Cape Fear 2020

As we move towards 2020, we'll be making room for more buildings, roads and other infrastructure. And in the 21st century that includes cell phone towers. Full story...

Sam and Cathy Ibrahim are serious about their children's education. They have four kids who all attend Wilmington Christian Academy -- the largest private religious school in our area. Full story...

Growth at ILM is already taking off. Less than two weeks ago the airport announced Allegiant Air will offer low cost direct flights to Orlando. Full story...

As technology continues to evolve at warp speed, will plans for our schools curriculum better prepare students for the future? Full story...

There's a growing demand for port space here on the east coast as west coast ports reach capacity. The Port of Wilmington is nearing capacity and going through expansion projects. Full story...

The port of Wilmington has supplied jobs and money locally and statewide for decades. Now it's trying to keep up with the pressure of rapid growth. By 2020 we will see big things from the North Carolina State Ports Authority. Full story...

Stormwater runoff has become a major issue here in southeastern North Carolina, especially in areas that are growing rapidly. Full story...

The trend continues to change in the film and television industry, and as it does, Wilmington tries to adapt to stay in the game. So as we look toward the year 2020, where will Hollywood East stand? That's a hard question to answer since the industry is continually evolving. Full story...

Thirteenth District Attorney Rex Gore says pretty soon Brunswick County will have to make a decision on whether to add on to the brand new courthouse. Construction was finished in 2002. Full story...

Earlier this month we told you New Hanover County roads are rated the most dangerous in the state for drivers. It's a problem that could get worse as our area continues to grow. Full story...

It's a fact of life, the more people in an area, the more crime. It's one unfortunate side of our region's growth. Full story...

Every now and then, you'll hear about a new production coming to Wilmington, whether it's a television pilot, a feature film or an independent film. But what makes a filmmaker choose Wilmington over other locations? Full story...

In Pender County the population is expected to grow by 50 percent over the next decade. Much of that growth is happening in the county's largest community, unincorporated Hampstead. Full story...

Throughout our Cape Fear 2020 series we've focused a lot of attention on the vast number of people coming to North Carolina. But just who is moving here and why? Full story...