Convenience chains on the rise: Sheetz awaits county review for a new 6,800-sq-ft store on U.S. 421 N., following last summer’s Wilmington openings, and Wawa will break ground on August 13 for its first area location — find out what's next.
CFCC partners with NYFA: CFCC students can now transfer seamlessly into NYFA’s bachelor’s programs in acting, filmmaking, musical theatre, or game design, with tuition discounts and scholarship opportunities — find out how to transfer.
Sustainable Summer in full swing: Launched by the Plastic Ocean Project in July, this campaign enlists Wilmington’s eateries—Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard every Monday in August, plus Lala and Elm on August 9—to funnel a portion of sales into beach clean-up research. Sign up for a free guide, receive a starter kit, and earn a chance to be featured on their page — find out how to get involved.
Stuff the Bus supply drive: CIS Cape Fear’s 25th annual event will be held Aug. 13 and 14 at Office Depot Hanover Center and Staples on College Road, with donation barrels in 60+ local businesses and online options — find out how to help.
Rainy-Day Fun in Wilmington: Don’t let showers dampen your plans—dive into aquariums, museums, arcades, breweries and more with this roundup of 15 indoor escapes — check out the full list.
Other Wilmington headlines this week
- Cape Fear Bridge replacement hits conservation snag
- SARUS Festival returns to Wilmington venues
- Pick the next nonstop destination from ILM
- Vintage photos reveal 1970s Wilmington construction
- Campers flock to Brunswick’s family-run RV village
- WWAY hosts free Build a Bowl dinner
