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SEA TO AIR

Aqua Aero brings seaplane aviation and the exhilaration of flight to southeastern North Carolina like never before.

By Johanna Colburn Hamilton After a lengthy career as an airplane pilot, certified flight instructor and FFA-designated pilot examiner David Lackey has found a way to combine his passions of aviation and outdoor adventure.

LEADING THE WAY

Athina Williams, town manager for the Town of Belville, is excited about the growth of her town.

By Melissa Slaven Warren Athina Williams has held just about every title there is in the Town of Belville. In 2007 she began her tenure as the town’s tax collector, then the finance officer, the town administrator and, ultimately, town manager.

A SWEET DREAM

Sheila Hall offers up sips, sweets and s’mores with her mobile gourmet business Chocolate and S’more.

By Emory Rakestraw A slightly crisp, toasted marshmallow and a slowly melting chocolate square are securely smushed between two graham crackers — add in a roaring campfire cracking in the crisp autumn air and you have the quintessential s’more experience.

FOR THE LOVE OF LELAND

Barry Jethwa, the owner of Leland’s oldest familyowned restaurant, Shirley’s Diner, has been at the heart of the community for more than 40 years.

By Annesophia Richards When medieval towns stood surrounded by protective walls and guarded gates, monarchs awarded local heroes a key to their city as a symbol of honor, respect and trust. Although the keys of today are more symbolic than functional, this centuries-old tradition continues, and in July 2022 the Town of Leland awarded its first key to Barry Jethwa, one of the community’s most beloved residents.