nutritious Food Grows, These Five Brands Offer Fresh Opportunities. Between busy schedules and the stress of daily obligations, eating healthy isn’t always made a priority. It’s easy to push nutrition aside without a plan in place. But meal prep franchises are helping people eat...

Wilmington, NC · 4d

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