For the past year, Sandy Thorpe and Andy Hewitt have watched their vision for the Soda Pop District progress from their offices on Princess Street.   After ushering in the successful start to Hi-Wire Brewing and Cugino Forno, more is in the works with Raleigh-based Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard renovating the space next door. The partners are also unveiling Bottle Works this week in the former Coca-Cola bottling facility at 921 Princess St. With tenants like Beach & Barn and Craftspace taking up l... read more

In a city known for its historical significance, you can look in any direction in Wilmington and find yourself transported back to a time of struggle, triumph and adventure. Established in 1739, this Port City has survived the ravages of war from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and WWII, with architecture and historical indicators intact, and is still thriving today. Throughout this time, the Cape Fear River has been the primary influence on the area, providing a pathway for trade and industry. Wilmingto... read more

Wilmington E-Bike Tours Catch the History on our E-Bike Wilmington Brewery Tour Welcome to Historic Wilmington, North Carolina – a port city that is home to hidden history and craft beer. If you are ready to see historic Wilmington with the wind blowing through your hair, Wilmington Bike & Brew Tours has an E-Bike Tour to suit every taste. And our tours are much better than an E-Bike Rental, because we show you around and give you a place to go! In addition to a pedal-assist E-Bike, our Wilmington E-... read more

n today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates and purchase a home, housing inventory dropped even further. Experts consider this to be the biggest challenge facing an otherwise hot market while buyers continue to compete for homes. As Danielle Hale, Ch... read more

The US housing market has had a white hot year. Home sales are on track to reach the highest level in 15 years, with an estimated 6 million homes sold in 2021. But whether you benefited from this surge depended a lot on if you were selling a home or buying one. Homeowners saw average home prices skyrocket nearly 20% through the third quarter compared to a year ago, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. It was the largest annual home price increase in the history of the age... read more