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Two Wilmington startups enter NC Tweener Fund's first statewide round — a small check with big implications for local early-stage capital access.
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.
East West Partners pays $2.08M/acre for Wrightsville Beach multifamily site. Villa targets luxury renters in a supply-capped coastal corridor.
New Hanover County's $478.5M preliminary budget sends $917K to five economic development nonprofits. Analysis of competitive positioning and funding gaps.
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Fort Fisher Aquarium's $70M+ renovation means a 30-month closure starting May 26, 2026. What it signals for Kure Beach tourism revenue.
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Wilmington office vacancy falls to 17.3% but asking rents drop 310 BPS to $25.91/SF as landlord concessions deepen amid sluggish absorption.
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Design NC: Cocktails in the Courtyard returns to Cameron Art Museum on April 30, 2026, with cocktails, live music, and designer meet-and-greets.
Jordan Reese
Apr 17 2026
A reported 5-acre Ogden mixed-use proposal would add retail and 12 row homes to Market Street's growing pipeline of 600-plus entitled units near Alexander Road. Project not yet confirmed in public records.
Daniel Price
Apr 17 2026
A 230-unit converted hotel on Market Street in Wilmington sold for $17.6M, netting the seller a 60% gain and signaling strong corridor demand.
Daniel Price
Apr 17 2026
1121 Pembroke Jones Dr lists at $8.995M for 7,780 sq ft on 1.17 ICW-front acres in Landfall — pricing at $1,156/sq ft vs submarket norms.
Tasha Kim
Apr 16 2026
