Wilmington, North Carolina and its surrounds were first inhabited by Native American tribes and were later explored by an Italian explorer. European colonists arrived in the 1720s and an official settlement was created, named for the Earl of Wilmington. It sits at a strategic location on the Cape Fear River, inland from the Atlantic Ocean. For this reason, it became an … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Wilmington and Beaches, North Carolina
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Where to Go (in the South) in 2018
It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2018 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2018
Film Friday: Sleeping with the Enemy
A woman fakes her own death to get away from her controlling and abusive husband, but somehow he still is able to track her down. He comes after her in hopes of killing her once and for all. Julia Roberts and Patrick Bergin star in Sleeping with the Enemy. Specific scenes were filmed at Shell Island Resort Hotel in Wrightsville Beach, Presbyterian College in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Sleeping with the Enemy
Film Friday: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
A group of Catholic school friends get in trouble with the headmistress after she finds a comic they've created in which she is the villain. They plan a prank as payback that will make them local legends. Emile Hirsch, Kieran Culkin, Jena Malone, Jodie Foster and Vincent D'Onofrio star in the film. Filmed In: Charleston, South Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina If You … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
Film Friday: Blue Velvet
In one of David Lynch's most iconic films, Blue Velvet, a college student finds a severed human ear in a field. The police become involved, which implicates a nightclub singer. Curious about the case, he breaks into her apartment while she is at work and finds out more than he bargained for. Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper and Laura Dern star in the … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Blue Velvet
