Author: Jenny Callison

Called Up

Veda Wilson’s career has included pitching in near and far

State of Mind

In her cabinet post, Susi Hamilton is in charge of North Carolina's cultural and historical offerings
Health

Herbal Essence

Herb vendors from near and far came to Poplar Grove Plantation’s yearly Herb & Garden Fair to dispense their gardening tips along with their plants.

Giving Refuge

Sara Pascal runs the local refugee resettlement office and its uncertain future

High Note

Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi’s musical career

A USO Show

WWII-based musical marks 75th anniversary of USO building

Finance Finesse

Stephanie Castagnier Dunn navigated a tough childhood, big-business finance, and reality TV to find her place

Making the Grade

After filling in as interim, Marilyn Sheerer was officially named to the position of UNCW provost

Banking on It

Not settling into a comfort zone marks Kay Anderson’s path to Live Oak Bank

Leading Corning’s Plant

The saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life,” seems to fit MICHELE HOLBROOK like a well-tailored suit. Manager of Corning’s Wilmington optical fiber plant since March of this year, Holbrook works intensively, both…

Book Smarts

Interview with executive director of the Cape Fear Literacy Council