Posts by WB Magazine
Sweet Summer Bliss
For those fortunate enough to have visited Hawaii, memories of the journey might be tied to the sweet, tantalizing aroma of fresh pineapple wafting through the fields at Dole Plantation. The tourist attraction is smack dab between Honolulu and the surf meccas of the North Shore on the island of Oahu. With fields of pineapple…
Read MoreMark Weber: A Port City Artist and Illustrator
Mark Weber’s creativity as a meticulous artist and seasoned illustrator makes it impossible to box him into one category. He welcomes a blank canvas with a variety of styles intertwined with rich layers of textures and tones. His paintings connect him to people and can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the United…
Read MoreAnimals, Art and Adventure
There is something otherworldly about visiting the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. Zebras and giraffes share a few acres with ostriches. It is such a natural-looking vista. They appear as much at home as if they were on the plains of Africa — a place where most visitors will never actually set foot. Strolling further…
Read MoreEclectic Excellence
Eclectic style is multifaceted and difficult to pull off, but Wilmington homeowner and interior designer Paula Warren nailed it in this stunning renovation of the Miles Costin House. Paula and husband, Chan Warren, purchased the historic home on 5th Avenue in downtown Wilmington in 2020 and have spun it into a masterpiece. All 22 rooms…
Read MoreUp Front
This is the time when locals turn over the beaches we treasure all year long to visitors to enjoy for a few short months. As you prepare for the influx of visitors, we bring you the story of the Wilmington Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit. This unit was catapulted into the limelight in 2022 when…
Read MoreEquine Officers on Patrol
A quick stroll through the busy streets of downtown Wilmington involves many sounds, but the most memorable might be the clip-clop of horses’ hooves. Comet, Crescent, Elton and Ranger, the Wilmington Police Department Mounted Unit’s equine officers, are frequently on patrol, maintaining crowd control — which can involve clearing sidewalks — and preventing fights from…
Read MoreFormed by a Love of Painting
It started about six years ago in Mexico. A group of female abstract artists experimented with a week of communal painting at the Instituto de Allende in San Miguel de Allende. Artist and gallery owner Merry Calderoni hosted the group, which stayed at a bed and breakfast she owned with her husband, Ben. It was…
Read MoreFighting the Good Fight
Derek Brunson stands inside the caged ring at the Ogden YMCA Activity Center, giving final instructions to fighters who are about to battle it out. The April 2023 event was an Ultimate Battle Grounds MMA (mixed martial arts) tournament. “Martial arts is about respect and discipline. It provides structure and confidence,” says Brunson, No. 9…
Read MoreOur Place
The job market is strong, unemployment is low, and the number of job openings are plentiful. This is especially true in the restaurant and hospitality industry, as it is not uncommon to see “Help Wanted” signs posted on windows and websites. Cape Fear Community College is helping prepare highly qualified applicants for such positions through…
Read MoreThree Days Hunting the Wild Turkey
Day 1 Up at 4 a.m., the hunter walked quietly through his dark kitchen and out the back door to his truck, careful not to disturb his family. It was the opening week of the spring gobbler season. He had permission to hunt on a friend’s farm and three days of vacation. He layered his…
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