9 Presenting the very best of the Cape Fear region for 14 years. 22 Fiber of Life Hattie Schmidt’s handmade quilts tell her stories in textiles that hearken back to her family’s heritage. Her African- American history, personal memoir, awakenings, friendships and philosophical expressions are stitched into layers of fabric embellished by hand. By Marimar McNaughton 32 Terrapin is a Turtle, Tortoise is a Turtle and Turtle is a Turtle, Too Intrepid nature lovers observe bobbing heads in cordgrass bays among the salt marshes tucked behind barrier islands fringing the Intracoastal Waterway. Learn more about the native habitat of the resilient diamondback terrapin. By Andy Wood 40 Creatures of Habit Stillness is required for stalking birds of prey for Wrightsville Sounder and prolific amateur wildlife photographer, Charlie English. Come see with his incredible range of bird photography. By Cole Dittmer 48 There Be Dragons The earliest known maps of the Carolina coast have found their way into one man’s private collection. From the earliest English settlement to the latest Confederate stronghold, more than 400 years of history are unveiled. By Jack Fryar wbm MARCH 2014 58 Traditional Hip Stately architectural details and upscale interior finishes com-plete the design of a growing family’s home. Tucked into the landscape of one of greater Wilmington’s oldest coastal com-munities, this house is forever. By Lou Anne Liverman 72 Stew Feud Battle lines are drawn around the South’s Brunswick towns and counties for bragging rights and recipes: Defining Brunswick stew is equal parts legend and lore with a dash of history and a pinch of modern invention. By Liz Biro ON THE COVER 32 www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM FEATURES The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher houses three diamond-back terrapins, this female and two smaller males. I photographed the trio through glass as fascinated school children admired the turtles and fish in the display. Andy Wood’s description of his childhood explorations reminds us all to take a closer look at the critters just outside our back doors. — Allison Potter 22 72 48 40 58 Departments 10 Up Front 12 Letters to the Editor 13 Beach Bites 80 Social Seens 82 Tide Chart Advertising Sections 30 Senior Wellness 46 Dollars and Sense 57 Must Haves
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