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The Juniper Level Botanic Garden is part Myth Busters, part Twilight Zone, and part Willy Wonka
As plantsman and founder Tony Avent explains, Juniper Level Botanic Garden is a 28-acre idea, research station, and conservation garden....

Chris Gonzalez
Jul 15, 20224 min read
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Preserving Nature Along the North Carolina Coast
Masonboro Island Reserve Image North Carolina has 44,000 acres of coastal and estuarian reserves preserved in 10 sites ranging from south...

Chris Gonzalez
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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Finding Barn Quilts Can Be a Quest
In many ways, hopping in the car to go look at quilt-themed art hanging on barns, houses and other buildings will bring back childhood...

Chris Gonzalez
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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Drawn to Nature - Artist Catherine Crumpton
Water, land and blooms leave a lasting impression Catherine Crumpton paints what she is drawn to — trees, bushes, ocean waves, wooded...

Chris Gonzalez
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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Rail Trail is On Track
Recent grant funding will help complete the initial design work for Wilmington’s Northside pedestrian and bicycle trail in the abandoned...

Chris Gonzalez
Apr 28, 20223 min read
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Don't Throw Away That Banana Peel
Banana peel has a wide variety of uses, from brightening skin and teeth to being cooked and eaten as a bacon replacement. There are even...

Chris Gonzalez
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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Pender County African American Heritage Trail
by C. G. Layt | Oct 5, 2021 | Around Town, Pender County TopSail Magazine A new heritage trail highlights important sites of...

Chris Gonzalez
Oct 5, 20213 min read
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Inspiration for delicious meals
Seeking Inspiration for Delicious Meals At Home At the end of a long day, dreaming up something good for dinner can zap your last ounce...

Chris Gonzalez
Aug 7, 20212 min read
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Aug 2, 20210 min read
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Towns Ask Citizens for Growth Ideas
Leland and Belville intertwine in various spots and so do, it seems, their basic thoughts for the future. Both towns launched programs in...

Chris Gonzalez
Jul 7, 20214 min read
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Women Fighting Fire
Whatever the motivation, following in family footsteps or living a childhood dream, women in Leland are stepping up to firefighting...

Chris Gonzalez
May 25, 20216 min read
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Broaden Your Walking Paths
Taking regular walks is one of the simplest ways to improve overall health. Numerous medical platforms list the virtues of a good stroll...

Chris Gonzalez
May 24, 20215 min read
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The FIRST of First Responders
A glimpse into the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center and the people who save lives one 911 call at a time. Most...

Chris Gonzalez
May 17, 20217 min read
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Real Estate Skyrocketed in 2020
Home Buyers Demonstrate There's No Place Like Home - Especially During a Pandemic Few could have scripted the wild ride area real estate...

Chris Gonzalez
Feb 1, 20213 min read
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Carolina Oyster Trail aims to bring eco-tourists to area
The North Carolina Oyster Trail is a grassroots effort to support oyster tourism throughout the coastal regions of the state. Initially...

Chris Gonzalez
Nov 20, 20204 min read
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Film Industry Coming Back Strong
The year started off great for the local film industry and is finishing on a high note after a pandemic-related dip. “2019 was the best...

Chris Gonzalez
Nov 11, 20202 min read
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Fertile Ground for Blueberries
Wrightsville Beach Magazine May 2020 By Christine R. Gonzalez Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020 N.C. Blueberry Festival in Burgaw...

Chris Gonzalez
May 5, 20202 min read
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Paws Link People
From Wrightsville Beach Magazine, March 2016 From children, to veterans, to students, to the inmates who train the service dogs,...

Chris Gonzalez
Apr 21, 20205 min read
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Loveable Livestock
I learned a lot about alpacas and how they differ from their llama cousins. (Read the article below the Wrightsville Beach Magazine...

Chris Gonzalez
Apr 19, 20209 min read
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Rediscover the Library
Photo by Christine R. Gonzalez For Wrightsville Beach Magazine A recent visit to the Pine Valley branch of the New Hanover County Public...

Chris Gonzalez
Apr 14, 20202 min read
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