Wilmington gains its reputation as a movie city when the production of the movie Firestarter, starring 7-year-old Drew Barrymore, comes to town. We detail how Wimingtonians navigate traffic during filming days, and how the movie studio is set to be the second largest in the country. Many years later, Philip Gerad writes about “Hollywood East” in his decades series. Check it out here.
On a remote island, a family of storytellers preserves local lore and neighborly traditions, beginning with one iconic thoroughfare.
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
