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Door Scavenger Hunt
The “Southport, Open Your Doors!” project by Up Your Arts is hosting a scavenger hunt throughout downtown Southport this month. At the center of the game are the 11 artistically-rendered vintage doors unveiled at a reception for the artists in
Parade Memories
Remember Lucy telling Charlie Brown in the Peanuts Christmas Special that “of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you’re the Charlie Brownest”? Well, I believe that of all the events and happenings on Oak Island, the Christmas By The
Cape Fear Winery
A few years ago, my husband and I decided to try a new winery in the area. We love wine and the social interaction it brings, and ended up at Cape Fear Winery located at 277 Bourbon Street in Elizabethtown,
Donna Davis’ Beach Treasures
Christmas at the beach can be an exciting thing to experience, especially if you are used to snow-covered trees and idyllic winter scenes during the Holidays. The change in scenery is certainly a nice break from the cold winter doldrums.
Christmas Is Coming!!!
The Festive Holiday Season is almost upon us, and we are very excited. Christmastime is one of the most fun times in our community and there are many ways you can get involved in all the Holiday Cheer. Whether it’s
Kiwanis To Bring Speakers In Support of Scholarship Fundraiser
A speaker series featuring a Chicago-based economist, a best-selling author, a local historian, and a European-trained wine expert will kick off in January 2022, with all money raised used to fund college scholarships for deserving Brunswick County students. Coordinated by
A Southport Favorite Is Moving!
When you walk into Cattail Cottage it seems to be bursting at the seams. Each room, and the outdoor courtyard, is filled with decor, cards, and all manner of unique knick knacks. As it turns out, the store really IS
Bonfire Bash!
While it’s been a long couple of years for everyone, the small business community has had it particularly rough. From being shut down to supply chain and labor disruptions and all the uncertainty in between, every business that has survived
From Trash To Treasure
Sea glass in its truest form is the result of the antiquated and decades-old practice of tossing bottles into the ocean. Whether it is was trash buried by the ocean, discarded waste from ships, or glass dumped into the ocean
Exploring a Southport Gem
By Carol Pearson The red brick building with the white columns sits proudly atop the sweep of green lawn on East Bay Street. Picnickers lounge under the trees on the old Fort Johnson property while ship watchers enjoy the view.
