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What residents are talking about in Wilmington public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
103 N 7th Street Setbacks
Group Day Facility LDC Amendment
Zoning & land use
Living Hope Day Shelter
1110 Windsor Dr. - Variance
620 Orange St. (R05405-012-017-000): New house construction.
308 Hooker Road- Variance to City Code Section 18-316 for impacts to specimen trees. (BADV-BOA-2026-0004) Todd Rademacher, Planner II
1159 Sea Lavender Drive- Appeal of staff determination that a fence exceeds the standards as set forth in City Code Section 18-554 (Legacy Code). (BACEO-BOA-2026-0005) Brian Chambers, Assistant Planning Director
College Road Wawa Gas Station
1812 Grace Street Porch Addition and Additions
814 McCumber Alley New Construction
1812 Grace St. (R04815-018-003-000): Alterations to the front porch and an addition.
306 Anderson Street – Variance to City Code Section 18-325
Appeal of zoning interpretation of what constitutes outdoor amplified sound.
2722 Shandy Lane- Variance to City Code Section 18-199
Greater Downtown Plan
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Wilmington from local and regional media.
2 dead, 6 injured in shooting at nightclub
A man and a woman died, and six other people were hurt.
Nov 2, 2026Wilmington police searching for missing 15-year-old boy
The Wilmington Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 15-year-old boy.
Oct 31, 2026Columbus County commissioners to consider transit fare increases, PFAS settlements
Columbus County commissioners are set to consider several transportation, infrastructure, legal and budget items when they meet Monday night.
Oct 30, 2026Department of Transportation investing $498 million into U.S. port rennovations
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a $498 million investment into 35 port projects across 19 states to bolster America’s supply chains ports.
Oct 28, 2026Wilmington planning staff working on open space zoning district
WILMINGTON — The City of Wilmington’s planning department has been exploring a major change to its land code with an additional zoning district for open space, though its initial momentum has now been stalled. At September’s parks and recreation adv...
Oct 28, 20261 year later: Is Wilmington on track to eliminate traffic-related deaths and injuries by 2036?
It’s been one year since Vision Zero started in the City of Wilmington.
Oct 27, 2026Family of Wilmington man shot by police demands release of body camera footage
The family of a Wilmington man shot by law enforcement officers more than two months ago is demanding the release of police body camera footage after the district attorney's office decided not to file charges against the officers involved.
Oct 27, 2026WMPO receives grant for advanced air mobility planning
WILMINGTON — The North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation has awarded a little more than $800,000 to three transportation planning organizations, including the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, to help ...
Oct 26, 2026Impact fees spark debate in Brunswick: Are they allowed, will they curb development or drive up housing costs?
BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Impact fees were at the forefront of a recent commissioner candidate forum, often floated as a way to help curb development and address infrastructure needs — or at the very least have developers foot the bill for the growth. Howev...
Oct 26, 202615-year-old girl dies after getting hit while riding e-scooter, police say
A 15-year-old girl died after she was hit while riding an electric scooter, according to authorities.
Oct 25, 2026NHCS exploring surcharge on city venues for arts funding, council reluctant
WILMINGTON — An added source of revenue for school arts funding via a City of Wilmington and New Hanover County Schools partnership could be dead on arrival after some city council members indicate their disfavor for it. New Hanover County Schools an...
Oct 23, 2026Update: Corning agrees to expansion in $5-million incentive deal with New Hanover County, Wilmington
Monday morning, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $3 million economic development grant to Corning Incorporated to expand its facility in Wilmington. Wilmington City Council agreed to a similar $2 million plan on Tuesday.
Oct 20, 2026