For years, Harris Teeter’s planned Carolina Beach location has been inactive. Now, with developers planning another grocery store – possibly a Publix – on an adjacent lot, Harris Teeter has suddenly become active again — though that activity has involved lawyers, not construction workers. READ MORE
Harris Teeter asks court to revoke Federal Point Shopping Center permit
The Wrightsville Beach Scotchman location had sat empty for years. However, a new plan could completely overhaul to spot into a restaurant, complete with inside and outside seating, as well as a pier for dine-and-docking. READ MORE
New restaurant proposed for longtime vacant convenience store in Wrightsville Beach
A year ago, the Wilmington Police Department demoted the officer after he became a viral sensation for threatening an Uber-driving attorney for filming him. But it seems the city’s little-known Civil Services Commission overturned that decision, giving the officer a backdated promotion and a raise before he left the force. READ MORE
Update: Demoted Uber video officer got backdated promotion and raise, left the force the next day
Most of the available land around Freeman Park is now in the hands of private LLCs — but the town of Carolina Beach is considering buying one of the parcels that is still up for grabs, for around $500,000. READ MORE
Carolina Beach considering purchase of land at Freeman Park to preserve greenspace
In less than two weeks, Wilmington City Council will vote on a minor amendment to the city’s land use ordinances. But that small change will have a big impact on how the city does business with developers, leading one Councilman to express concerns over “backroom deals.” READ MORE
Upcoming vote will decide if City Council can meet privately with The Avenue developer
Lastly, there’s a location on College Road that has seen many restaurants come and go, including Cubbie’s and KC’s Good Time Diner. But a new family-owned business is hoping to break the curse of the College Road diner, with their down-home take on American classics. READ MORE
