Posts by WB Magazine
Tactical Vehicle
Wrapped by Empie Park, at the corner of Independence Boulevard and Park Avenue, Station 2 is one of Wilmington’s many fire stations. Built in 2011, Station 2 is a Special Operations station staffed by the department’s technical rescue team for unique emergencies including confined space, structural collapse, trench, high-rise and motor vehicle extractions, and swift…
Read MoreGrab and Stay
Professional surfer and Wrightsville native Mason Barnes, along with longtime friends Chris and Michaela Batten, has reimagined the former fuel and convenience store on the Causeway into Bevvy Mart, it’s as much of a hangout spot as a place to pick up favorite treats. Wrightsville Beach has long been known for its waves, laid-back vibe,…
Read MoreWB Landmark
At the intersection of Stone Street and North and South Lumina avenues in Wrightsville Beach is an art deco building that has stood for seven decades. The town was incorporated in 1899. The Saffo building has been home to numerous businesses since its construction in 1948, including an ABC store. More currently, the downstairs has…
Read MoreGroms: A New Generation
Checking the waves every morning. Living by one of the best breaks in North Carolina with the old-school surfers. Enjoying the weather and waves. Surfing three or four times a day with friends and family. Being in the water all the time. Being close to a super nice beach. Going to Masonboro. Fishing every day.…
Read MoreMy Thoughts
From late 2000 to early 2003, I spent a great deal of time in the North Carolina room conducting research for stories and looking at photographs. I spent many quarters back then on copying documents. This was before the digital age blossomed. You’ll notice from the photo credits that many of our archival photos that…
Read MoreTimeless Allure
Reflecting history from four centuries and providing an echo of the cypress forests and wetlands that flourished for thousands of years in North Carolina, Greenfield Lake is a unique part of Wilmington’s landscape. Naturalist Paul Bartsch, an assistant curator at the U.S. National Museum (part of the Smithsonian Institution), wrote a description of Greenfield when…
Read MoreAll in La Famiglia
As the grandkids swing from the live oak tree at their grandparents’ new home overlooking Masonboro Sound, the aroma of homemade chicken cacciatore fills the kitchen. The family has gathered for one of their grandmother Nonna’s signature authentic Italian meals to celebrate the youngest grandchild being born, making eight grandchildren in all. “La famiglia e…
Read MoreDiver Down
The annual Wrightsville Beach Spearfishing Tournament, headquartered at SeaPath Marina & Yacht Club, is back in September after a one-year hiatus. The tournament began in 1998, organized by Aquatic Safaris. Mark Labocetta came to the first spearfishing tournament from the College of Charleston, and he says he brought free diving to the event. Now the…
Read MoreRising To The Challenge
Waking up in the morning isn’t easy for everyone. However, a good breakfast can be an excellent motivator. The process begins by stretching out the soreness of sleep and grabbing the toaster, then reaching toward the top shelf for that delicious homemade bread. Popping it in the toaster for exactly two and a half minutes…
Read MoreLand Ho!
From the exacting world of a left-brained numbers guy comes a softened, romantic look at boats, harbors, and landscapes, the favorite subjects of self-taught impressionist Pappy Khouri. Khouri never studied art but may have inherited some gifts from his great grandfather, Curtis Winters, who was an artist and a sea captain. “I have some of…
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