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Living like a local: Exploring The Cotton Exchange

Nov 30, 2023 • 3 min. read

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright recently spent an afternoon exploring The Cotton Exchange, a historical building in downtown Wilmington that now houses shops, restaurants and galleries....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Living like a local: October means oysters

Oct 18, 2023 • 5 min. read

There are plenty of reasons to love October regardless of where you live, but according to Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright, coastal residents get to add one more reason to list: oyster roasts....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Helping hands: All aboard

Sep 13, 2023 • 5 min. read

Helping Hands is a recurring feature that spotlights volunteer opportunities for older adults across the Wilmington area. At the Wilmington Railroad Museum, a team of about 30 active volunteers keep the organization on track....

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Living like a local: A place in the sun

Aug 24, 2023 • 4 min. read

While Labor Day is typically seen as the end of summer, in sunny Southeastern North Carolina, the warm weather is far from over. Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright shares her recommendations for enjoying local beaches during the final, quieter months of summer....

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Older adults nurture lifelong passion for music at local academy

Aug 16, 2023 • 5 min. read

For older adults taking classes at Brooklyn Arts Music Academy (BAMA) in downtown Wilmington, learning to play the cello, harp or violin is more than a fun pastime; it’s a way to improve their quality of life....

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The Timeless Table offers bespoke tea parties in labor of love

Aug 2, 2023 • 4 min. read

A new tearoom off Carolina Beach Road serves more than a freshly brewed beverage and homemade baked goods. The business allows owner Karen Allen to channel her passions into a one-of-a-kind experience for customers....

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Living like a local: Down for day trips

Jul 31, 2023 • 4 min. read

Looking to get out of town? Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright shares her top recommendations for day trips....

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Pickleball complex coming to Castle Hayne next year

Jul 17, 2023 • 3 min. read

When it opens next year, Tidewater Pickleball Park is slated to bring a 23-court facility to the area. Designed to meet a growing demand for the sport, the complex will feature a restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms and more....

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The hometown teams: A sports report for new fans

Jul 6, 2023 • 8 min. read

The Cape Fear region has a long, disjointed history with professional sports. At present, the rapidly growing Cape Fear region is without a professional sports franchise. But that may be about to change – maybe....


Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Living like a local: Exploring The Cotton Exchange

Nov 30, 2023 • 3 min. read

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright recently spent an afternoon exploring The Cotton Exchange, a historical building in downtown Wilmington that now houses shops, restaurants and galleries.

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Living like a local: October means oysters

Oct 18, 2023 • 5 min. read

There are plenty of reasons to love October regardless of where you live, but according to Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright, coastal residents get to add one more reason to list: oyster roasts.

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Helping hands: All aboard

Sep 13, 2023 • 5 min. read

Helping Hands is a recurring feature that spotlights volunteer opportunities for older adults across the Wilmington area. At the Wilmington Railroad Museum, a team of about 30 active volunteers keep the organization on track.

Lifestyles + Connections | Activities

Muni course on par with founding vision

Aug 24, 2023 • 6 min. read

Nearly a century after it was developed, Wilmington Municipal Golf Course continues to lure golfers of all ages to its links, an 18-hole championship course whose landscape is dotted with clusters of pine trees.


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