Wilmington’s Big Moves in Health and Infrastructure | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Wilmington’s healthcare landscape is heating up as Atrium, Novant, and UNC Health battle for control of key hospitals—potentially reshaping access for thousands. Meanwhile, a new Walmart Supercenter heads to Carolina Shores, Leland Village welcomes Publix and First Watch, and backyard chickens may soon be legal in Brunswick County. Infrastructure gains include federal runway upgrades for Wilmington International Airport and plans to upgrade the Sheriff’s Office range in New Hanover County. A landfill fire was quickly contained, while transit proposals in Brunswick County could transform daily…