CHANGING OUR WORLD TOGETHER ONE FASCINATING STORY AT A TIME.
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Coast Guard crews at Wrightsville Beach stay prepared
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20 Celebrating Independence
By Simon Gonzalez
This July 4th, take a short trek to the Brunswick
County Courthouse to see bronze replicas
of the Declaration of Independence, the
Constitution and the Bill of Rights — the Charters
of Freedom — and read the inspiring, timeless
words that inspired the birth of a nation.
24 Under the Sea By Amanda Lisk
Divers come from around the country to
search for megalodon teeth in the waters off
Wrightsville Beach, a location known for
having the largest concentration of relics from
the massive prehistoric shark.
36 Yachter’s Delight By Fritts Causby
With inspiring water views, thoughtful attention
to detail and hand-curated finishes, fixtures
and artwork, a unique, sea-inspired home at
Figure Eight is a boater’s paradise.
54 The Shadow of Time
By Emory Rakestraw
Once a promising young artist, Jon Haug
put the brushes away to work in the building
trades and become a husband and father.
After picking the paintbrush back up at 50,
the representational artist has let both life
and career experiences shape the trajectory
of his work.
60 Plant-Based Picnic By Eliza Schuett
Outdoor cookouts do not have to mean copious
quantities of meat and dairy. This summer, try
these tasty substitutes for your next outdoor
barbecue.
UNDER THE SEA
Diving for megalodon teeth
CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE
Charters of Freedom replicas
YACHTER’S DELIGHT
Nautical living at Figure Eight
ON THE COVER
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Coxswain Peter Kapur,
BM3 of United States Coast
Guard Station Wrightsville
Beach pilots the 45-foot
response boat, CG45746,
through Masonboro Inlet
in June. The USCG estab-lished
a station on Waynick
Blvd. in 1956 and moved to
the current location at the
south end in 1969. The crew
members here have lived
up to the motto, Semper
Paratus, proving through
the decades that they are
“Always Ready” to keep our
waters safe and secure.
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17 A Night Out By Christine R. Gonzalez
As pandemic restrictions are lifted,
performing arts are returning at indoor
and outdoor venues in the Cape Fear
region. It will take a while before
theatrical productions come back,
but lots of live music is scheduled
for July.
TRENDING
18 Waves to Worship By Vera Wilson
A nondenominational outdoor church
that meets at Crystal Pier at Wrightsville
Beach attracts people who are passion-ate
about surfing and the gospel.
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