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The Lost Face of Lincoln
The fascinating story of a life mask made of Abraham Lincoln before he took the White House and how it came to North Carolina.
Read MoreA Giant Inventory of Experiences
Jay DeChesere’s paintings and drawings reflect his passion for travel and love of the natural world Centrally located in artist and architect Jay DeChesere’s studio is a dual work setup. This semicircular space includes one raised easel-like platform devoted to his watercolor practice and another to his more recent work with pastels. As he paints…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor
Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall I saw this note and photo about a Wrightsville Beach lifeguard Maj. Wilbur Brown at the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. It was really emotional to see the tributes to local folks. I watched several women crying as they walked away — might they have lost a son? All these years later…
Read MoreFrom Sea To Dinner Table
Spearfishing off Wrightsville Beach provides locals a bounty of fresh fish and a healthy lifestyle.
Read MoreSchool’s Out At Wrightsville’s 220 Coral Drive
There’s a different sound coming from 220 Coral Drive this school season. It is no longer buzzing with the playful hum of busy children learning and growing nor the friendly chatter of parents discussing local news with their neighbors on the sidewalk out front. Instead the grinding sounds of progress are heard as workers hurry…
Read MoreHeron Watch
A vacation home turned primary residence on Lumina Avenue gets a new life and a new name as a Modern Coastal masterpiece christened Heron Watch.
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Six Blocks of Art: Buy American Buy Local by Pat Bradford Each year six blocks of Front Street is blocked off to vehicular traffic for craftsmen to display and sell art: jewelry pottery fiber wood visual photography and glass. It is called the American Craft Walk held in downtown Wilmington. The line of tents over…
Read MoreDoin’ Good: One Year Later: Still on the Job
It’s been almost a full year since Hurricane Florence brought sustained wind rain flooding and abject misery to Eastern North Carolina but there is still much to be done. Out of the media spotlight many hurricane victims still face great need. The region was flooded with nonprofit organizations and church groups after the storm doing…
Read MoreThe Long Journey Home: Air Force Major Ronnie Brown
Air Force Major Ronnie Brown didn’t return home from Vietnam the way other soldiers did he was Missing in Action (MIA).
Read MoreA Symbiotic Relationship
Katherine Wolf Webb’s home is newish built in 2006 but in a Spanish-mission style that has a charming historical feel. The salvaged front antique iron garden gate opens to an unconventionally free-form yard; St. Augustine turf meets riotous beds of goldenrod Joe Pye weed cemetery-orphaned Easter lilies and shrub roses. My knock on the front…
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