The Wilmington of my youth was a magical place. It was a tiny city by the sea. Southern accents were common, outsiders were rare, and…
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15 Nov 2023
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
The Wilmington City Council approved a resolution to support the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge a few days ago. The news didn't sit…
5 Apr 2023
Carolina Beach State Park
Last week, I took the girls and Axl to Carolina Beach State Park for our first hiking trip of the year. With six miles of…
20 Jan 2023
Flemington-Oak Grove Cemetery
Across the river from Wilmington, near the New Hanover County landfill, Flemington-Oak Grove Cemetery stands behind a locked gate. I visit the forgotten burial ground…
26 Jul 2022
Britt’s Donuts
Brandon and I had an eventful Saturday morning. After checking on one of his jobs in Carolina Beach, we made our way over to Britt's…
Hey there! I’m Cassie Clark, a Carolina girl who grew up in two towns on opposite sides of North Carolina. My family has lived here for 8 generations, so my love for my home state is something I got honest. I’m passionate about sharing all the things that make North Carolina living so sweet – the history, the great outdoors, the culture, and the laidback lifestyle. That’s what Where the Dogwood Blooms is all about. It’s my love song to life in the Old North State; an ode to sunshine & hurricanes.
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