Monthly Archives: November 2020

Sign Up Now For The Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Registration is open for the Southport-Oak Island Area 2020 Golf Classic, teeing off on Friday, December 4 at Carolina National Golf Club. The four-person Captain’s Choice tournament will kick off with a shotgun start at 11 am. Registration is limited

Eclectic Shop Offers Something For Everyone

Dunes Mercantile is treasure trove of goodies. Just when you think you’ve found the coolest little item, something else catches your eye. And then you reach the back of the store and find a collection of musical instruments and gear,

The Pearl Weathers The Storms of 2020

Starting out as an entrepreneur is always a little scary and nerve-wracking, but buying a business and then having 2020 happen is a special kind of challenge. Sylvia Liedtke-Ognan purchased the gift shop that is now The Pearl in Southport’s

Local Jeweler Brings The Bling To Southport

This month we chatted with Renee Ward of Renee’s Fine Jewelry (at 602 N. Howe Street in Southport). Renee has spent her lifetime in the jewelry business, and we wanted to know more about how she makes her business shine

Save A Vet Seeks To Rescue Our Heroes

Thanking our nation’s veterans on Veterans Day, and all year round, is a wonderful thing. But we can do more. Veterans have often experienced stress that humans are not equipped to handle easily. All too often, this stress gets buried

Painting With Light

Stargazers of all ages love the night sky surrounding Brunswick County. Living near the ocean away from the bright city lights has its perks at night when the sky is clear, the moon is full, and there’s a slight chill

Preventing Common Over-Use Golf Injuries

Golf injuries are real. They can linger for a long time and take away from your love for the sport. But there are things you can do to prevent some of these common injuries and pains. With the proper attention

Christmas Parade Gets Flip Flopped

The Christmas By The Sea Parade is on for Saturday, December 5 this year, but it’s getting some new shoes. This year the parade will be presented in a ‘flip flopped’ format with parade units staying stationery and spectators driving past

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Has Re-Opened

We are excited to report that the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, one of our favorite day trips, has re-opened to visitors! Of course like everything else this year, there are some new policies in place, so we’ve compiled