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The Cargo District houses a variety of storefronts to explore. Most are built out of repurposed shipping containers.

The emergence of Wilmington’s Cargo District

Abigail Celoria, Culture Editor March 5, 2023
Leslie Smith, owner of the contracting business LS Smith, Inc., moved to Wilmington twenty years ago with a desire to try something new. He worked mainly on apartment complexes—a venture that lost creative satisfaction for Smith as time went on. In 2010, Smith first explored his interests in art and industrial architecture in a property at Rosemont Ave. nicknamed “MoCo,” short for “Modern Cottage.” This was his first experience building from shipping containers.
Spill Coffee and Roastery.

Women-owned coffee shop ‘Spill’ is the perfect place to unwind after finals

Olivia Vizethann, Contributing Writer December 10, 2021
From being able to talk to the owners, to watching them work behind the counter, it is clear they are an unstoppable team. Weaving in and around each other, passing oat milk, chai and espresso shots without missing a beat is like a dance, pouring passion into each cup. If you are looking for caffeine and a one-of-a-kind environment, Spill is the place to go.
Events Calendar: November 15-22

Events Calendar: November 15-22

Kiley Woods, Staff Writer November 15, 2021
Looking for something to do this week? The Seahawk has rounded up events at UNCW and in the Wilmington community so you can start making plans.
Events Calendar: September 28 - October 3

Events Calendar: September 28 – October 3

Kiley Woods, Contributing Writer September 28, 2021

Looking for something to do this week? The Seahawk has rounded up events at UNCW and in the Wilmington community so you can start making plans. Tuesday, Sept. 28   Plant Swap  Waterline Brewing is...

Events Calendar: September 21-26

Events Calendar: September 21-26

Kiley Woods, Contributing Writer September 20, 2021
Looking for something to do this week? The Seahawk has rounded up events at UNCW and in the Wilmington community so you can start making plans.
Events Calendar: September 6-12

Events Calendar: September 6-12

Kiley Woods, Contributing Writer September 6, 2021

Looking for something to do this week? The Seahawk has rounded up events at UNCW and in the Wilmington community so you can start making plans. Monday, Sept. 6  Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market   Come...

Events Calendar: August 31 - September 5

Events Calendar: August 31 – September 5

Kiley Woods, Contributing Writer August 30, 2021
Looking for something to do this week? The Seahawk has rounded up events at UNCW and in the Wilmington community so you can start making plans.
Growing a green thumb: Get started on spring gardening with Wilmington's best garden centers and nurseries

Growing a green thumb: Get started on spring gardening with Wilmington’s best garden centers and nurseries

Hannah McDonnell, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

Springtime is officially here and for some that means that it is time to gardening again. For those of us that love plants but have limited gardening skills, now is the perfect time to try your hand at...

Views from abroad: Scotland vs U.S. college city life

Views from abroad: Scotland vs U.S. college city life

Veronica Wernicke, Assistant Opinion Editor January 24, 2019

'Ello lads and lassies, I hope this Thursday is treating you well. In this week's edition of "views from abroad," I want to focus on the college or university city life. As a refresher, Stirling is...

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