Cape Fear Voices/The Teen Scene

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Gerald Decker, Founder, President • January 1, 2026

I am sad to say this marks the end of the line for Teen Scene and Cape Fear Voices. It has been quite a ride since 2004. There are so many people...

TREES AND ME

John Gozzi, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2025

No two fingerprints are alike. The same can be said of the journey of a writer.

I Am Not Good At Saying Goodbye…

Linda Merlino, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2025

I am not good at saying goodbye. The best thing I can muster is “see you later.”

Veterans Creative Arts Program Go Fund Me

Gerald Decker, Founder, President • December 1, 2025

In September 2024, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 founded the Veterans Creative Arts Program as a nonprofit 501 (c ) (3) to work with and assist veterans and first responders who live with the effects of PTSD.

Cape Fear Voices

Brunswick County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Request for Proposals FY 2026-2027

Contributed • December 11, 2025

Please see the link to the Brunswick County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Request for Proposals FY 2026-2027 below. The deadline for receiving the application: February 20, 2026. Brunswick 2026-2027 RFP Approved

Take Care of Yourselves, My Friends

Lisa H. Mote: • December 1, 2025

December is whispering to me.

Straight from the Horses’ Mouths

Janet Stiegler and Leah Stiegler • December 1, 2025

Hello, equestrian fans and welcome to Tryon International Equestrian Center for the annual international show jumping tournament.

LAUGHING IN THE GOLDEN YEARS

Maryann Nunnally, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2025

This morning, I helped my sweet Smiling-Dave, get ready to attend a funeral for a man he had admired in life.

Cape Fear Voices Reflection

Brendan Connelly, Contributing Writer • December 31, 2025

When I read and heard that our time here at Cape Fear Voices is coming to an end, I was sad. I have always had a love for...

ROLLER COASTER

John Gozzi, Contributing Writer • December 19, 2025

It seemed like another lifetime ago, but for many summers my daughter and I, after divorce, took a summer vacation together

OASIS FOUND

John Gozzi, Contributing Writer • December 15, 2025

I am the lumberjack that harvests memories, not from wood, but from the thicket of my mind. I study crosscut sections for clues, some are more vivid or differ in shape from the rest, This story about one of those rings.

HUNGRY HILL

John Gozzi, Contributing Writer • December 9, 2025

It was inevitable, all undeveloped land shall be deemed buildable. Money is king

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My Journey With Teen Scene

Makayla P., Teen Scene Freelance Writer • December 11, 2025

Starting Freshman year is like walking into the closet of Narnia introducing you to a new environment with new opportunities everywhere. My freshman...

My Response to the Pentagon Severing Ties With Scouting America

Gabriel H., Editor, Teen Scene • December 1, 2025

***Some parts of this letter have been omitted for my and my family's privacy*** I am writing to share this letter which I have sent to local...

The Teen Scene: My Mentors For Life

Gabriel H., Editor, Teen Scene • December 1, 2025

By dictionary definition, a mentor is simply a person who is “an experienced or trusted adviser.” It is someone who “… trains and counsels...

Teen Scene’s Personal Impact on Me

Kaleigh A., Teen Scene Intern • December 1, 2025

The importance of highlighting a young person’s creativity onto the world is one of great magnitude. A voice reflecting a mind that has much...