One of my favorite spots in Brunswick County is Winnabow. It’s an unincorporated community tucked between Boiling Spring Lakes and Belville—a place so small, most…
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20 Mar 2025
Raleigh Tavern
A few folks had some thoughts about my recent Blackbeard post. Some took issue with me “romanticizing” a pirate, while others grumbled that it wasn’t North Carolina-focused.…
10 Mar 2025
Blackbeard’s Point
Back in January, Belle and I stopped by Blackbeard’s Point on our way home from Virginia. I’m not sure what I expected—maybe an open space,…
25 Feb 2025
Bacon’s Castle
I know what you’re thinking—Bacon’s Castle is in Virginia. And you’re right. But North Carolina’s earliest permanent settlers came from Virginia and South Carolina, weaving…
7 Jan 2025
Breaking Up Christmas
Christmas is officially over at my house. This morning, I’ll start packing away the decorations, carefully tucking ornaments and garlands back into boxes destined for…
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