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Charlie English submitted Good Morning Access
33 WB for our photo essay featuring images from
Cape Fear Camera Club members. “The leading
line of the sand and the highlights of the sun off
the fence make the photo,” English says. Access
No. 33 is located immediately south of the
Blockade Runner.
— PHOTO BY CHARLIE ENGLISH
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CHANGING OUR WORLD TOGETHER ONE FASCINATING STORY AT A TIME.
18 A Stand Up Activity
In 2006, Jason Colclough became the first known
waterman to standup paddleboard at Wrightsville
Beach. Twelve years later, the sport has grown to
become a regular pastime for residents and vaca-tioners
58 Defying Gravity
When he’s not competing somewhere around
the world, BMX freestyle champion Ryan Nyquist
often can be seen at the Ogden Skatepark
doing tricks like barspins and backflips, as well
as 360 and 720 spins. Nyquist, who moved to
Wilmington with his family last summer, is a
legend in the sport who hopes to qualify for the
2020 Olympic Games. By Simon Gonzalez
64 Every Building Tells a Story
The eclectic architecture of upper North Fourth’s
buildings and businesses is inspired by the past,
the present, and the future. Taken as a whole, the
buildings tell the tale of a street that’s experienc-ing
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in the waters around the island, as well as
a major competitive sport. By Gabriella Dionisio
22 Big Rock is a Big Deal
Anglers dreaming of big fish and big money
come from up and down the Eastern Seaboard,
including Wrightsville Beach, to Morehead City
for the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. In
addition to generous cash prizes, the 60-year-old
tournament has donated millions to charity.
By Gabriella Dionisio
30 Safe Summer Boating
There’s something special about being on a boat
on a beautiful summer day. The possibilities
seem endless in the Wrightsville Beach area, with
the ocean, the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal
Waterway, and numerous estuaries and creeks to
explore. But before taking the helm, it’s best to
beef up on some commonsense seamanship.
By Mary Margaret McEachern
38 Through the Lens
A summer and water-themed photo essay features
images submitted by members of the Cape Fear
Camera Club. The club, founded in July 1987 with
a handful of enthusiastic shutterbugs, has grown
to 150 members, professionals and amateurs,
united by a common interest in using photography
to capture the world around them.
By Simon Gonzalez
rebirth through redevelopment, and of a
district still in transition, where trendy condos sit
near public housing, and where vacant lots wait
to be developed. By Simon Gonzalez
82 Two Careers, One Purpose
Wilmington architect and artist Bruce Bowman
brings a passion for creativity to the two disci-plines,
but employs a contrasting approach for
each. His architecture practice is characterized by
scrupulous and intense detail, while his paintings
have a pared-down quality. The graphic feel and
the often-primary color palettes recall poster art
and early advertisement. By Kathryn Manis
90 Fabulous, Flavorful Figs
The ancient fig, which dates back to 5000 B.C., has
become a modern favorite. Whether they’re eaten
fresh off the tree or used in sweet and savory reci-pes,
figs are having a culinary moment.
By Colleen Thompson
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