May-June 2026

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