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Emory Rakestraw

Emory Rakestraw is a Wilmington-based freelance journalist. Her love for her home state of North Carolina has inspired many stories spanning from the mountains to the coast. As a Wilmington local for the last five years, Emory has embraced the beach lifestyle and frequently covers art, culture, business, and travel for several publications. When not writing, she’s a hobby photographer who attempts to never miss a sunset on the South End of Wrightsville Beach.

NC Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach

By Emory Rakestraw on Oct. 17, 2023

What’s your earliest Thanksgiving memory? Does it involve watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, gathering with loved ones and carving a turkey? No matter who you are, there are memories tied to the start of the holidays and the magic to come.

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