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Duplin students excel at regional science fair
Students from Duplin County Schools won multiple awards at the Southeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair at the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Feb. 7, the school system announced.
BPG Sports expands reach with Sports at the Beach near Georgetown
BPG Sports entered into a 15-year management agreement for the Sports at the Beach facility near Georgetown. Here's what that means for the facility.
New Hanover Community Endowment names CEO
Sophie Dagenais is now president and CEO of the New Hanover Community Endowment after serving in the interim role since July. She replaces Dan Winslow, who resigned in July after about nine months on the job. Dagenais joined the endowment in January 2025 as vice president of programs and grants. The New Hanover Community Endowment […]
Incyte selling downtown Wilmington properties
Less than two years after buying two downtown Wilmington properties known as Bracebridge I and III on 11th Street at King and French streets, Incyte Corporation announced on Wednesday afternoon,
Wilmington events and entertainment for Valentine's Day weekend
Whether you're looking for somewhere to take a date, or for something to do to distract yourself from the fact that you don't have one, we got you.
Williams, Wessler guide UNC Wilmington past Charleston 76-64
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Greedy Williams scored 16 points and Patrick Wessler posted a double-double as UNC Wilmington beat Charleston 76-64 on Monday night.
UNC Wilmington defeats Towson 82-73
TOWSON, Md. (AP) Nolan Hodge had 23 points in UNC Wilmington's 82-73 win against Towson on Thursday.
Wilmington basketball tournament puts focus on raising funds for mental health
The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations.
In downtown Wilmington, Live Oak shutting down inclusive small business center
Live Oak Bank is turning Channel off. Described by Live Oak as an inclusive small business center, Channel opened in November 2021 to serve as a free resource for small business owners, helping numerous minority-owned and other small businesses from its headquarters downtown at 106 Market St. "After careful consideration, we’ve decided to bring Channel ... to a close at the end of this month. Live Oak determined that the needs of Wilmington’s small business community have evolved. Since Channel opened, the local small business ecosystem has grown significantly, with many strong organizations now offering education, technical assistance and community programming for entrepreneurs," stated Claire Parker, managing director of corporate communications for Live Oak Bank, in an email Monday. "With those resources firmly in place, Live Oak is refocusing on what we do best – providing banking and financing solutions that help small businesses grow and thrive." Channel's demise also resulted in the elimination of two positions – those of Channel's director, Chakema Clinton-Quintana, and Atiba Johnson, the certified professional business advisor (CPBA) at Channel. On Monday, Clinton-Quintana, who was elected to the Wilmington City Council in November, said of her immediate plans after Channel: "I will continue my work serving the public while I look for other full-time opportunities." She said Channel "served over 1,000 small business owners in the greater Wilmington area, as well as some of the surrounding areas, such as Brunswick and Pender. A lot of folks had reached out to us needing those resources because they were free, and we were able to assist them in that capacity." Johnson said he will be devoting his time to the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce, which is not affiliated with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The minority chamber is celebrating its launch from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wilmington Sportsman Club, 1111 Castle St., Wilmington. Johnson, the founder and executive director of the new chamber, said about 50 businesses are on board to join the Wilmington Minority Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release, the new chamber "was established to foster growth, networking, and advocacy for underrepresented business owners. By providing essential resources and community engagement, the chamber aims to build a more inclusive and prosperous local economy." Johnson said the creation of the new chamber is in response to "lapses in funding, education, advocacy for minority businesses...Some of the things that are going on now just don't reach all the way down to those businesses." For Lynne Jones, owner of LJ Design Studio LLC, the loss of Channel also means a reduction in income. She had contracted with Channel to run the center's social media and to provide some marketing for small business owners. "It's pretty disappointing to hear that it is closing...it was a place to connect with other small business owners and collaborate. It was like a family for those of us who were there. If you had issues or things that you needed to talk through concerning your business, there was always someone there that you could sit down with and talk things through, recalibrate, and they set you off on your way to make that pivot and move in a different direction," Jones said Monday. She said she worked with many Channel participants creating their websites and will miss seeing the joy on their faces when those websites were up and running. Dawn McDowell, owner of Creatively Covered Co. LLC, credits Channel with helping her business grow and regrow after her social media pages were hacked and shut down in 2023. "Channel was a great resource for small businesses, for women-owned businesses, for minority-owned businesses; they provided a lot of assistance, especially when you needed it," McDowell said. "If it wasn't for Channel, I don't know if I'd be where I am now, in my business, and regrowing my business and even finding out about some of the certifications and things that were out there for small businesses that I just didn't know about ... because there was no one really sharing that information for small businesses, for minority- and women-owned businesses in particular." Parker said shutting down Channel was not part of an overall cost-cutting plan. She stated in the email, "Live Oak’s commitment to Wilmington remains strong. We are continuing to support entrepreneurs by focusing our efforts where we deliver the greatest value – through specialized banking and financing solutions aligned with our mission to be America’s small business bank." As for Channel's downtown office, Live Oak had leased the 5,000-square-foot space above Seabird restaurant in 2021. The bank’s lease for the office is up in March, Parker said.
William & Mary wins 77-70 over UNC Wilmington
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) Kyle Pulliam's 16 points helped William & Mary defeat UNC Wilmington 77-70 on Thursday night.
Stitching together two legacy businesses
When Wilmington landmark Rush Uniform announced in mid-December they were closing after more than 60 years in business, many in the community were surprised and saddened, but in to the
New bill aims to safeguard health care licensing in Delaware
A bill introduced in Delaware in early January aims to prevent nonhuman entities from receiving health care licenses. What this means
14 things to do in the Wilmington area this weekend
It's shaping up to be a pretty epic weekend in the Wilmington area, with lots of intriguing entertainment options.
Charles River Laboratories Provides Business Updates
WILMINGTON, Mass., January 12, 2026--Charles River Laboratories Provides Business Updates
A staple Newark Main Street gift shop is closing after 50 years
GrassRoots owner Marilyn Dickey plans to retire and close her gift shop and boutique after 50 years in business.
Collards, black-eyed peas and your Wilmington weekend
It's a bit of a cliche, for sure, but New Year's Day always makes me think of the Southern staples of collard greens and black-eyed peas.
Have yourself a merry Wilmington Christmas, and a fun ILM weekend
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone who reads and supports this newsletter and our arts and culture coverage.
ChristianaCare, Virtua Health reverse course on merger
ChristianaCare and New Jersey-based Virtua Health terminated a letter of intent they signed this summer, ending their potential merger.
RELEASE: DELAWARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM HIRES ADMINISTRATOR - State of Delaware News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Media Contact: Alexis Wrease Email: alexis.wrease@delaware.gov Phone: (302) 622-2677 Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium Hires Administrator Wilmington — The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC) is excited to welcome Katie Leibel-Marin as its Administrator. With extensive experience in strategic development, budget management, community engagement, and board management, Leibel-Marin […]
Wilmington small business owner announces NC Senate District 7 candidacy
Wilmington small business owner Jessica Bichler filed for candidacy in N.C. Senate District 7, announcing her bid for a seat Democrats view as a key opportunity to break the Republican supermajority in 2026.
Wilmington physicians ranked first in US for 'high-quality performance'
Stressing preventative care for their patients earned these Wilmington physicians the top score in the nation.
How a Wilmington high schooler is providing math and science help internationally
Once a Discord chat group, a nonprofit tutoring website led by a Wilmington high schooler now has over 1,600 participants, according to its founder.