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The Gray Boys
Some time in the days back before 1965 you could travel down Moore Street, or out along the river, to a beautiful enchanted area of woods known as Robins Nest. And all along your trek, in those early years, you
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
Brunswick Town Events
While it’s in our opinion the prettiest property in Brunswick County all of the time, fall is an especially great time to visit the Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson State Historic Site just off Route 133 at 8884 St. Philip’s Rd SE.
Franklin Square Gallery – Call for Artists: Southport Maritime Art Show
Franklin Square Gallery (FSG) is seeking entries for its inaugural Southport Maritime Art Show, to be held Oct. 23 through Nov. 4 at the Gallery. Highlighting the rich maritime heritage of Southport and Brunswick County, the show will focus on
Oak Island Nature Center & Ocean Education Center
Looking for something fun to do with the kids on a rainy day? Need an escape from the oppressive summer heat? Head on over to one of Oak Island’s coolest spots, the Ocean Education Center (OEC) at 4700 Oak Island
2022 Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards
In the Fall of 2021, The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce accepted nominations for its annual business awards: Small Business of the Year, Small Business Customer Service of the Year and Non-Profit Organization of the Year. Once nominated, the qualifying
Historical Quilting
Southport Historical Society is teaming up with Brunswick Community College to create a quilt that will represent Southport’s history! The “Color Me Southport” quilt blocks will be based on local artist Patt Carney’s original illustrations of 30 of Southport’s iconic landmarks from
The Writing Academy
Gerald Decker Teen Scene, Inc. The Writing Academy was one of the first items in the mission statement when I first started Teen Scene in Alabama in 2004. Due to health issues, it was never implemented. After a successful first
BSL’s Own Hard Rock Motel
Located right off Highway 87 heading into Southport, the Boiling Spring Lakes Motel has been a landmark in the area since it was built in 1962. Now, following Hurricane Florence and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the new owners have proudly
A Maritime Museum For All
Entering through the main door of the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Southport on a recent spring day, I was greeted by the sounds of hammering and laughter. It was a fitting introduction for my visit; both those sounds help
