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Wilmington Star-News
Why this rural New Hanover area could be the next development hotspot
With much of New Hanover's rural space being transformed into bustling suburbs, this quiet area is poised to be the next hotspot for development.
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Wilmington Star-News
Wilmington bar closes after fatal summer shooting
A downtown Wilmington bar where a fatal shooting occurred in June has closed and a new business is moving in.
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Wilmington Star-News
Record tourism spending fuels jobs, tax savings in the Wilmington area
Wilmington-area tourism set a record in 2025, with visitor spending surpassing $2.65 billion and marking the fifth consecutive year of growth.
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Wilmington Star-News
Ex-hotel worker pleads guilty to identity thefts in Wilmington
A former Wilmington hotel worker was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to identity theft.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Amid Boar's Head flap, Kroger CEO resists suppliers 'using inflation'
Kroger CEO Greg Foran told Wall Street analysts he’s pushing back against suppliers “using inflation” to boost their sales.
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Wilmington Star-News
5 things to know about tourism in the Wilmington area
Tourists contributed billions to the local economy in 2025. Here are 5 things to know about visitor spending.
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Wilmington Star-News
Why Cape Fear Community College is growing so fast
Enrollment is soaring at Cape Fear Community College. Here's how that growth compares to UNC System schools.
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TheStreet
Ulta Beauty sees customer backlash over a store policy intensify
A growing customer response is drawing fresh attention to Ulta Beauty as concerns surrounding its stores continue to mount.
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Wilmington Star-News
Conservation programs hinge on races few Wilmington voters know
Voters in Wilmington will elect soil and water conservation supervisors who manage local natural resource programs.
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TheStreet
Michaels stocks up on products from bankrupt rival
A hobby brand's bankruptcy left a major opening in specialty retail so Michaels is adding products that could draw its one-time rival's customers.
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TheStreet
How a Costco partner's bankruptcy could benefit its biggest rival
Reckitt does not need to win a vendor slot or navigate Costco's notoriously demanding supplier requirements. It is already approved, integrated, and selling.
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Wilmington Star-News
NC property tax limits could cut millions from local budgets
A property tax levy limit is on the November ballot. What does it mean, and how would Wilmington-area counties be affected?
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