Lifestyles + Connections News in Wilmington, NC

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Living like a local: Checking out CAM

Mar 21, 2024 • 4 min. read

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright visits Cameron Art Museum's latest exhibits....

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'Turning' to a new creative outlet

Feb 8, 2024 • 4 min. read

Kirk Brown has discovered that woodturning is an art taking dedication and perseverance, but the results can be timeless pieces that are passed on for generations....

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Living like a local: A visit to Battleship NC

Jan 30, 2024 • 3 min. read

Living Like a Local columnist Karen Bright shares why a visit to the World War II ship is worth the trip....

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Law allows savers to boost accounts

Dec 21, 2023 • 4 min. read

If you are age 50 or older, and you have some extra funds this month, you might want to consider playing catch-up with your retirement savings. Catch-up contributions (that’s what they’re called) to your retirement account are covered in the Setting...

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Michael Jordan’s family, county partner to plan Jordan museum

Dec 14, 2023 • 6 min. read

Relatives of Michael Jordan and New Hanover County officials are shooting for a way to celebrate the achievements of the basketball legend and his family on a site in downtown Wilmington....

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Helping Hands: Piece of History

Dec 14, 2023 • 4 min. read

Helping Hands is a recurring feature that spotlights volunteer opportunities for older adults across the Wilmington area. At Historic Wilmington Foundation, buildings and history come alive with the help of volunteers....

Lifestyles + Connections | Community Involvement

Wilbur Jones keeps the city’s WWII history alive

Dec 7, 2023 • 5 min. read

Historian Wilbur Jones is helping Wilmington capitalize on its status as a World War II Heritage City, and he plans to pursue this and other endeavors to commemorate the area’s military history. ...

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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 | Community Involvement

Helping hands: Smooth sailing

Oct 25, 2023 • 4 min. read

Helping Hands is a recurring feature that spotlights volunteer opportunities for older adults across the Wilmington area. Volunteers at the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport help the organization run a tight ship for visitors....