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wbm MARCH 2019
CHANGING OUR WORLD TOGETHER ONE FASCINATING STORY AT A TIME.
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FEATURES ON THE COVER
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Tom Hanna’s “Pelican at Dusk”
is the grand prizewinner of
Wrightsville Beach Magazine’s
inaugural photography contest.
Hanna notes: “I came upon this
pelican perched on a piling in
Motts Channel one beautiful
spring evening. I think he was
still searching for his dinner.”
48 Experiencing the Abstract
James L. Williams explores the world on foot,
then maps it on canvas. Following the tenets
of Abstract Expressionism, his colorful compo-sitions
are painted from the landscape of the
mind. By Kathryn Manis
56 Marrakesh Express
One couple unpacked their treasured chest of
artifacts accumulated from far-flung travels and
created a salon for entertaining themselves and
friends in vivid, living color. Visit the Miles-Basta
Glen Meade home, featured as this month’s
Home of Distinction. By Marimar McNaughton
72 Pass the Salt
Seawater boiled down to its essence renders
the world’s most sought-after seasoning. Processed,
perfected and passed down through
the ages, the humble salt shaker’s artisanal
cousin is finding a home in gourmet kitchens.
By Colleen Thompson
DEPARTMENTS
13 Up Front
14 Shorts
16 Trending
18 etc.
48 Art Treatise
72 Savor
81 Tide Chart
ADVERTISING SECTIONS
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16 Real Estate Scams
Buyers, sellers and would-be tenants beware:
scammers have infiltrated social media webs
by pirating photos, accepting electronic
deposits and flinching the unsuspecting out
of thousands of dollars. Read up on one of
the latest, devious trends.
By Mary Margaret McEachern
20 Miracle Marathoners
Determination and dedication are but two
attributes of the long-distance runner. We
found many who overcame medical hurdles
before reaching the finish line. These are
their stories.
By Mary Margaret McEachern
28 An Aye for An Eye
The votes have been tallied and the winners
of Wrightsville Beach Magazine’s first pho-tography
www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM
contest are showcased. Captured
in split- second moments, we share the best
shots from more than 100 entries.
42 Empowered: The Marge
Gates Story
In recognition of Women’s History Month,
we march onward with this fitting tribute
to the late Marge Gates, a pioneer of the
women’s movement and champion for
women’s rights throughout her career.
By Marimar McNaughton
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