Four Summer Reads for a Good Cause
Cape Fear Literacy Council
May-June 2026
Rising, Revising, Belonging
Making connections in Wilmington
Dancing with Dolphins
On a cruise in the Peruvian Amazon, wildlife abounds
No Reservations in 2026
Breezy bites for golden hour nights
A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Wilmington
Coffee Passport turns the local growing coffee scene into an intentional way to explore the city, support small businesses, and discover new favorite spots
Global Products, Local Roots
Monaco Market offers snacks from all over the world, right here in the Port City
The Last Stained-Glass Shop Standing
Artisan, teacher and entrepreneur Bill McClanahan honors the historic craft of stained glass at Wilmington’s Enchanted Realm
The Moment You Walk In
For their second Southern Living Showcase Home, Schmidt Custom Builders and Ginger Interiors create a space that invites pause, connection, and a new way of living
Life-Changing Matchmakers
Canines for Service pairs vets with transformative dogs
Meet Me Dockside
Locals’ summer, elevated with polished styles from Wilmington’s favorite boutiques
The Soul of the Forest
Live oaks shape the coast with beauty, history and vital habitat
Where Veterans Build What’s Next
Quality Work Force is creating career pathways for veterans through hands-on trade training
Will Wilmington Get Its Own Central Park?
A nonprofit group is working to preserve Eagles Island and turn it into a major nature park for recreation, education, and ecotourism
A World in Miniature
An intricate model town built by late artist finds new life inside local antique mall
Breaking the Ice
UNCW launches new student-led women’s club ice hockey team
Travel with Care
From mountain trails to coastal dunes, simple choices can help protect North Carolina’s most beloved ecosystems
A Legacy 90 Years in the Making
A WWII icon saved by North Carolinians, the Battleship North Carolina is restored for the future while honoring the past
