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Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Amphitheater brings more business to Downtown Wilmington

  Locally owned boutique hotel The Hive had just one suite left as of late July in advance of Miranda Lambert’s performance in Wilmington on….

What’s Next For The Cape Fear Toll Bridge Proposal

BY CHRISTINA HALEY O’NEAL, posted July 2, 2021 The idea that a toll bridge could replace the aging Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will be the topic….

Fourth of July free events hosted by the City of Wilmington

Fourth of July Celebrations. The City is hosting two free public events downtown on Sunday, July 4th, and you’re invited!   Afternoon: Riverfront Park Grand….

A proposed bill would allow open containers in downtown areas, Wilmington businesses support the move

https://www.wect.com/2021/05/10/proposed-bill-would-allow-open-containers-downtown-areas-wilmington-businesses-support-move/ By Michael Praats| May 10, 2021 at 1:55 PM EDT – Updated May 10 at 8:27 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Taking a drink outside of….

Commercial Real Estate Award Winners Announced

BY CECE NUNN, POSTED 4/29/21 Area real estate projects, leadership and other achievements were recognized Thursday at a ceremony at the Wilmington Convention Center. Cape Fear….

Local Chef To Bring Gourmet Pizza, Sandwiches To North Fourth

BY JESSICA MAURER, POSTED APR 14, 2021 Wheelhouse Pizza, a collaboration between chef Mark Milner and Port City Holding Co. owner Kent Tomaselli, will soon be….

New Owner Seeking Tenant For Parchies Space

BY JESSICA MAURER, POSTED APR 14, 2021 Dave Wishon, a Wilmington native and owner of longtime Port City restaurant Parchies, said in a recent report that the restaurant….

Why You Should Plan a Trip to Wilmington, North Carolina

You can witness the beauty of Wilmington, North Carolina, any time of year, but especially in spring. The city’s North Carolina Azalea Festival, held every April,….

Downtown Grocery Store Founders Share Details

The founders of a new grocery store are hoping to bring their concept, Better Basket, to downtown Wilmington in about four months. Joseph Allen and….

$2.5M Project Nears Completion For Dentist, Medspa In Former Serpentarium

Renovations to the former serpentarium in downtown Wilmington are nearing completion for a longtime dental practice and new medical spa.  The certificate of occupancy was recently….