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…
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…
11 Apr 2022
The Girl in the Barrel
I dug through my photos last night, trying to get inspired for today's blog post. While scrolling through the images, I ran across the above…
14 Mar 2022
Wilmington’s Whaling Wall
While on the coast a few months ago, I took the girls to see Wilmington's whaling wall. Created by famous marine life artist Wyland in…
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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