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Kelli Jordan, owner of Studio Three Architects and president of the Downtown Business Alliance, stands outside The Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, where upcoming potential changes could have a major impact. (Photo by Madeline Gray)

Building Up Downtown: Several Projects Present Growth Opportunities

BY JENNY CALLISON, POSTED FEB 17, 2023 Several projects coming into focus in and around Wilmington’s Central Business District have the potential to further elevate downtown….

Latin Fusion Restaurant In Works At Pier 33

MIRIAH HAMRICK, POSTED OCT 17, 2022 A vibrant Latin fusion eatery and cocktail bar will join the spate of apartment complexes in the newly developed northside….

Downtown Restaurant Gets New West Coast Owners

Wilmington Biz Journal 9/7/22 Rumcow Restaurant now has new owners. The downtown restaurant, at 121 Grace St., opened in 2018.  The restaurant’s founder, Joseph Sena,….

Small Towns, Big Flavor: Yelp Names 2022 Foodie Cities

Brenae Leary June 29, 2022 Full YELP article Looking for inspiration for your next summer travel getaway? We’ve compiled a list of the top trending….

Raleigh Brewyard To Open Location In Soda Pop District

Raleigh-based Bowstring Brewyard will open a new brewpub in Wilmington in the Soda Pop District.  The founders of Bowstring Brewyard operate out of a historic….

New Owners Announced For South Front Street Restaurant

Wilmington Biz Journal 5/23/22 A longtime downtown Wilmington restaurant has new owners, according to an announcement Monday. Rachel and Jason McGhinnis recently purchased Little Dipper….

Another deal brokered by MoMentum Brothers!

The MoMentum brothers and son’s of owner Terry Espy have collaborated together to bring a cool new cocktail lounge to downtown Wilmington’s Cotton Exchange. Listing….

Firehouse with Soul! The renovation of Castle Street’s firehouse

MARCH 1, 2022 By: BETH A. KLAHRE, Photography by: MADELINE GRAY WILMA Magazine The historical building’s story continues to be updated through renovations and starring roles…..

Could South Third Street be getting more traffic lights?

Emma Dill Wilmington StarNews Star News link Some living in Wilmington’s historic district want more traffic lights added along South Third Street, one of the….

The George On The Riverwalk Under New Ownership

The George on the Riverwalk is under new ownership. (Courtesy of The George on the Riverwalk)   BY SCOTT NUNN, POSTED JAN 26, 2022 When….