9 must-do dining experiences in and around Wilmington, NC
What lures people away from their own refrigerators is often more than food and drink – it’s an experience they can’t get elsewhere. Here are dining adventures you should consider, if you haven’t...
View Article103 recommended restaurants in and around Wilmington, NC
Residents of Southeastern North Carolina could easily eat at a different restaurant every day for a year, probably two if pressed, without making a repeat visit. The New Hanover County Health...
View ArticleGifts for everyone on your holiday list
By Cammie Bellamy It’s almost time for the most wonderful time of the year, which means many of us are getting ready to hit the stores. Holiday shopping season is underway, and we’ve pulled together...
View ArticleWilmington’s Medal of Honor recipients
In 2014, Wilmington’s Walk of Fame inducted four local men who received the Medal of Honor. Here are their citations from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Edwin A. Anderson U.S. Navy Captain...
View Article7 great Italian hoagies in the Cape Fear
Hero, hoagie, grinder, sub — whatever you call it, a freshly-made Italian sandwich from the nearest deli is hard to beat. The real challenge, however, lies in defining what exactly belongs on the...
View Article12 notable Cape-Fear-area residents who attended the University of North...
Not so long ago (226 years to the day) in a town a couple hours away (133 miles as the crow flies,) a new experiment in public education was launched. The University of North Carolina was chartered on...
View Article6 places to test your photography skills
Over the past 20 years, I have been taking photos around the Cape Fear region, both professionally and personally. In those years, I have found places where it would be hard to take a bad photo. So...
View Article9 local signs of Civil War history
Jan. 15 marks the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher. Now’s a good time to pay attention to those North Carolina highway historical markers around Wilmington’s streets, noting local Civil...
View Article11 local residents who competed on reality shows
NBC’s popular weight-loss competition series “The Biggest Loser” spent Tuesday afternoon filming riverside scenes in downtown Wilmington and at the Planet Fitness on Kerr Avenue. The series, which is...
View ArticleKeep warm with these cozy Fun Finds
WILMINGTON — In some parts of the country winter promises an invigorating day outdoors, on snow-laden slopes or in chilly wonderlands. In Southeastern North Carolina, the season is generally a time to...
View Article5 activities to do with your dog locally
With Wilmington being the dog friendly town it is, there is no shortage of activities of to do with your four-legged friend. Here are five activities to do and/or places to go with your pup. Know of a...
View Article9 local leaders who started off as Boy Scouts
The Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating its centennial this weekend with a variety of field events. To help mark the anniversary, it’s worth looking back at former Scouts...
View Article10 special guests of the 2016 Azalea Festival
1. Dan McNeil is a retired four-star general of the United States Army. The Warsaw, N.C. native commanded coalition forces in Afghanistan 2002-2003, served as Commanding General of the Fort Bragg-based...
View ArticleFast facts about past UNCW chancellors
On Thursday, March 31, the University of North Carolina Wilmington will hold an official installation ceremony for Jose V. Sartarelli who took over as chancellor in July. Here’s a look at some maybe...
View Article6 ships named North Carolina
Six U.S. military vessels have had the name “North Carolina,” including the one that now sits in the Cape Fear River. 1. Built to become the new hope for a young navy, the first United States ship...
View Article5 reasons why Wilmington is one of the most educated US cities
Wilmington was named one of the most educated cities, according to Value Penguin. Read more of the study here. 34th – Overall Ranking 19th – % of Residents with a Bachelor or Associate Degree 74th – %...
View Article4 ways NC governor has thumbed nose at Obama administration
Pat McCrory and Barack Obama have a testy relationship. McCrory, since taking office as North Carolina’s 74th governor in January 2013, has repeatedly and publicly thumbed his nose at the 44th...
View Article8 beach season must-haves
Sure, nobody needs anything more than a good attitude and bottle of sunscreen to enjoy a day at the beach. But toys are fun, and who doesn’t like to play? If you can’t imagine a day in the sun without...
View Article9 ways to beat the rain this Memorial Day weekend
The weather system that could potentially evolve into Tropical Storm Bonnie might be a threat to outdoor Memorial Day activities in the Cape Fear region this weekend, but that doesn’t mean the clouds...
View Article5 places you’ve seen Joshua Jackson since he left Wilmington and “Dawson’s...
Actor Joshua Jackson was in Wilmington to film the TV show “Dawson’s Creek,” which ran on The WB network 1998-2003. (He also had an uncredited appearance in Muppets from Space, which also filmed here,...
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