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Sep 30, 2025

Blue economy experts talk opportunities, investment

Jennifer Bushman sees oysters as a “phenomenal” opportunity to help engage investors in the blue economy. Bushman is the co-founder and executive director of Fed by Blue, which aims to bolster support for a responsible blue food system. ...

Sep 23, 2025

Army Corps releases findings on Wilmington harbor deepening

A recently released report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) supports deepening Wilmington’s harbor from its current depth of 42 feet to 47 feet. The draft versions of a letter report and an accompanying environmental impact statem ...

Jun 11, 2025

Legal issues remain for ferry system sale

In 2022, Raleigh-based private equity firm SharpVue Capital entered into a contract with Bald Head Island Limited and Bald Head Island Transportation Inc. to purchase the transportation system assets and other property. ...

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How Can CAMS, Your HOA Management Company, Help Your Community Thrive 

Posted Jan 6, 2026
Serving on a homeowner’s association (HOA) or property owners association (POA) board is a meaningful way to support your community, but it also comes with a wide range of responsibilities. From finances and legal
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Nov 22, 2024

New microscope to streamline produce inspections at Wilmington's port

A new microscope at the Port of Wilmington could help streamline the inspection of imported produce and agricultural products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) specialists will use a new Leica Microscope to inspect imported produce and agric ...

Oct 1, 2024

Workers strike at Wilmington's port, halting operations

International Longshoremen’s Association workers at the Port of Wilmington went on strike Tuesday amid broader work stoppages at ports on the East and Gulf coasts. The ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance Ltd., an entity that represents ...

Sep 24, 2024

Wilmington port plans for potential strike

The Port of Wilmington has released a contingency plan ahead of a possible strike. Contract negotiations are ongoing between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance Ltd., an entity representing the ...

Jun 6, 2024

Port of Wilmington tech updates aim to increase efficiency

The Port of Wilmington is completing technology updates in its warehouses and strengthening its crane software network following concerns from the federal government about Chinese crane manufacturers, port officials said last month during a Nort ...

Apr 30, 2024

Intracoastal Angler to grow with two new Hampstead stores

Wilmington-based Intracoastal Angler has plans to grow with two new locations in Hampstead. The expansion “marks a significant milestone” for the long-time fishing gear and tackle shop, according to a news release Tuesday announcing the ...

Apr 24, 2024

Cold storage developer sets near-port facility completion date

Cold Summit Development founder and CEO Scott Pertel gave an update on the company's cold storage facility near the Port of Wilmington last week after delaying the expected completion date by a year. The facility is expected to be ...