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From oyster farms to lionfish: Why Rx Chicken & Oysters is earning national attention

The Wilmington restaurant recently received a national sustainability award recognizing its innovative approach to oyster farming, local seafood sourcing and environmental stewardship.... Read More

Jul 7, 2026 • Jessica Maurer
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Blast from the past: Lost roads to nowhere

Blast from the Past is a recurring feature where stories from the Cape Fear region’s history are shared. This installment recalls a renamed pair of Wilmington streets, long ago planned in service of industrial ambitions never realized.... Read More

Jul 26, 2023 • Scott Nunn
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Blast from the Past: Scallywags of Southeastern North Carolina

Blast from the Past is a recurring feature where stories from the Cape Fear region’s history are shared. For this installment, local historian and publisher Jack E. Fryar Jr. describes Stede Bonnet’s ramshackle run at piracy in the area, including his relationship with the infamous pirate Blackbeard.... Read More

Nov 9, 2022 • Jack E. Fryar Jr.