The Cape Fear is rich with history. There are beautiful people from yesteryear who we read and talk about and beautiful structures galore that we can explore. Some of it is right in front of us, some of it you stumble upon and that's just what happened to our Extraordinary Person of the Week.
A young man in Wilmington is intrigued by cemeteries. Specifically, Oakdale Cemetery. He's not alone. But it is what he is doing all year long that caught our attention. Tab Taylor is keeping a piece of history alive. And it all started with a book.
First time Daniel Seamans skydived, he landed in the middle of a corn field up to his ears in stalks. Our Extraordinary Person of the Week is a little more talented on the touchdowns.
Educators are wonderful, dedicated folks. Our Extraordinary Person of the Week is used to be a teacher, but she is most definitely still a leader in, and out, of the classroom.
Wilmington is known as a very historical city. Many the structures and infrastructures are quite old, we know that. But did you know that many of the great minds behind them rest here. Our Extraordinary Person of the Week is taking care of their history and comforting life after death.
Our friends at Beau's Coffee in Wilmington are brewing up some fantastic recognition from the business community.
The son of a migrant worker would decide he didn't want to go to school anymore. The father would make him work full time in the fields with him, instead. About three days later the boy was back in school. Our Extraordinary Person of the Week is on 'A Journey to the Perfect Smile'.
The first Pachinko Parlor in the United States was in Carolina Beach many, many moon ago. And it just so happens that our Extraordinary Person of the Week, Leo Daniels, worked there.
Our Extraordinary Person of the Week is one of those remarkable people who fought for our lives. He resides in Leland now, but back in 1945, Jake Shepherd's home was in the skies above.
"They have given us a life for our son that he would have never had," Alice Brooks said of how TEACCH changed their family's lives.
Wilmington is home to all kinds of art. Theatre, music, paintings, photography, the list simply goes on and on. April 15 and 16 was the first ever Wilmington Arts Summit. One of the leaders behind it is Rhonda Bellamy, our Extraordinary Person of the Week.
Addiction is a monster. It's not so easy to be productive again after hitting rock bottom because doors don't exactly open easily when you have a troubled past. But we found a guy in Leland who is building a second chance. He helps in a unique way and that makes him our Extraordinary Person of the Week.
How someone deals with adversity says a lot about them. For example, you can miss your ride to work shortly after getting your first job ever and decide to be a no show. Or you can be LaShanda Collins...our Extraordinary Person of the Week.
We find a lot of humble folks in our Extraordinary Person of the Week series. Folks llike Carmen Delia. He's a Firehouse Hero.
Being an educator is no easy ordeal. In perfect scenarios, bonds are formed. Such a scenario leads us to our Extraordinary Person of the Week... the PrinciPAL.
We have an extraordinary update on an extraordinary group of girls featured in our Extraordinary Person of the Week segment. Yep, their mission is the definition of EXTRAORDINARY!
They put a loved one's well-being before their own. Mary Ward is a military caregiver in the Cape Fear. She's also our Extraordinary Person of the Week.
Social media is wonderful, magical, monster. Bad apples often get a spotlight, the stories get shared over and over, and it gives a false reality of life in general. In reality, the bag is full of more good apples than bad ones. Life is full of the good stuff too. Timothy Hutto is giving the good apples an undivided spotlight.
Independent film hangs out in the shadows of big name movies, but it's so important to the film industry. Our Extraordinary People of the Week are a independent film making family. It's "Lights, camera, LANDAU!"
We all know the story line of the 'dead beat dad'. It's unfortunate. One option is to lock the person up for not paying child support. Another option is what Sylvester Ballard and Larry Mays are doing. They are father's father figures, and our Extraordinary People of the Week.
Perspective is a giant. What one person loves another may hate. Case in point, Cam Newton. A lot of people disagree with Cam Newton's response to losing the Super Bowl. Heck, people hated him all year for celebrating wins. But we've seen countless family photos of those family dabbing on game day and when a kid gets a game ball, their smile lights up the stadium.
There is a lady in Oak Island who is making beary-tale endings. It all started when someone helped her in a time of need. Now Sally Winey is helping others in a time of need. We call her the 'Memory Mender'.
Poplar Grove Plantation's Animal Sanctuary, cared for in part by one of our Extraordinary People of the Week, now has two new donkeys.
There is a young woman in the Port City who is on a mission to help the homeless and youth. She wants to do so with the help of other young entrepreneurs in the area who each bring their own expertise to the table. Tavia Spencer is our Extraordinary Person of the Week!
Last year we introduced you to a Wilmington couple that is working to expand opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Today, they reached a major milestone in their efforts, as Beau's Coffee opened its doors in Wilmington for its first batch of customers.
