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Twenty Things To Do
School is out. Days are long and sunshiny. Now is the most wonderful time of the year in Wrightsville Beach and its surrounding region for many activities. Bookmark our list of the top twenty things to do for summer fun and exploration.
Read MoreUpFront
Sea glass and vine-ripened tomatoes: two undeniable signs of summer.
Read MoreStill Sweethearts
Three couples revisit their June nuptials and return to our pages with updates in celebration of wedding season. Read about how they keep the marital spark alight.
Read MoreClouds
Painter Janette Hopper studied the sky to create the latest chapter of her six-month art exhibition Dancing Through My Blogosphere. Look around her Wilmington studio to view her ethereal paintings and out the window to see what inspires her.
Read MoreFoam and Fiberglass Canvas
A surfboard is more than a shred sled; for these five artists it s also a blank canvas. See how they create custom works of collectible art using acrylic paint airbrush and ink pen techniques.
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Veiled in Tradition: A Belgian lace veil a family treasure has been passed down from bride to bride since 1905.
Spoofy Fish: Craig Gurganus creates whimsical colorful fish out of broken surfboards.
Read MoreThe Beachcomber
The late Nellie Myrtle Pridgen was perhaps the greatest beachcomber to ever search the shores of North Carolina s Outer Banks. Get a peek inside her personal collection carefully preserved and stored by the pickle jar.
Read MoreHello Alfresco!
Inspired by year-round ideal weather Wilmington residents designed and created outdoor rooms that bring the comfort and functionality of indoors to the backyard. Pour a glass of lemonade and enjoy these alfresco spaces.
Read MoreThe Cove
Like many famous surf spots Fort Fisher’s Cove is a place of legend; of gnarly wipe-outs and righteous wave-breaks. Those who have surfed The Cove share with us their secrets about Rincon East during its glory days.
Read MoreParty of Two
A team of detail-oriented craftsmen and designers assembled to complete the three-year remodel of this Landfall home. Stroll through to admire the sweeping Intracoastal views open floorplan and French provincial touches.
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