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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: Tunnel vision

Blast from the Past is a recurring feature where stories from the Cape Fear region’s history are shared. This installment explores the enduring myths surrounding downtown Wilmington’s centuries-old network of underground tunnels.... Read More

Jan 24, 2023 • Miriah Hamrick
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Blast from the Past: Yellow Jack comes to Boomtown Wilmington

In the inaugural post for our new Blast from the Past feature, historian and publisher Jack E. Fryar Jr. shares a story about a time before the COVID pandemic when Wilmington found itself in the grip of a different dangerous contagion.... Read More

Oct 12, 2022 • Jack E. Fryar Jr.