Pumping Out the Pastry
Tia Saffo and her team make Greek Festival a sweet spot
Author: Jenny Callison
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.
Chamber Chief
Natalie English on WCOC goals
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…
A Dream Realized
Tracy Wilkes looks beyond
Book Smarts
Interview with executive director of the Cape Fear Literacy Council
In the Cards
Why we spend
Songs for the Season: Laura McFayden
Laura McFayden, Cape Fear singer
Songs for the Season: Marva Robinson
Marva Robinson sings to touch lives
Songs for the Season: Sara Westermark
Sara Westermark, inspiring teacher and preformer
A Fabled Dance
Dancer and choreographer Karole Armitage talks to WILMA about her upcoming performance at UNCW
Girls in STEM
Getting girls interested in science, technology, engineering, and math
Faces of the Cape Fear
A library grant goes towards digitizing images of Cape Fearians
Post-Disaster Mental Health
Study looks at resources available to help people on the coast in the wake of a disaster
The Road Ahead
How Linda Arrow, Rhonda Bellamy, and Donna Cameron resuscitated their careers and jumped back into the game.
Design Kit
A mix between DIY and profession interior design services, the Room in a Box trend is becoming a popular option.
The Gospel of Mavis
On February 5, Mavis Staples will appear at the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Kenan Auditorium, bringing not only her deep, expressive voice but her heritage as part of one of the most influential gospel groups of all time: The Staple Singers.
Lady Knievel
Not just anyone would choose a career in which accidents, beatings, falls, and fights make up the daily to-do list. But for Wilmington resident Tina Wanner, it’s a dream job.
Ways To Give Back
Exploring opportunities to share holiday cheer with local nonprofits.
Global Eats
A sampling of culinary treats from celebrations both around the world and in Wilmington homes.
Eating Green: Beyond the Menu
Wilmington-area restaurants are thinking green both on and off the menu.
Health Begins at Home
As a family practice physician assistant, J’Nelle Ruscetti has seen plenty of children who are adding on the pounds – and associated health risks.
Women to Watch: Nonprofit
J.C. Skane: WARM executive director
Women to Watch: The Arts
Susan Savia, musician
Snip, Color and Style for Fall
Stylists at NSalo Salon share their hair fashion picks for autumn.
Pink Ladies
The Pink Ladies of New Hanover County challenge each other to stay fit.
Search for Success
It takes more than a crisp new diploma and glowing references to land a job in your chosen field these days, say several recent college graduates. Their experience shows that students must take strategic action to compete successfully in a…
Love Lessons
Lessons learned from Valentine's Day
Strangers in a New Land
Refugees from Burma, Iraq and Colombia make Wilmington home
Slow but Steady
Financing the local food movement
