- Advertisement -
AUTHOR NAME
Pam Creech
114 POSTS
0 COMMENTS
Wrightsville Beach School to launch new marine science programs
With its own dock and an experienced marine science instructor, Wrightsville Beach School is already unique for its coast-focused curriculum.
Beginning during the upcoming 2015-16...
Nest hatchings, educational efforts mark end of sea turtle season
Sea turtle nesting season is nearing an end in the state of North Carolina, but not before the giant sea reptiles give volunteers and...
Farm to school: Local farmer promotes children’s nutrition, sustainable agriculture
Some families have a swimming pool, a willow tree or a swing set in their backyard. Matt Collogan has a greenhouse, a chicken coop,...
Ninth annual SARUS Festival brings experimental art to Wilmington
The sarus crane, the tallest flying bird in the world, is famous in India for its unique dance ritual. Its annual namesake SARUS Festival...
Ninety-minute walking tours teach history
Wilmington’s colorful history, from the Revolutionary War to present day, entertains and educates locals and visitors alike through a weekly 90-minute guided walking tour.
Walk...
Parks and rec launches fall programs for children, adults
As children return to school and summer camp season comes to a close, the Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department offers a new set...
City permits community gardens
Nonprofit organizations now have the option to grow fruits and vegetables on city-owned land, states a resolution the Wilmington City Council approved 5-1 during...
Parks and Recreation adds farmers market vendors
With 34 registered vendors, the Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market recently reached a record high for participation.
“That’s the biggest it’s ever been,” said Katie Ryan,...
Purple Heart heroes
As 59 Purple Heart recipients walked across the ballroom of the Wilmington Convention Center on Sunday night, there was virtually no sign of a...
Author shares pirate lore
During a time known as the Golden Age of Piracy, the waterways of eastern North Carolina were havens for pirates.
“It’s a history that grabs...
