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Construction crews reach 500,000 work hours on new Pender County school

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Construction crews working on the new J.H. Lea Elementary and Middle School in Hampstead have reached a major milestone, logging 500,000 work hours as the campus moves closer to its planned opening in August 2027. Pender County Schools announced the milestone as construction team members...

Pender County, NC · 6d
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Cape Fear Makers Guild cuts ribbon on new, expanded headquarters

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Local leaders and creators gathered to cut the ribbon on the Cape Fear Makers Guild’s new 5,000-square-foot headquarters Thursday. The new site allows the nonprofit to expand its hands-on STEAM education programs, high-tech industrial machinery and community workshop space across the Cape Fear region. “This...

Wilmington, NC · 6d
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Plans Submitted For Autumn Hall's Next Building

Plans are taking shape for the next building in Autumn Hall, a master-planned, mixed-use development off Eastwood Road in Wilmington. Developers submitted plans to the city of Wilmington this week for a new office building at 1010 Salt Creek Loop Road. The three-story project, which plans call Autumn Hall Building 6, would have a footprint of nearly 22,000 square feet, according to Brian Eckel, a partner with Cape Fear Development.

Wilmington, NC · 6d
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Local businesses team up to restore iconic Battleship North Carolina entrance sign

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A familiar landmark welcoming visitors to the Battleship North Carolina has received a makeover thanks to several local businesses that donated their time, materials and services. The Battleship’s distinctive red, blue and gold entrance sign along U.S. Highway 421 recently underwent a restoration project to...

Wilmington, NC · 6d
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Hawthorne Residential Buys 264-Unit Shallotte Complex in Brunswick County Growth Bet

A 264-unit apartment community in Shallotte, North Carolina has a new owner, as Hawthorne Residential Partners has acquired Hawthorne at Shallotte from Logan Homes. The deal places the Brunswick County property, completed just last year, into the hands of a Greensboro-based operator with a sizable regional footprint. The purchase price...

Brunswick County, NC · 7d

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CFCC to host Manufacturing Day Expo featuring more than 35 local employers

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is inviting students, job seekers and community members to explore careers in manufacturing during its annual Manufacturing Day Expo later this month. The free event will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon in the NB building at...

Wilmington, NC · 7d

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Exclusive: Hawthorne Pays $48M for North Carolina Property

The buyer secured a Freddie Mac loan. Hawthorne Residential Partners has paid $47.5 million for Hawthorne at Shallotte, a 264-unit community in Shallotte, N.C., according to Yardi Matrix information. Logan Homes sold the asset. Walker & Dunlop originated a $34.1 million Freddie Mac loan for this transaction. The note will...

Shallotte, NC · 7d

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Dow surges more than 1,500 points after midterms, but affordability concerns remain

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its biggest one-day gain following a midterm election in more than four decades Wednesday, surging more than 1,500 points as Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress. The Dow climbed more than 3% less than 24 hours after...

North Carolina · 6d

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Walmart opening 3 new stores in these 3 states in November

Walmart's expansion continues this November, as the massive big-box retailer opens three locations in three U.S. states. Walmart told USA TODAY on Oct. 30 that the new stores will be in Oklahoma, North Carolina and Tennessee. A Calabash, North Carolina location will open Nov. 4, according to the Wilmington Star-News, part of the USA TODAY Network. The opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, product sampling, giveaways and guest appearances from “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White and country music star Niko Moon. Walmart has more than 10,900 stores and multiple e-commerce websites in 19 countries, the company said. Walmart announced plans in 2024 to open or convert 150 new locations. In April, the retailer said it planned to have 20 new store grand openings in 2026 and early 2027. The company also said it would remodel more than 650 Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets. USA TODAY contacted Walmart on Nov. 3 for details on how many locations have opened so far this year, and how many openings are planned for 2027. The company declined to answer. Other openings this year included Walmart Supercenter locations in Apollo Beach, Jacksonville and The Villages, Florida, and Eastvale, California. The company also opened a

Calabash, NC · 8d

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Water Access in Wilmington Tidal or Deep Water? Know the Difference Before You Buy

In Wilmington, “water access” means different things to different properties, and that difference can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars (or even millions). Everyone dreams of owning something on the water here, but “water access” covers a wide range of realities. Some properties offer walkable access to a community boat ramp, enough to launch a kayak or paddleboard. Others are true waterfront, with a private pier and a floating dock built for mooring a boat.

Wilmington, NC · 10d

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UNCW Buys Apartments Off Randall Parkway For More Than $16M

The University of North Carolina Wilmington recently purchased Plato’s Lofts, a 54-unit apartment building off Randall Parkway, for more than $16 million. UNCW Corporation II Randall Parkway LLC completed the acquisition last week, according to a statement from the university on Monday. The entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of UNCW Corporation II, a nonprofit organization that supports the university.

Wilmington, NC · 9d

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New Circle K on the way

Construction on a new Circle K gas station has begun at the corner of Sunset Avenue and Pierce Street, next to the Carlie C’s shopping center. The coming convenience store will serve as the first new gas station constructed in Clinton in the past 14 years. The process to...

Clinton, NC · 9d

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CopyPro Celebrates Julie McSwain’s Landmark 40th Work Anniversary

CopyPro is proud to announce and celebrate the landmark 40th work anniversary of Julie McSwain, Maintenance Contract Analyst. Over the past four decades, she has been an integral part of the company’s growth, dedication to excellence, and commitment to serving clients across the region. Julie joined CopyPro in 1986,...

Greenville, NC · 9d

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BCC aviation programs take off, with air traffic control next

DUBLIN- Bladen Community College students are in the first semester of a new Aviation Management degree program launched this fall, a program the college says is built for careers in airport operations, aviation administration, logistics and related fields. An Air Traffic Control program is planned to follow in spring 2027, and college officials say it would make BCC the first community college in North Carolina to offer that type of training.

Elizabethtown, NC · 9d

Sampson Independent

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Last stop for sales tax increase Q&As

One citizen was in attendance Thursday at Lakewood High School for the final of four community meetings facilitated by county government officials to educate the public on the 2026 sales tax referendum. The referendum is on Tuesday’s ballot in Sampson County and is intended to help pay approximately $100 million in existing school debt, mainly associated with Clinton, Midway and Union high schools, which were completed in 2008.

Sampson County, NC · 10d

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The Workforce We're Building Today Will Shape Brunswick County Tomorrow

Sponsored Content provided by Thom Kelly - Executive Director, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Drive through northern Brunswick County, and it's easy to see what's being built. New neighborhoods. New businesses. New commercial developments. More opportunities than ever before. But there's something we need to be just as intentional about...

Brunswick County, NC · 9d

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7 North Carolina Roadside Produce Stands Where The Boiled Peanuts Come Hot And Salty By The Bag

Steam rising off a pot of brine at a country market can stop a road trip faster than a red light. In North Carolina, those humble roadside stands often turn a quick bathroom break into the best snack of the whole drive. The peanuts come soft, salty, and warm in...

Moyock, NC · 12d

Sampson Independent

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Openings remain for city district

While Clinton City Schools continues advertising several employment opportunities, district officials say many of the positions have already been filled or are awaiting final approval. The district advertised at least 16 staff openings on Oct. 12, with 13 job listings recently appearing on the Red Rover employment website. Those positions...

Clinton, NC · 12d