August 2024

When singer Garth Brooks said, “Just keep taking chances and having fun,” he could have been describing the motivation behind the design of this residence overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway at Bradley Creek Point. The warm and welcoming happy feel is just what the homeowners desired, which all began with taking a chance on a little…

Our dazzling Home of Distinction gives us a glimpse of happy family life on the water on Bradley Creek. If it is August, peaches are in season, and we have a mouth-watering peach cobbler recipe for our Savor readers.  It’s fairly obvious by my photo that I thoroughly enjoyed scouting this month’s cover story. This…

Enjoy the ride. That’s Sue Immen’s oft-repeated phrase, which can apply to anything in life. However, it also coincides nicely with her retired life at The Wild Horse Preserve at Grayce Wynds Farm in Supply, NC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Sue and her husband, Bill. Sue and Bill call Grayce Wynds Farm home. The…

Most people quite likely are unfamiliar with the aviation gem known as Civil Air Patrol (CAP). CAP, an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, boasts a long and storied history dating to the 1930s. Its original purpose was the mobilization of civilian aviators to aid in national defense during wartime. It has since morphed into…

Running home barefoot along the sandy dunes after a long day of splashing in salty waves, your stomach growls with the promise of food. Dinner sizzles on the grill as the fading summer heat dries your sweat-and-sun-stained skin. All attention is on the roasting meats and vegetables above the charcoal, and the scents of garlic…

The wildlife of Wilmington is truly a sight to behold. Look down and see scattering green anoles and the flashing scales of a rattlesnake. Look out to sea and witness dolphins playing in the waves and stingrays flapping in the tide. Look up and spot squawking seagulls and watch the city’s most magnificent bird: the…

In between waves at the May 18, 2024, Surf Dog Experience just north of the Carolina Beach Pier, mother and daughter golden retriever Zeva and goldendoodle Ivy rest on their surf boards watching the shore break. Trainer Ivan Stahnke, his family and dogs live in Walkertown, North Carolina. Ziva began surfing with Stahnke when she…

The growth of Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is a boon to the regional economy, creating an economic impact of $2.5 billion and serving more than 1.3 million travelers in 2023.  ILM is the fourth-fastest growing airport in the nation and number one in North Carolina. But with growth can come concerns over noise levels. To…

Real estate brokerage is an old business. For most of the 20th century, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) prevailed. All agents in a real estate transaction worked for the seller. Eventually the law recognized the inequities of this arrangement, and brokers working with buyers were released from any fiduciary duty (legal obligation) to the…

Lake Norman’s Normie Lake Norman near Charlotte is a well-loved man-made lake constructed in the 1960s. Originally built by Duke Power as part of the Cowan Ford Dam to help with flooding, the lake is now a popular destination for thrill-seekers and getaway groups. However, there are tales of something lurking beneath those still waters.…