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.
A cake first made in Depression-era kitchens using household staples now helps us savor the season, no green thumb necessary.
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
Visit a renowned writer’s home, catch a show, and wander Little Rainbow Row with our springtime guide to Flat Rock.
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
