Monthly Archives: May 2016

Stop Kiss

  Breaking new ground for BLT STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES Beth Strickland isn’t playing it safe with her choice of Stop Kiss for her directorial debut. She admits the show, centering around two women, Callie (Cat Thomas) and

Raise a Glass to Uncorked!

  Fine wine, great beer, beautiful art…and more BY: AMI BROWN When you enter Uncorked by the Sea, you are greeted with an impressive selection of wines, beer and some incredible art. You can’t help but feel the warm, relaxed atmosphere

Picnic Baskets

The perfect excuse for a romantic date night! BY: KRIS BEASLEY There is no better time than the month of May to pack up a basket full of goodies, grab a blanket and have a picnic with your loved one. In our

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo!

  A Good Reason To Drink A Margarita STORY BY: KRIS BEASLEY May 5th is Cinco de Mayo and cause for celebration. While many think it is Mexico’s Independence Day, it is actually a celebration to commemorate the Mexican army’s unlikely

A Locals Favorite

  Loco Jo’s serves up fun and unique fare BY: REBECCA JONES Yin Yang, is the philosophy that everything in the universe flows with opposing but complementary forces to create a harmonious balance; welcome to Loco Jo’s Bar & Grill in

Summer Music Showcase 2016

SUMMER MUSIC SHOWCASE By: Ami Brown   That time of year is upon us once again! The hot summer is just around the corner. What better way to cool off than to join friends and listen to awesome music! The

Women Anglers in Training

  Mermaids aren’t the only women on the water Thanks to W.A.I.T. BY: JENNIFER BARNETT Statistics show that the number of fisherwomen out on the water or the piers is dramatically less then the number of fishermen. Chances are many women

Whistle A Happy Tune

  Feel your spirits lift with music therapy BY: LESLIE RESCHLY BSN,RN Music-whether playing it or listening to it-can provide you with many positive health benefits. Do you ever put on your favorite songs while relaxing or entertaining? Can you recall

Bianchi Brickyard

  “Mulch, Mulch” More than a one stop shop for your outdoor project needs! BY: LESLIE FOSTER Bianchi Brickyard Supply is very much a Family business. David Bianchi and his wife, Julie relocated from Buffalo, NY to Wilmington, NC in 1996.

Mother’s Day was started by a mother

  Of course! After all, they do know best! BY: JEFFREY STITES Anna Jarvis was moved after her own mother’s death in 1905 to promote a day set aside to honor mothers for their dedication to and sacrifice for their children.

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