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1. On a Wilmington road, one development growing fast while another stalls (starnewsonline.com subscription) — If you drive Military Cutoff Road, you'll soon see big changes as Center Point nears opening while the massive Avenue project remains stalled despite construction approval. The story also details plans for Wilmington's first Chase Bank branch and new apartments at The Sterling, all reshaping the busy Mayfaire corridor over the next year.
2. Two-Headed Goats and a Unicorn Horn Fill the Rooms of This Bizarre North Carolina Museum (myfamilytravels.com) — Downtown Wilmington's oddities museum on Water Street packs two-headed animals, movie props, and a mirror maze into a historic 1869 iron works building. With daily hours, street parking, optional add-on experiences, and even occasional sword-swallowing demos, it offers locals and visitors a quirky indoor escape right on the Cape Fear riverfront.
3. CFCC opens permanent home for free drop-in childcare center (foxwilmington.com) — Cape Fear Community College has opened a permanent free drop-in childcare center on its Downtown Wilmington campus, giving student-parents a larger, dedicated space for their children. Serving ages six months to 12 years, the center operates weekdays and has already saved families thousands in care costs, helping more locals stay on track with degrees and credentials.
4. Sweet! Wilmington pastry chef wins a top prize at the NC Chef Showdown (starnewsonline.com subscription) — Wilmington food lovers can celebrate as local pastry chef Charmaine Devine of Sugo Italian Steakhouse is named 2026 Pastry Chef of the Year at the NC Chef Showdown. Other Wilmington-area chefs, including past winner Mauricio Huarcaya and competitors from Porters Neck and Wrightsville Beach, also shined, highlighting the region's growing reputation for creative, locally inspired cuisine.
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