In 1972, a North Carolina developer bought a large parcel of land in Johnston County for a family retreat. Today, his grandson is developing the homestead.

These days, Wilmington summer is all about packed beaches, big concerts and lots of money spent on both. But the 1980 and '90s were different.

We all know and love the classic Old Fashioned. It is believed to have been the first drink to be labeled as a "cocktail." It was originally served at the Waldorf Astoria bar in New York. On cold ...