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Former Pros Coming to Landfall By Brooklyn Owens The Landfall Legends of Tennis Tournament returns this year after a two-year hiatus. The Sept. 14-15 event features eight former professional players including Mardy Fish who was ranked as high as No. 7 in the world. Fish won 14 Association of Tennis Professionals tour events and earned…

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Wrightsville Beach Carolina Yacht Club History and Tradition The Carolina Yacht Club founded in 1853 on Wrightsville Beach is among the three oldest yacht clubs in the nation. The club fosters an appreciation for the history and tradition of yachting while also providing a fun family beach and soundfront destination complete with a deli and…

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The Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina
located near the shores of Lake Waccamaw in
Columbus County is saving the lives of vulnerable children.

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A graphic designer and illustrator by trade and education Bill Love’s passions include painting surfing and spending time on the water. Painting primarily in acrylics Love merges the influence of his occupation and interests into a body of work that is bold imaginative and constantly evolving. Love studied graphic design in college as a way…

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When Jeff and Jill Morris started planning their Harbor Island home there were two non-negotiables. It had to have lots of outdoor living spaces and windows to take advantage of the views of Motts Channel and the waters beyond. And the interior had to be designed around Jill’s art collection. Jeff a custom builder and…

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Like many local businesses Dr. Brady Semmel’s office decor features a coastal motif. Look a little closer though and it becomes clear that there is something unique here. Shells are displayed in every room. Not just your typical cockles scallops and quahogs that might be found on a walk along Wrightsville Beach or a trip…

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A match race between Bryan Humphrey’s 24-foot spritsail skiff Kommradeship and Matt Robert’s brand new 20-foot shad boat replica is scheduled in September from Wrightsville’s Banks Channel to Southport for the annual boat show. Bryan Humphrey’s 24-foot spritsail skiff Kommradeship was on the cover of our May issue illustrating a story on the Beaufort Wooden…

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Horseshoe crabs have been around over 400 million years. Today their Carolina-blue blood is used to test the safety of vaccines and
medical equipment.

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Art Showcase at Landfall By Brooklyn Owens The annual Landfall Art Show & Sale one of the area’s premier showcases for local artists is scheduled for August 16-18 at the Nicklaus Clubhouse. “This show has always been to support local artists ” says Olof Preston chair of the 19th iteration of the juried event. “It’s…

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Geese caused lots of problems at Airlie Gardens. But since the arrival of Reilly visitors no longer
have a fowl experience.

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