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CHANGING OUR WORLD TOGETHER ONE FASCINATING STORY AT A TIME.
ON THE COVER
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60 Among The Trees
Pam Toll has found a certain solace among the
trees, and her art often reflects that. She’s been
around the world and back, but her inspiration is
again found at home. By Mackenzie Tewksbury
68 Wide Open Spaces
A unique, New American Farmhouse on Mason’s
Bluff Court pairs classic pieces and a rustic look.
With a saltwater pool and courtyard joining the
two spaces, it’s the perfect July abode.
By Mackenzie Tewksbury
84 Founding Foodie
This Fourth of July, as you indulge in that perfect
cheeseburger, mac and cheese or ice cream, let’s
remember we have the third president of the
United States, Thomas Jefferson, to thank for a
lot of it. By Colleen Thompson
chillin’ by the shore
WB’s south end Bird sanctuary
Some Gave all
Wayne lanier
Wearable aI
Fighting opioid addiction
amonG ancIent treeS
the black river reveals Its History
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18 Leave Your Car Behind
They’re environmentally and user-friendly — and
fun. E-bikes have arrived in Wilmington and the beach.
Come along and see what all the fuss is about.
By Peter Viele
28 All Gave Some — Some Gave All
In 1968, Chief Warrant Officer Dayton Wayne Lanier
set out flying a helicopter on a mission to A Shau Valley
to locate North Vietnamese Army positions. He spotted
many enemy bunkers and relayed vital information
even as his helicopter drew fire. He sacrificed his life
for the cause of freedom. By Robert Rehder
36 Navigating Surf Rules
Look out onto Wrightsville Beach and you’ll likely see
surfers, kiteboarders, windsurfers, stand-up paddle-boarders
in the lineup. Read about how to navigate
Surfing’s Unwritten Rules of Etiquette in a rapidly
evolving playing field. By Peter Viele
42 Ancient Trees
Scientists have identified almost 3,000-year-old trees
right here in our backyard on the Black River. A finding
of huge ecological importance, they’re also a sight to
see. Ride up the river with photographer Allison Potter
and Melissa Sutton-Seng. By Melissa Sutton-Seng
52 AI For The Good
Two local entrepreneurs have put their knowledge
of artificial intelligence and cloud-based technology
to the test for the fight against opioids. The outcome
will be a wearable device that could save lives.
By Mackenzie Tewksbury
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Black skimmers, most likely a pair,
look out over Masonboro Inlet on
May 21. These are just two of hun-dreds
at Wrightsville’s south end
that I got to see with students in the
Rooty Rascals program during their
annual field trip with Audubon North
Carolina. The location of the nests
this year, along with weekly walks led
by Audubon, makes viewing these
striking shorebirds convenient and
fun for the general public.
— PHOTO BY ALLISON POTTER
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13 Up Front
14 Letters
52 Spotlight
54 In View
90 Social Seens
97 Tide Chart
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