Posts by WB Magazine
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Each season is characterized by specific conditions: a recurrent period characterized by certain occurrences, occupations, festivities, or crops; a period of time; a period during which something particular takes place; a period of time that is considered proper, suitable, or natural for something; any definite or indefinite time; seasoned — to render competent through trial…
Read MoreBig-Game Fishing
In December 1963, I made my first solo trip out of the continental United States. I was intrigued by the idea of seeing some of Mexico, but more so by the prospect of going after sailfish. After a few days of wandering around Acapulco and the surrounding area, experiencing the culture and tasty local foods,…
Read MoreCucalorus Turns 30
The 30th Cucalorus Film Festival will take place Nov. 20-24 at multiple venues in Wilmington, including Thalian Hall, Jengo’s Playhouse, on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus, and other locations throughout downtown. Audiences will be treated to documentaries, short films, and feature-length movies from independent filmmakers. Executive Director Dan Brawley will look back at…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
This is just a note to let you and your staff know how much I enjoyed David Norris’ story on Greenfield Park that appeared in your September 2024 issue of Wrightsville Beach Magazine. But there was a little piece of the lakes history that I missed in Norris’ story. Near the children’s playground there stood…
Read MoreEagles Island
Eagles Island occupies a unique place in the lower Cape Fear. It is perhaps most famous as the home of the USS North Carolina, yet the island’s long history includes abundant ricefields, naval stores production, and shipbuilding. The island, up to two miles across and seven miles north to south, is bordered by the Cape…
Read MoreMy Thoughts
This month was one of them. I have always liked the idea of having chickens in my backyard, but it’s not one I have acted on. When a friend started her coop in August, I felt it would hold interest for our readers. Come learn the many different kinds of chickens and ways to raise…
Read MoreBackyard Coops
Raising chickens is a lifestyle that is spreading beyond traditional farm life and finding its way into urban backyards. Chicks are not just cute pets — they are hard work. Kiersten Wildeboer, who lives on five acres in Castle Hayne, has raised chickens and ducks for several years. She says a great place to start…
Read MorePouring Into Others
Realist J. Chris Wilson liked to paint big. He wanted viewers to feel as if they were experiencing the image in person for themselves. His widow, Kathy, says his work was never meant to be like the Hudson River Valley landscapes that can appear overly romanticized. “Chris never aspired to be more than a Southern…
Read MoreCalifornia Dreaming
When slow-moving Hurricane Florence finally moved away after stalling over eastern North Carolina during the second and third weeks of September 2018, the storm left a wake of destruction behind. The estimated damage was $17 billion. Flooding from more than 30 inches of rain was a major issue, as were the 27 tornadoes the storm…
Read MoreTransplanted Delicacies
Though they originated in Connecticut in 1929, lobster rolls have made their way across the country, and Southeastern North Carolina has accepted the tasty import with open arms (and mouths). The New England and Canadian maritime meal consists of buttery lobster meat in a mayonnaise-based sauce in a top-split bun usually topped with chives. What’s…
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