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To paint this Wilmington mansion, you need 240 gallons, 6 figures and a beekeeper
On Wednesday morning at Fifth and Market streets, on the grounds of Wilmington's Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts, the chilly fall air was filled with the sound of chattering third graders. The schoolkids were on an annual field trip called Tar Heels Go Walking that's a partnership between New Hanover County Schools and the Historic Wilmington Foundation. The sound of children happy for a day away from school mixed with another noise, one that...
Fair food and new restaurants in this week's food news
Welcome to the weekly Port City Foodies newsletter brought to you by me, StarNews reporter Allison Ballard. This week one of the most anticipated annual events for foodies across the state took place -- “Deep Fried Media Day” at the N.C. State Fair. Invitations are coveted for this preview event. You hear a lot about what’s on the fair schedule, but mostly you get to try a lot of the new foods available from vendors. And, let...
From the editor: Does your neighborhood decorate for Halloween? Send us photos.
In recent years, it seems that decorating your house for Halloween has become almost as popular as decorating for Christmas. We have a few neighbors who go all out. They’ve got those giant skeletons, fire-breathing dragons, fake cemeteries and a host of other scary items. I find their passion for Halloween decorating impressive, and...
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