Monthly Archives: September 2019

Custom Kitchens & More

Quality countertops designed just for you Story by Kass Fincher When you need a kitchen or bath project done quickly but you’re unwilling to sacrifice quality, choose The Kitchen Man for your renovation project.  The kitchen design, custom cabinet and

Making it Work

A workout should be focused on making you stronger, relieving aches and pains, and in general help you to move and feel better all day long. Many times in an effort to achieve this we find ourselves with more aches

Save the Hall Y’all

Fundraiser plans vibrant new community art hub in heart of historic Southport Story by Bonnie Bray Detailed plans for the renovation of Southport’s former city hall will be unveiled by Up Your Arts in a series of presentations on September

Fishing is all GO for Fall!

King Mackerel, Peer Fishing & MAD Story by Lisa Stites Since 1979, the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament has brought fishermen near and far together to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. This year’s Tournament is October 3-5, with

Florence Tree Art

Two artists find beauty in dead trees Story by Ami Brown This month marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Florence that devastated parts of our local area and beyond. Southport residents, Donna and Russel Parisi decided to make beautiful

Community & Art

Artist, Barbara McFall is driving force behind successful Southport Art Hub Story and photos By Carla Edstrom We are creative beings. Everything we use in daily life was once a mere thought and created tangible by someone. Art is a

Bambini’s Makes Memories

Local Italian fare hits the spot in Southport Story By Kass Fincher Open just under a year, Bambini’s Italian Restaurant already has quite the following. Serving pizza, subs and Italian entrees, the restaurant is definitely a family affair. Owners Kenny

Unearthing an Ancient Tavern

Brunswick Town dig discovers long lost treasure story By Jeffrey Stites I met an old friend at a local tavern after work on a recent Friday afternoon. That wouldn’t normally be worthy of even this column, but this tavern was special,

Oak Island Activities

2020 Oak Island Coastal Calendars Available for purchase at Oak Island Recreation Center (3003 E. Oak Island Dr.) $15 Each The Town of Oak Island turns 20 years old this year! To celebrate, the island community was invited to share

Pink Retreat

Oak Island Hosts Little Pink Houses of Hope Retreat Story by Beth A. Klahres Eleven families impacted by breast cancer will descend on Oak Island for a week of relaxation, rejuvenation and an escape from reality in September. Little Pink