Wilmington in winter

Coastal city offers fun seasonal attractions

by Malia Thornton

Sometimes the pace of life can be a challenge to keep up with, especially during the holidays. Why not leave town for a day or two and head to Wilmington this winter?

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The ‘Tara’ of Virginia

Berry Hill finds its niche in quaint South Boston

by Brad King

Things get syrupy slow as you gently wind your way along an inconspicuous farm road through the rustic countryside about three miles west of South Boston, Va. The Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center, a former antebellum plantation estate that now serves as a Four Star retreat, is rapidly gaining recognition as a sought-after destination for romantic getaways, wedding celebrations, corporate events and social gatherings.

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Deer, oh dear

An animal we can learn to live with

by Kelli Isenhour

Most people have seen them in their gardens, crossing the road or, sadly, on the side of the road. But it wasn’t too long ago that seeing a white-tailed deer in North Carolina was an uncommon treat.

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