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Bluerock acquires a 327,000-SF John Deere net-leased industrial building in Benson, NC for $28M. Cape Fear Commercial brokers the deal.
CFPUA's $142M annual spend generates $251M in output and supports 1,467 jobs, acting as Wilmington's largest infrastructure multiplier.
Wilmington Health breaks ground on a 64,000-SF medical office in Midtown, signaling healthcare real estate as a key demand driver in the MSA.
A 72-unit townhome project proposed at 6302 Chissom Road in Wilmington's Myrtle Grove area targets missing-middle housing demand as the MSA absorbs ~12,000 new residents annually.
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Wilmington Health's 64,000-SF Midtown II build intensifies the healthcare corridor race against Novant Health in a growing New Hanover County market.
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Reported $28/SF NNN Novant Health lease in Leland remains unverified, but $251M hospital approval confirms Brunswick County medical demand surge.
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Wilmington's April 2026 defense construction summit drew an expected 850 attendees but disclosed no contract values — a sector diversification signal with unverified economics.
Maya Shelton
Apr 29 2026
Vantaca's $4.9M Wilmington expansion added 104 tech jobs backed by $1.42M in JDIG incentives, testing the region's software workforce pipeline.
Maya Shelton
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Future Islands and Valient Thorr play Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC on May 16, 2026. Doors at 6 PM. Tickets on sale now.
World Ballet Company performs Swan Lake at UNCW's Kenan Auditorium April 25, 2026. Two shows, 50 dancers, tickets from $65.
