A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

After more than three years of construction, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge opens to traffic in October 1969. One month later, photographer Hugh Morton’s photo of the new gateway to

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

After more than three years of construction, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge opens to traffic in October 1969. One month later, photographer Hugh Morton’s photo of the new gateway to

Crossing Into a New Decade

After more than three years of construction, the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge opens to traffic in October 1969. One month later, photographer Hugh Morton’s photo of the new gateway to Wilmington makes our cover. The modern bridge serves as an icon of the fast-growing city, a connection to the rest of the state, and a promise of big things to come.