Category Archives: FEATURE

Pooch Perfect

Posted on May 14, 2013 by encore

ENCORE PET-COVER CONTEST RUNNERS UP PAN-Z ANUNNAKI BARNEY FYFE ZEUS AND HUSHPUPPY WILL AND HARRY ZIGGY STARDUST

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The Contract Killer

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Gwenyfar Rohler

Jude, do you remember when I pitched you the story idea of Captain Hank? Even if you don’t, I do, my dear editor. “How many charter boat captains are there on the NC coast?” you asked. “You want to profile … Continue reading →

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6-Year-Old Leaders

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Linda Grattafiori

Teacher of the year Jenny Walters inspires leadership principles every day in her kindergarten class at Codington Elementary. Thanks to Walters and her like-minded peers state-wide, poor behavior is down, while good grades and attitudes are up. “In kindergarten, my … Continue reading →

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Geek Out!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Anghus

Port City Pop Con May 10th-11th Wilmington Convention Center • 515 Nutt St. Passes: $25/day, $50/weekend, $150/VIP Kids 11 & under free w/adult. www.portcitypopcon.whindo.com “It’s about time!” Those were the first words out of my mouth when I found that … Continue reading →

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Duking it Out Over Laughs

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Trent Williams

Port City’s Top Comic 4/27, 9 p.m. doors; 9:30 show Theatre NOW • 19 S. 10th St. Tickets: $10-$12 It all comes down to this, folks: after duking it out in the ring—err, stage—for almost a month now, a total … Continue reading →

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We Want to see Your Cutest Furry Friend

Posted on March 27, 2013 by encore

Encore staff will judge the winner to be featured on encore’s cover for the May 1st edition. Plus, we’ll run an interview with the winner and showcase runners-up in the paper. To enter: Mail a hi-resolution photo of your animal … Continue reading →

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Rolling for a Reason

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Chelsea Pyne

Cape Fear Roller Girls Bout Benefitting Special Olympics March 9th, 6 p.m. Scwartz Center, CFCC 601 N. Front Street Tickets: $10-$12 • etix.com She’s a stay-at-home mom, a dentist office manager, postal service carrier, a Zumba instructor, interior design student. … Continue reading →

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Hometown Tourist

Posted on February 26, 2013 by encore

Every year the Wilmington and beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts an event that keeps locals happily occupied within their city and entertained nonetheless by the enormous options available during “Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown.” Taking place Sunday, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2013 by encore

Now that we’ve had at least two dozen holiday cookies, a pan of figgy pudding, and more turkey and ham than we can stand, 2013 awaits. A lot of great things happened in 2012: #1, the world did not end … Continue reading →

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Treasured Memories

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Encore Readers and Writers

The traditions we experience every holiday keep our souls warm in happiness for life. Whether receiving shoes filled with goodies on December 6th’s St. Nick’s Day, putting those elves on the obligatory shelves (or toilets or chandeliers or wherever else … Continue reading →

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