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Developers say the project's added density will address New Hanover's housing shortage, but residents say it exacerbates existing concerns.

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Planning Commission will review six zoning changes this Wednesday during its meeting, including plans for a new restaurant downtown…

But, looking back on 2020, many owners and entrepreneurs have closed, permanently or long term. Some of the closures have been from well-known chains like Stein Mart and one of Wilmington’s Ruby Tuesday locations. The list, unfortunately, also includes some of the area’s oldest businesses. Here are a few of the small local businesses now gone.  The Sideboard: This board game cafe on Oleander Dr. announced it would close in October, saying the business model where human interaction (via game playing) is encouraged was difficult in the COVID era. It hopes to reopen.   Port City Escape:...

We've seen a host of Christmas traditions in the Wilmington area. Because of the pandemic, this year's Christmas will be harder on many people, whether they have lost loved ones due to COVID-19 or spending time alone to remain safe. With that in mind, here's a look at past holidays in the Port City area via photos to provide some measure of good cheer. Wrightsville Beach: 1940s At the time, there were very few year-round residents in the beach town, but still some kids ready to try out their new Christmas toys. World War II changed the population, however, with an infusion of shipyard worker...