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Contributed • February 12, 2025
Hello VCAP Community, We hope you are enjoying your weekend. We are incredibly thankful to share so many new opportunities for you to create...

February 7, 2025
LELAND, N.C. – The Leland Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile, 15-year-old...


Jan Morgan-Swegle, Editor • February 1, 2025
As some of you may be aware, Gerald Decker is stepping down from his duties as President and CEO of Cape Fear Voices/Teen Scene.

Janet Stiegler, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Suddenly, everyone in my family has become a celebrity.

John Gozzi, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
If you don't like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes. -- Mark Twain


Charles Bins, Writer, illustrator • February 1, 2025
Margie, my one and only sister who was two years younger than me, was always a bit of a brat so she became the object of my teasing.

Lisa H. Mote: • February 1, 2025
There’s this old story about George Washington at age six chopping down his father’s favorite cherry tree with an axe George received...

David Hume III, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Herod’s Law refers to the brand of politics practiced by Herod the Great in his climb from obscure businessman to king of Judea during the period of Roman administration in 40 B.C.

Brendan Connelly, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Imagine growing up and living in paradise in California for your entire life.

Valorguardians • February 1, 2025
In mid-February 1973, after all major American ground troop formations had been removed from Vietnam, the release of 591 men being held as prisoner by the North Vietnamese was secured.

Maryann Nunnally, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
In 1942, when WWII was still ongoing, I was in the second grade. I had a boyfriend whom I really liked because he could read.

Kaitlyn Steve, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
That the poets, Wrote in the stars above, About two crossed lovers, I think they wrote about us , My love. Inking on...

Dan Neizmik, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
Darling, your love is so beautiful,
And I can see your love shining through,
In everything you are and everything you do,
I just want to spend my life loving you.

Contributed • February 1, 2025
The Brunswick County Literacy Council (BCLC) has announced its 4th annual Mardi Gras Charity Fundraiser, a lively celebration of music, games and generosity in support of adult literacy programs in our community.

Victor Fernandes, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2025
This article comes with a homework assignment right off the bat.

Nancy Bryans, Writer, Teen Scene Editor, Production Assistant • February 1, 2025
Remember the excitement as a child counting the days until your birthday?

Contributed • January 27, 2025
We recently sent out an important announcement, but it has come to our attention that not everyone we intended to reach received it. To ensure no one misses out, we are resending the message directly from our Regional Liaison Teams.

Cammeron Batanides • January 27, 2025
We hope you are doing well. We look forward to resuming in-person classes this Tuesday, January 28th at Davis Center at Maides Park.
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Nancy Bryans, Writer, Teen Scene Editor, Production Assistant • February 1, 2025
As we begin month two of 2025, we invite our readers to relax and read our selection of teen stories for February. With Valentine's Day approaching, love is in the air. . .

Kaleigh A., Teen Scene Intern • February 1, 2025
One way I like to spend my free time is shopping. Whether it is books, clothes, or beauty products, I will enjoy just going to either window shop or actually buying something.

Sophie H., Teen Scene Intern, and Grade 10, Wilmington Christian Academy • February 1, 2025
Friends are rare in my life. Some people think they need other people to live. To breathe. But not me. I won’t need anyone but my banker. I can get a better job, buy a house, and afford groceries. I can prove I’m not what my parents said I am. . . .

Gabriel H., Brunswick County Early College High School • February 1, 2025
One should not treat another any less than, even if they are differently-enabled. Everyone should be given the chance to prove themselves before it is assumed that they cannot do something. Overall, the way that people treat those who are deaf or hard of hearing is why deafness has an awareness month.

We all need to be aware of what we are throwing away and where our trash is going. The picturesque, natural setting of the beach is not the place for trash. Trash onshore or that washes into the ocean is harmful to the environment and sea life. We all need to do our part to protect the environment and all living creatures.

Sophie J., Chief Contributor, and Year 12, William Clarke College, Australia • February 1, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: Year 12 student accused of battery has escaped police custody. The police are requesting all old women should veer clear of any and all public buses, in case of a reoffence. Meanwhile, the We Are team has managed (with some difficulty) to score an exclusive interview with the arresting constable, Const. Hugh Dunnett. . . .

Jack D., Chief Contributor, and William Clarke College, Sydney, Australia • February 1, 2025
When you buy a diamond engagement ring for your partner, it is the ultimate symbol of your love and dedication to your partner; or at least that is what the De Beers diamond cartel wants you to think. In reality, the modern culture of giving diamond rings is a result of the most successful marketing campaign in all of history.

Jaylynn B., Financial Manager, and West Brunswick High School • February 1, 2025
Country music star Zach Bryan is facing crucial media hate after his breakup wirh Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia. Most of the criticism is coming back on Bryan for not respecting boundaries and norms and taking to social media so early with a private issue. . . Readers: What is your opinion?

Hannah U., Copy Editor, West Brunswick High School • February 1, 2025
On average, people spend at least thirteen years of their life in a classroom setting. Thirteen West Wind students were given a “this or that” question format to determine their ideal classroom setting. The top results may surprise you!

Sophie H., Teen Scene Intern, and 10th Grade, Wilmington Christian Academy • January 1, 2025
Testing is never fun. But there are things you can do to minimize the stress. https://youtu.be/pjrmrdGQ_Rc

Kaleigh A., Teen Scene Intern • January 1, 2025
When you make your New Year’s Resolution, consider that things are going to change, . . . Prepare the best you can, and adapt . . . Things are not always going to be the same, but the joy of a new year is that things are going to change for the better.

Sophie H., Teen Scene Intern, and Grade 10, Wilmington Christian Academy • January 1, 2025
Psychology teaches -fundamentally- that the key to a healthy patient-psychologist relationship is building a healthy rapport and establishing trust. This seems to be an agreed-upon rule of therapy and treatment of mental health, for all except one group: minors.
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