Wilmington’s social district expansion: City council approved on July 15 a plan to grow its open-container pilot into permanent districts with eligibility rules, boundaries and a new advisory committee despite mixed feedback — find out what’s next.
Wilmington bars fossil fuel investments: The City Council voted 5-2 to exclude commercial paper from coal, oil and gas companies in its controlled portfolio, reinforcing its climate commitments — find out.
Pine Lake Dam errors: Construction flaws at the dam could delay the Upper Lake Dam road opening until an August board meeting that will decide between pedestrian-only and vehicle access — find out which option moves forward.
Digging up Wilmington’s roots: Developer James A. Goodnight’s research has unearthed 1790s char lines, an ancient stone wall and century-old graffiti in downtown buildings, driving him to reconnect Front Street properties and restore the Caffe Phoenix’s original double entrance — find out how.
New Leland elementary school: The Brunswick County board approved a $99 million, 750-student campus on a 64-acre Jackey’s Creek site and extended its construction timeline to seven years — find out the details.
Wilmington’s hockey arena fundraiser: The Wilmington Arena Project hosts a Saturday fundraiser at Waterman’s Brewing, seeking $55,000 to fund a feasibility study for a proposed 10,000-seat arena meant to bring an ECHL team to town — find out.
Other Wilmington headlines this week
- Opera Wilmington to present Mozart’s Don Giovanni
- Church hosts back-to-school wellness fair August 2
- Wilmington Alzheimer’s walk slated for Nov. 1
- Los Portales supermarket debuts July 11
- Wilmington B&B vies again for national title
- Union Station stands again as CFCC campus
- 15-year-old Wilmington powerlifter wins national title
- Chow Town food trucks converge in Wilmington
