Posts by WB Magazine
Happy as a Clam
Even for soup aficionados, the idea of a steaming hot bowlful in the summer may sound contrarian. However, there is a palpable sense of excitement associated with the longer nights, shorter days, and the brisk afternoons of autumn. Not surprisingly, it’s the time of year when thoughts turn to hearty, rich, delicious soup. Fall in…
Read MoreWalking for a Cause
Isabella Cox was diagnosed with epilepsy in the third grade. “I was diagnosed with benign rolandic epilepsy at 9 years old and on medication for four years,” says Cox, a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Hoggard High School and president of the school’s National Honor Society. She has been seizure-free for six years…
Read MoreCeramic Craftsfolk Show and Sell Unique Wares
Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Show and Sale Nov. 3rd -5th Dozens of well-known community ceramicists will feature their latest creations during the annual Coastal Carolina Clay Guild (CCCG) Holiday Show and Sale at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center at 120 South 2nd Street in Wilmington, Nov. 3-5. The unique pieces of art, many of…
Read MoreY’all Come In
There’s something special about a neighbor or a friend popping over and coming in through the back door. That “come on in” Southern feeling is what the Back Door Kitchen Tour, founded in 1973, has come to emulate. The tour is sponsored by the Residents of Old Wilmington and benefits the downtown area. The 2023…
Read MoreThe Bigfoot Trail
The legend of Bigfoot has enlivened many campfires over the years. Tales of encounters with Sasquatch, descriptions of how tall, hairy and intimidating he is, leave some spooked and others excited. Is it wishful imagination, or are elusive real-life creatures concealing themselves in the forests? There is no definitive evidence that Bigfoot exists — no…
Read MoreGroms: Where Are They Now
[grŏmz] noun. The word grom originated from the word grommet and generally refers to a young surfer more or less 18 years old who is just getting started in the sport. Grom can also be used to describe an older newbie surfer, or even a skater, skier, snowboarder or anyone taking up an extreme sport.…
Read MoreUp Front
Our cover story is writer Beth Hedgepeth’s “where are they now” update on young local male surfers, called groms. Pictured is Jack Brandon. We first featured these seven in 2005. Hedgepeth checked in with them eight years later, and now the present day look at their lives another decade later is simply fascinating. Of all…
Read MoreFreedom, Fluidity and Flow
As many of the most accomplished artists may attest, the art itself can sometimes feel as if it is dictating its own direction. Early abstract expressionists believed in the power of letting go as a means of leveraging pure creative expression. They focused on tapping into the creativity bubbling under the surface of the conscious…
Read MoreThe Boat House
At the west end of Oak Island overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway is an innovative two-level home of contemporary style offering rest, relaxation and healthy living. Designed by Lisle Architecture and built by J. Long Custom Homes, this unique dwelling is an intentional escape from the busyness of life. It is called the Boat House. “The…
Read MoreImages of Distinction
This year’s Images of Distinction exhibit, sponsored and organized by the Cape Fear Camera Club, includes four photographs that were award winners in the 2023 Wrightsville Beach Magazine photography contest. Robert Thurston won first place in the landscape category in Wrightsville Beach Magazine’s contest for his photo titled Ian’s Prelude. Leesa Beckmann received an honorable…
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