Local News
13th Annual Real Estate Roundup
Top sellers county-wide niche market leaders and emerging trends are all revealed in the 13th annual Real Estate Roundup. Wrightsville Beach Magazine presents the facts and figures. In this post-recession correction the Wrightsville Beach real estate market saw more than 100 sales in 2013.
Read MoreRestoring the Temple
North Carolinas oldest synagogue completed in 1876 is Wilmingtons Temple of Israel. The Moorish Revival structure is the only one of its kind citywide. An extensive restoration completed in 2012 preserved this architectural treasure and renewed the luster to its exquisite stained-glass windows.
Read MoreFiber of Life
Hattie Schmidts handmade quilts tell her stories in textiles that hearken back to her familys heritage. Her African-American history personal memoir awakenings friendships and philosophical expressions are stitched into layers of fabric embellished by hand.
Read MoreDoctor in the House
A young Ellis Tinsely was inspired to pursue a medical education after he accompanied his uncle a rural southern doctor on house calls. He made his way from a small Alabama town to Wilmington North Carolina where he began to practice in 1967. The Wrightsville Beach resident reflects on the industry that for him began with only with a doctor a nurse and patient.
Read MoreHoly Architecture
The view of Wilmington North Carolina seen from the crest of the Cape Fear River Bridge reveals the citys tree-lined streets and its lofty landmark church steeples. These soaring towers and the churches they dignify are grounded in architectural symbolism steeped in history and celebrated in worship.
Read MoreOld Wilmington Christmas
Mountain greenery velveteen ribbons and twinkling stars embellish Old Wilmingtons historic facades. A cup of hot cocoa and a fresh baked cookie will set the holiday mood for a stroll down South Front Street.
Read MoreThe Fanny and Jenny and Her Legendary Sword
The 150-year-old remains of three blockade-runners are submerged between the Crystal Pier and Masonboro Inlet in Wrightsville Beach. On the manifest of the Fanny and Jenny was the never-found gold presentation sword intended for Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
Read MorePatient First
Fifteen minutes with New York Times bestselling author T.R. Reid and 15 minutes with retired Wrightsville Beach surgeon Dr. Ellis Tinsley Sr. broadly paint a picture of healthcare in America and New Hanover County.
Read MoreTruffles
Tis the season for the chocolate lover when boutique shops gourmet candy counters and festivals showcase truffles. Theres nothing quite as tempting as pure cocoa butter and milk melted rolled powdered dipped and drizzled. Whats not to love?
Read MoreWhite Christmas
An 86-year old cottage restored and renovated 17 years ago has become the year-round family home of Arland and Chip Whitesides. Borrowing Arlands light bright aesthetic and the familys love of sailing Chelsea Fritts of Fiore Fine Flowers styled the historic home for Christmas.
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