When Bill Tucker decided to blaze his own path, it led him to Kill Devil Hills and a 1939 diner that welcomes a steady flow of locals and tourists who return often for singular surroundings and fresh, creative dishes.
Beyond the Breakers
Today, Cape Hatteras is a globally recognized surfing destination. But 40 years ago, only a handful of locals had the heart to catch the cape’s intimidating waves.
Sunset Beach Bridge: The Little Bridge that Could
A new 65-foot tall concrete bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway will be more convenient for anyone heading to or from Sunset Beach, but many miss the floating bridge that swung for the last time in 2010.
Close to Home
Norris Austin had plenty of reasons to leave Corolla, but the lifelong native never found any strong enough to make him pull up roots that run generations deep.
Battle for the Light
Often threatened by shifting sands and developers, Cape Lookout Lighthouse faced a different kind of destruction during the Civil War, and the debate over that piece of history rages on.
The Publishing Laboratory
UNCW’s creative writing students get hands-on experience in the business of turning words into published works.
A Writing Community
With a faculty focused on the principles of good writing, UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing ranks among the country’s top writing programs.
Live Oak
Beautiful and powerful, these monsters of the maritime stand as iconic symbols of the South.
Paddling the Black
Regardless of the span of the journey, a trip on the eastern river is always an excursion into majesty.
