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Steve Prefontaine American distance runner and Olympic hopeful has inspired countless runners over the years. Determined and gutsy he had an almost superhuman ability to push through exhaustion and then push some more. Although Prefontaine died tragically at age 24 in an automobile accident in 1975 before reaching his full potential he continues to provide…

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“What does he plant who plants a tree? He plants the friend of sun and sky; He plants the flag of breezes free; The shaft of beauty towering high he plants a home to heaven anigh. For song and mother-croon of bird in hushed and happy twilight heard — The treble of heaven’s harmony. These…

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25 incredible ways to help your family embrace the giving spirit of the Christmas season.

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Area artists offer beautiful and handmade products Kidding around… Paul Guerin Toymaker of Southport In an age of electronics Paul Guerin still handcrafts toys from wood with the precision and durability of years past.Most representtransportation and work vehicles including tow trucks trains cranes and more. Each toy takes a full day tomake. Instead of nails…

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A Soldier’s Story The conclusion of this poignant story based on Edward Hardin’s letters written home to Wilmington family and friends during World War I picks up during the 30th Division’s four months on the front lines in Belgium. It is highly significant in its descriptive narration of the horrific trench warfare and the month-long…

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A menu created by an executive chef just for readers served in our own dream location.

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They warm your heart and warm your feet. You may have the instinct to reach out and pat their fluffy heads but don’t. Alpacas are head shy. “In reality not many enjoy having that done. They like to be scratched where neck meets shoulder blade but not their rear ends and definitely not their heads…

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The Burgaw Autumn Harvest was held Nov. 2 2019 at the Burgaw Train Depot hosted by Richard and Carole Johnson showcasing Johnson’s latest venture Burgaw Now. The antebellum rail depot built circa 1850 and renovated in 2009 is located along the path of the former Wilmington to Weldon railroad. It is home to the town’s…

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Life happens while sitting around with friends and knitting. Or crocheting. Whoever has thread in their bag they are welcome to join and come sit and meet other people ” says Caroline Hegwer owner of The Noble Thread in downtown Wilmington. “Two different things bring people to a yarn shop. You have classes where people…

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Hard Hat Local Hero By Pat Bradford At a reunion fundraiser on Nov. 9 2019 the Friends of Wrightsville Beach dedicated the day to 2016 Waterman Hall of Fame (HOF) inductee Kevin Walker for prolific giving back to the community over the years. Walker inducted as a local hero and the Hall’s first member from…

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