Monthly Archives: April 2021
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
Kiwanis Flower Sale Is Back!
Spring is coming, and many of us are itching to get things planted. Whether you’re looking for something ornamental to beautify your green space or if fresh herbs for cooking are more your style, the Southport Oak-Island Kiwanis Club Plant
Find Treasures Along The Thrift Trail
Charity thrift stores are a win-win proposition. Shoppers can find just want they’re looking for or perhaps an unexpected treasure, get it at a great price, and know they are supporting their community in the process. When our son seemed
Paddle Through History
Our area enjoys outstanding natural beauty, a wide variety of easily accessible waterways, and an abundance of history, so it’s only fitting that the Southport Historical Society and Adventure Kayak Company have joined forces for Paddle Through History tours. Participants
Another Bennie With The Jets
Load up your car and plan to take off with Up Your Arts during another Bennie With the Jets drive-in concert at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport on Saturday, April 24, from 2-5 pm. Prepare for absolute lunacy with…the LunaSea
Southport CONNECTED!
We are bombarded with information today more than ever before in human history. The little phones we carry in our pockets have become powerful computers connected to the entire world, but as wonderful as that is, the abundance of data
Creating Art In The Time Of Covid
The world hit a milestone that most of us want to let go into history as a forgotten memory. COVID-19 has now been a part of our lives for an entire year with effects globally. Aside from those who got
