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Road Warriors
It’s the first week of January and Joe and Barbara D’Alessandro are relaxing in their Wilmington home thankful to be off the road thankful for the time they’ve had together over the holidays. They are in their movie room about to watch the film “Loving” to evaluate it for Academy Award consideration. Yes those Academy…
Read MoreArt and Architecture
Architecture has played an important role in the development of painting since the Italian Renaissance when religious scenes were set in complex architectural structures to emphasize perspective and depth. In the 16th century architectural painting became a genre in its own right reaching its peak in 19th-century Holland during The Golden Age of Dutch painting.…
Read MoreReal Estate Roundup 2016
The region’s real estate market is continuing to strengthen. Our annual roundup features an in-depth look at top-selling properties market leaders and trends.
Read MoreShare the Love with Pomegranates
Perfect for Valentine’s Day Pomegranates are heart-healthy and tasty bursting with nutrients antioxidants and flavor.
Read MoreState of the Sand: Preserving North Carolina’s Beaches and Inlets
The wellbeing of Wrightsville Beach and our other coastal communities is a significant benefit not only for New Hanover County but also statewide.
Read MoreTechnology and Art
Whether working with old-school historic methods or cutting-edge ultramodern digital techniques a diverse group of photographers practicing in the Wilmington region elevates the medium to an art form.
Read MoreA Passion for Preservation
If there were a prize for the ideal match between home and occupant Beverly Tetterton would easily win. She and her husband Glenn live in a 100-plus-year-old neoclassical house downtown. The historic home is the perfect fit for Wilmington’s unofficial historian. “I’ve been saving buildings and working in historical preservation my whole adult life ”…
Read MoreGate Keepers: Recruiting Physicians
The greater Wilmington area is a healthier community thanks to physician recruiters who bring talented doctors and their families to New Hanover County.
Read MoreTrash Nerds: Reclaiming Garbage from the Landfills and Oceans
Joe Suleyman loves trash. “I would call myself a trash nerd ” admits the director of environmental management for New Hanover County’s Solid Waste Management. With a resume that lists U.S. Army Engineer School and strengths in mapping and geodesy (the science of applied mathematics and earth science) Suleyman is in fact a sanitation engineer.…
Read MoreThe House that Glass Built
Reflection openness and transparency. Retractable doors draw the eye toward the sparkling blue water just a stone’s throw away. Reflective surfaces mirror the view as the ocean is recreated on cabinets countertops doors and windows. A vaulted ceiling leaves the living spaces wide open with glass continuing floor to ceiling. Through the transparent walls a…
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