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Potlicker Was Dreaming
It’s 1968 in Southport, NC. The high school is still a few months away from the fire that would consume it and change the local world forever. Southport is still a little sleepy fishing village where the Cape Fear River
BEMC Community Grants
Do you know a non-profit or community group that could use an extra helping hand this year? Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) is now accepting applications for its Community Grants program for projects up to $2,500. The deadline to apply
January Chamber News
Our local Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce is near and dear to our hearts. Karen and the members made us welcome when we were brand new business owners, and their help and support has been invaluable in our growth over
Lighting Up The Lighthouse For The Holidays
By McKenzie Barwick You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why, the lighthouse is getting decorated tonight…. Before entering the Oak Island lighthouse, I had pictured a spiral staircase going all the
The Claus Cause – Phillip and Heather Kinlaw
If I didn’t know any better, I would swear I just met Santa and Mrs. Claus! Turns out, I met Santa’s Oak Island helpers, Philip and Heather Kinlaw, and boy do they look the part! (A younger, thinner version, of
Making “Wish” Come True
When our friend Penny Watkins, owner of Boo & Roo’s Boutique in Southport, called to tell us her daughter Holland had been cast in Disney’s new animated feature “Wish,” and asked if we’d like to speak to her about it,
Home for the Holidays
We’re Facebook friends with Juli Newton, and have watched her document her journey into a Habitat home with pictures and updates. What we noticed the most was her smile and her positive attitude. She was obviously willing to put in
Birthday Wishes Ministry Spreads Joy Year-Round!
During the holiday season, so many of us become aware of the need to help others who are less fortunate. Children’s causes are especially prevalent in December, with reminders that tug at our heartstrings everywhere we go — Toys for
Bald Head Coffee & Tea House
One morning a few years ago the lovely and talented Lisa was sniffing around our kitchen saying “What smells so good?” After little bit she realized it was the bag of coffee I’d picked up from our new advertisers, Bald
Saving an Artistic Tradition
As an artist, I can’t tell you how often I have been offered art supplies when people are clearing out of their homes. People go all-in on projects to create their craft and end up with a lot of stuff
