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Wilmington neighbors turn courtyard into crops
The aptly-named Vernell Fields grew up gardening.
"I was born and raised in the country," the Brunswick County native says proudly. It isn't too hard to tell. Fields is standing amid a lush green garden. She knows more than a thing or two about tending to plantlife.
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- Search continues for suspect in jailer's death
- Murder suspect kills himself
- Police not yet able to question Wilmington rape victim in-depth
- Firefighter can't spark enough interest to get rehired
- Police Blotter: Police arrest man they say violated protective order
- Area road projects expected to get green light
- Favre saga ends with trade to Jets
- Winners of the Amazingly Prestigious Nightlife Awards
- Ashley High School to have wellness center this year
- A dancing gypsy finds her place in Wilmington
- Editorial: Piece of paper isn't much protection 10 min ago
- Graves could snag Navassa parking lot plan 56 min ago
- UNCW listed among the best in Southeast 57 min ago
- Out of Vietnam: Divisive war still spawning films, more than 30 years after its end 57 min ago
- Playdates: Sand castles, 'Seussical' and Sarus 1 hr ago
- Have kindergarten questions? Workshops aim to help 1 hr ago
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- Contracts awarded for Wilmington road improvements 1 hr ago
- Fencer Ellie Cooper 1 hr ago
