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Echoes of Place, a free juried art exhibition at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach, runs Aug 1–15, 2026. Artists: submit by June 1.
New Hanover County's $1.9M incentive package targets 1,064 jobs and $126M+ in capital at under $1,800 per job — an ROI analysis.
3201 Rensler Ct in Wilmington's 28409 zip lists at $1.6M for 4,572 sq ft. At $350/sq ft and 98 DOM, pricing resistance signals emerge.
419 S Front St in Wilmington's Historic District lists at $760K–$770K after selling for $655K in Aug 2024. 1903 duplex at ~$301/sq ft faces pricing questions.
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See 'Legends & Landmarks' by James C. Horton free at Bellamy Mansion Museum in Wilmington, NC through April 26, 2026. Over 40 works on display.
Marcus Lane
Apr 15 2026
UNCW's free 'Assemblage' senior art exhibition runs through May 8 at the CAB Art Gallery, featuring 19 graduating artists in diverse media.
Two Wilmington startups enter NC Tweener Fund's first statewide round — a small check with big implications for local early-stage capital access.
Jordan Reese
Apr 15 2026
Polyhose doubles its facility to 105,000 sq ft while One Banana opens a 19,800 sq ft ripening center — its first U.S. site — deepening the 421 Corridor's industrial tenant base.
Marcus Lane
Apr 15 2026
East West Partners pays $2.08M/acre for Wrightsville Beach multifamily site. Villa targets luxury renters in a supply-capped coastal corridor.
Marcus Lane
Apr 15 2026
New Hanover County's $478.5M preliminary budget sends $917K to five economic development nonprofits. Analysis of competitive positioning and funding gaps.
Maya Shelton
Apr 14 2026
