Monthly Archives: December 2022

Showing A Holiday Home

By Patty Langer Growing up in a historic New England town, Christmas was always my favorite time of year. The season was defined by old colonial houses with candles in every window, wreaths hung on front doors, and garland draped

Solar Brewing: Oak Island’s First Brewery

Sitting in the newly opened Solar Brewing with the lovely and talented Lisa, two pints of freshly brewed beer on our table, I had a “moment.” You know, one of those times when things just kind of strike you out

Bringing In The Christmas trees

By Ashley Park Before the Halloween candy has even cleared the shelves, the Christmas decorations start rolling out, giving us our first dose of the holiday spirit seemingly earlier and earlier every year.  But around here everyone knows it’s not

Holiday Traditions

By Lisa Stites Traditions and holidays go hand-in-hand. Whether it’s having all our favorite dishes on the table or picking out the perfect tree, we all have things we want to be “just so” for our holidays. Recreating our favorite

Prohibition Holidays

By Liz Fuller As hosts and hostesses throughout Southport plan their annual holiday parties, they can take for granted their ability to serve their guests the champagne, wine, beer or liquor of their choice. But of course, that has not