December 2024

Art is more than what Katia Campbell does. It is the hub of family discussion. It is cherished, and an investment of time and energy. In regard to her family, she says it is “our life.” Campbell, a native of France, enjoys the challenge of painting alla prima, typically with oils and palette knives. She…

Sometimes in life we have the good fortune to meet someone so extraordinary, so inspirational, that we cannot help but be transformed. Angela Downey, a running coach, personal trainer, lifestyle coach, and elite athlete, is such a person. Her extraordinarily positive personality inspires all who have the privilege to train under her, or simply be…

There’s a nautical term that historically means protecting shelter, and it refers to the windward shore from a vessel. Windward, or leeward, is the direction opposite to the way the wind is blowing. For a family well into the process of designing a new home on a lot they purchased in their Landfall neighborhood, this…

On those rare days when snow falls on coastal North Carolina, people young and old turn out by the hundreds to see the wintry precipitation falling over the ocean and onto the beaches. It is a remarkable and wonderful sight to behold. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) winter outlook released in mid-October has…

Holiday seasons include experiencing traditions with family and friends. When gatherings become communal, requests such as, “Will you please bring your mac and cheese dish or your glorious yeast rolls?” or “Who is going to make Aunt Sylvia’s stuffing this year?” are common. One such tradition in my family is Great Aunt Myrtle’s chocolate éclair…

Some require pre-registration or tickets to be purchased in advance.Some change without notice, and/or sell out in advance.Please confirm details before you go. Wrightsville Beach Holiday Events in November 11/29 5:30pmTree Lighting, Music & Santa Wrightsville Beach Town Hallhttps://www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com/484/Christmas-Season-Kickoff 11/30 10am – 4pmDay in the ParkArts and crafts, food vendors, bounce house for kids.Wrightsville Beach…

Samaritan’s Purse is one of the first to respond in the aftermath of any natural disaster, whether a typhoon in Vietnam, an earthquake in Haiti, flooding in the Philippines, a tornado in Arkansas, wildfires in California, or a hurricane in Florida. It’s been in the DNA of the North Carolina-based nonprofit relief organization since it…

The greater Wilmington area has celebrated Christmas in its own unique way over the years, from a holiday dinner of flounder stuffed with oysters and crab to decorating a massive oak tree on the north side of the city with more than 750 lights. The tree in the old Hilton Park on the banks of…

Bless you Pat Bradford!  Oh my, such a moving story! Your efforts over the decades addressing those struggling with life are heroic and inspirational as evidenced in the numerous accounts you have penned in many past editions of the Wrightsville Beach Magazine. But this one was particularly gut wrenching for me, a trigger that confirms what I…