Zillow recently announced its six hottest home trends to watch for in 2024. Four of them are wellness related. No one should be surprised by this, as homeowners are increasingly acknowledging and appreciating the links between their living spaces and quality of life. That’s showing up in both home improvement and resale reports. Here are the trends the real estate platform cited, and why designers and real estate professionals interviewed in writing about them agree — with a few caveats. Sensor... read more

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Li’l Friday is a weekly roundup of events in art, music, theater, comedy, pop-up markets and more. All events featured were scheduled as of Thursday; however, it’s wise to check in ahead of attending any one. Inclement weather, changes in schedules and unforeseen circumstances may shift for organizers at the last minute. Thursday, Nov. 10 ‘Monologues that Matter’Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd St. • Free Presented by Port City ... read more

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Seasonal flu vaccines are available at no charge over the next two weeks in New Hanover County. The county’s Health and Human Services Public Health will offer drive-thru flu vaccines Oct. 4 to 7 and Oct. 10 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone 6 months and older eligible for a flu shot can visit the Health and Human Services parking lot at 1650 Greenfield St. and receive service without having to get out of their cars. “We want this process to truly be as simple as possible ... read more

North Carolina ranked first in the nation in an analysis of statewide economic development achievements in 2021. For achievement, the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) received top honors and won Site Selection magazine’s 2022 Prosperity Cup. The prosperity cup award is given annually to state-level organizations with the most successful economic development projects in their state in the prior year. For ... read more

By Michael Praats WECT Published: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:08 AM EDT Following a ruling from a three-judge panel from the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling the City of Wilmington’s short-term rental ordinances violated state law, City Council will vote on returning more than $500,000 to those who paid the fees. According to the documents from the City of Wilmington, they’d also pay interest. “Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 160D-106, registration fees collected sin... read more