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Beyond Beach Season
Discover another side of North Carolina's Brunswick Islands Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority Beach vacations often bring to mind warm summer days spent swimming and lounging along the shoreline. But along North Carolina’s southernmost coast, the arrival of fall opens the door to a different kind of coastal getaway, with fewer crowds and plenty of reasons to spend time outside. North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands encompass six beaches...
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Food + Beverage
From Virginia Vineyards to the Thanksgiving Table
A winemaker's take on choosing bottles worth sharing with friends and family Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Contributing Photographers Thanksgiving dinner brings sweet, savory, tart, and rich flavors to the same plate, which may make it a challenge to choose just the ideal wine to serve with the meal. However, award-winning winemaker Corry Craighill suggests that the Commonwealth’s multitude of winemaking styles and vineyard locations makes it ideal for finding wines that have...
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Life + Culture
Creativity, Connection, and Purpose
An inspiring evening raises funds for healing-centered programs. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Brian Wimer Breaking the Chains Foundation’s annual The Night Out event brought food, art, and live performance together at The Wool Factory to support conversations around mental health, body image, self-esteem, and healing. Featured chefs included Tucker Yoder, Walter Slawski, Gason Nelson, Mike Ledesma, and Sober Pierre, while 7 Chairs presented a live dance performance. The evening...
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Life + Culture
A Lasting Place of Remembrance
A Charlottesville landmark offers a meaningful place for reflection this Veterans Day. Article by Jim Carpenter and Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Jim Carpenter As the Vietnam War brought loss to the Charlottesville area, locals took up the cause of honoring those who served with the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial, which still stands today. Jim Carpenter, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, Charlottesville native, and board member of the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial Foundation, shares the...
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