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The Cape Fear Literacy Council is pleased to introduce the new Board President, Alexandra (Alex) Umstead-Wrenn, a long-time tutor, supporter, Board member, and friend of the organization. Umstead-Wrenn, who served as the Executive Board’s Vice-President from 2020-2021, will succeed past Board…

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There’s something really special about watching honeybees. The way they gather at the entrance of their hive - some leaving, some returning, some resting, all communicating. You can focus on each individual bee with their specific role, playing their own…

If you lead an active lifestyle and regularly experience leg pain or are noticing a decrease in your athletic performance, vein disease could be to blame.

Inquiring minds want to know: what are the hottest design trends industry experts are expecting to see in 2022?

For so many people, a house just isn't a home without a pet.

Whether it be because of the “Great Resignation” or “Pandemic Flux Syndrome”, so many people are experiencing a level of confusion and instability that is intolerable. People leaving their jobs are asking themselves, “What do I really want to do…

Venous insufficiency, also known as vein disease, is an often underdiagnosed and frequently undertreated condition. This is especially the case when it comes to individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. While varicose veins and spider veins can signal issues,…

Losing a spouse or family member is hard enough; having to make difficult choices in the wake of a crisis is only going to make the situation that much worse. Making important decisions beforehand may not be a fun thing…

With so many new people relocating to Wilmington, it can sometimes feel as if our little corner of the world is already in the global spotlight. Our general manager Anthony Sciscento recently added to the attention that our city receives…

Whether your house is large or small, chances are you’ve wished for more storage space. Luckily, creating more storage space is a fairly easy fix; one that can be accomplished without the need to add an outbuilding or build an…

Planning for retirement involves a lot of considerations – replacing your working income, navigating a sustainable withdrawal rate, planning for healthcare costs and long-term care, estate and legacy planning, as well as tax and gifting strategies (RMD-leveling, withdrawal sequencing, Roth…

As a non-profit community, we at Plantation Village re-invest our revenue into the services and amenities that provide our residents with the highest quality maintenance free lifestyle available in our area. It’s just one of the reasons we are #AllAboutYou!…

We’ve Moved! Being the rapidly growing North Carolina born and bred homebuilder we are, McKee Homes has relocated our headquarters to the North Hills area of Raleigh, NC.  In addition to the new corporate office, construction is currently underway for…

In past generations, financial literacy was simple. If you did not have the money in your pocket, you didn’t buy it. Credit, loans, and other financial products have all come about as consumer habits have changed. This means financial literacy…

If you have become frustrated trying to find a new home in this crazy 2021 real estate market, you are not alone. A number of factors have combined to create the “perfect storm” seller’s market leaving homebuyers scrambling to submit…

In the middle of a crisis, the last thing anyone should have to do is make an important financial decision, a choice about healthcare or the future of dependent children. Let’s face it: most of us are not as good…

It is a pleasure to announce the new cremation garden at Oleander Memorial Gardens is finally complete, as the finished product is the result of many long hours of effort, time, and planning. Located at the end of Greenville Sound…

Between the busy real estate market and many of us still using our homes heavily for work, school, and everything in between, home renovation activity is steadily on the rise. But which improvements will increase your home’s value? Consider placing…