Wilson Center's Grammy-Caliber Bookings Signal Maturing Venue Strategy
Wilson Center's March lineup including Grammy winner Samara Joy, signals growing programming depth at Wilmington's $36.5M performing arts venue.
Maya Shelton
Mar 30 2026
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Maya Shelton
A new voice in regional business coverage, blending Big 4 consulting experience with a local lens on growth and innovation.
11 stories published
Maya Shelton joined the Wilmington reporting scene after four years in Big 4 advisory, where she worked with real estate and infrastructure clients across the Southeast. She brings a data-savvy, no-nonsense perspective to emerging business stories, with a focus on economic development and early-stage investment trends.
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Azalea Festival Projects $20.8M in Visitor Spending Across Wilmington
Wilmington's Azalea Festival projects $20.8M in visitor spending over five days — what it means for hospitality, retail, and the Q2 tourism calendar.
Maya Shelton
Mar 29 2026
Amazon's 1,000+ Job Fulfillment Center Tests Wilmington's 3.4% Labor Market
Amazon's 650K-SF robotics fulfillment center targets 1,000+ jobs at $22+/hr in Wilmington — testing a 3.4% unemployment labor market with zero disclosed incentives.
Maya Shelton
Mar 28 2026
Thalian Hall's Outdoor Programming Signals Broader Capital Strategy
Thalian Hall's $25 million expansion and outdoor programming strategy signal major corridor investment in downtown Wilmington's cultural district.
Maya Shelton
Mar 27 2026
Wilmington Housing at $429K MHV With 3.68-Month Supply
Wilmington housing data shows $429K homes, $1,600 rents, and 3.68-month supply — a market softening at the margins but structurally undersupplied.
Maya Shelton
Mar 27 2026
6,000-Unit Jackey's Creek Development Moves Forward in Leland
Leland's 1,440-acre Jackey's Creek development is approved for up to 6,000 homes. Here's what it means for Wilmington NC residential real estate investors.
Maya Shelton
Mar 14 2026
Port of Wilmington Rail Expansion's Business Impact
Beyond the ribbon cutting what the port’s new intermodal rail yard changes for logistics industrial leasing and Wilmington’s growth.
Maya Shelton
Mar 03 2026
Mayfaire Town Center Adds Nurse‑Led Piercing Studio and Children’s Fashion Store
Mayfaire Town Center just welcomed Rowan, a nurse‑led ear piercing destination, and Altar’d State Kids, expanding its retail mix into health‑focused personal care and upscale children’s apparel.
Maya Shelton
Jul 29 2025
Proposed Mayfaire West Development Raises Intensifying Zoning and Community Debate
BrodyCo has proposed a 42-acre mixed-density development called Mayfaire West near Mayfaire Town Center; community concerns center around density, traffic, and style of living in surrounding neighborhoods.
Maya Shelton
Jul 27 2025
Cape Fear Commercial Brokers $23.5M Sale of Flagship Industrial Warehouse in Wilmington
A fully leased 145,000 sq ft warehouse in Pender Commerce Park sold for $23.5M, highlighting strong industrial investment activity along the I‑421 logistics corridor.
Maya Shelton
Jul 27 2025
Lee & Associates Strengthens Wilmington CRE Leadership with Key Senior Hires
Lee & Associates bolsters its Wilmington office with senior executive hires, signaling major growth and institutional brokerage readiness in Cape Fear real estate.
Maya Shelton
Jul 26 2025
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