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Duplin Times
Council officially takes over FD management
WALLACE — After the upheaval of the fire department in March, the Wallace Town Council has officially moved forward with taking over the department’s management. At Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve a directive that would update standard operating guidelines (SOGs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the fire department. During a special called meeting on March 9, the council temporarily disbanded the department, following the abrupt retirement of the former fire chief and resignations of several department members. Since then, Fire Chief Wayne Rich, Fireman Matt Walker, Town Manager Rob Taylor and other town staff have been working on a solution to help bring cohesiveness back to the department. “This organizational directive is established under the authority of the Town of Wallace and is adopted by the Town Council to govern the organization, operations, and conduct of the Wallace Fire Department,” the directive reads in part. At Thursday night’s meeting, Chief Rich was present but had to respond to a fire call that came in. Councilman Glenn Price took over, explaining, “It lays out where we wanted the fire department to go ... the whole thing with all of the changes, as well as
Star News
Burgaw subdivision proposal resurfaces after two decades on ice
A Burgaw development just got one step closer to construction after being initially planned over two decades ago. Burgaw is seeing a continued trend of more residential development. Several new communities are already on the way within the town limits, and another development was approved by the town council on May 12, 2026. The developers are calling it Dunbar Subdivision for now, but site plans denote the community as Teal Briar Phase 4. Located on Henry Brown Road in west Burgaw, the development is connected to the existing Tealbriar community -- but Dunbar Subdivision will be its own thing, operating with a separate HOA and developed by new developers. What's being built Dunbar Subdivision will include 75 new single-family homes across 30.65 acres. This puts the development's density at 2.46 units per acre, well within the allowable threshold of 3.63 units per acre for the parcel's zoning. Dunbar Subdivision is adjacent to the Tealbriar community, which has around 80 homes of its own. Dunbar Subdivision did not meet the threshold for a required traffic impact analysis. Burgaw's Unified Development Ordinance requires a traffic analysis at 100 or more morning/evening peak hour trips, or 1,000 total daily trips. Somewhat unique about
duplinjournal.com
Teachey approves ordinance clearing way for new subdivision
TEACHEY — For the past several months, developers Chad Lambert and Robert Stevens of Bert Properties have been navigating the often confusing and challenging world of zoning and ordinances. They want to build a new subdivision in Teachey near the intersection of NC Highway 11 and Hunter Street. The development plans include single-family homes and townhomes. Their plans hit a snag when they discovered the town had no specific ordinances covering the construction of townhomes for sale.
WilmingtonBiz
Palate Building Listed For $1.5M Ahead Of June Closure
The building that houses longtime Brooklyn Arts District Palate Bottle Shop & Garden is on the market for $1.5 million ahead of the business’s planned closure next month. The property, which sits at the corner of North Fourth and Davis Streets, is drawing attention from a range of interested users and prospective buyers, according to Jeff Hovis, a broker with Intracoastal Realty and a listing agent for the property. Earlier this week, Palate’s owners announced via social media their plans to close the business on June 13.
WilmingtonBiz
Leland Retail Center Nets New Tenants As Next Building Breaks Ground
Magnolia Village, a retail and office center just off U.S. 17 in Leland, has seen a wave of new leases in recent months, along with the start of construction on a new, nearly 8,000-square-foot building. The center, which was developed in the late 90s and early 2000s at the entrance...
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Star News
Southport development seeks to double residential units
Plans for roughly 50 acres sandwiched between two busy highways and a Southport shopping center could see some changes. Developers of Southport Crossing are requesting the city of Southport allow major changes to its master plan, including doubling the number of residential units. The site directly abuts the Southport Crossing commercial shopping center, which includes a Lowes Foods grocery store, Tractor Supply Company and other retail stores and restaurants . The 48-acre property sits between N.C. 133 and N.C. 211, adjacent to a new development that is currently under construction. The Southport Crossings shopping area was built years ago and expanded when the road was extended. But as new stores and restaurants, such as a Tractor Supply Company, a Starbucks and an Eggs Up Grill continue to stay busy, a large chunk of land remains wooded. Project background In 2008, the Southport Crossing project was originally presented as a development encompassing over 300,000 square feet of commercial use and 324 multi-family residential units on 48 acres. The project was amended in 2015 and 2019 to reconfigure a commercial lot and to adjust the proportions of residential unit types. A planned unit development master development plan was approved in 2016 after
WilmingtonBiz
Real Estate Firm Opens New Holden Beach Location
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently announced the opening of its new location in Holden Beach. Located at 1111 Sabbath Home Road approaching the town's causeway, the new office "enhances the company’s presence in the area and continues its commitment to serving Brunswick County," according to a news release.
duplinjournal.com
Development surge brings opportunity, pressure to Wallace
KENANSVILLE — Last week, Wallace Town Council member Glenn Price delivered a detailed briefing on anticipated residential growth in Wallace to Duplin County Commissioners, warning that rapid development could place increasing pressure on local schools. Price said the issue is both significant and time-sensitive as more than 1,000 new...
Star News
Here's what's next for this former downtown Wilmington coffee shop
A downtown Wilmington space could get new life after a coffee chain closed last winter. Dunkin’ closed its downtown Wilmington location at the end of 2025, leaving a vacancy on the ground floor of a prime location at the corner of Third and Princess streets. The space, located at 101 N. Third St., is part of a five-story office building anchored by Truist Financial. Charlotte-based firm Hilltide Capital purchased the building for $15 million in November 2025, and agents with Cape Fear Commercial are searching for the next tenant to fill the street-level space. New Hanover vacancies: With New Hanover property at a premium, what keeps big buildings vacant? Listing agent Lindsey Hess said that the company is looking for a new tenant to serve the same purpose. “We are seeking a café or coffee concept, as well as a separate breakfast and lunch grab-and-go offering — both designed to serve as convenient daytime amenities for the surrounding area,” Hess said. The block is home to a variety of businesses, including Bespoke bar and coffee shop , The Vine wine and cocktail bar, Louie’s Hot Dogs and Capricho. The space includes 1,486 square feet with a lease rate of $32.50