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More Than a Market: Clem’s Seafood, an Oak Island Tradition
If you’ve spent any time in Oak Island or Southport, you’ve probably heard of Clem’s Seafood. For decades, it’s been the place where locals swing by after work for shrimp fresh off the boat, or where vacationers grab a few
An Adventure in the Green Swamp Preserve
If you’ve ever driven the stretch of N.C. 211 from the intersection of U.S. 17 in Supply to the intersection of U.S. 74 in Bolton, you’re familiar with the fact that its about 34 miles of, well, not much. The
Crafting The American Story
The City of Southport, in partnership with the Brunswick Arts Council, is excited to announce that the Fort Johnston–Southport Museum & Visitors’ Center is inviting local artists to apply for Crafting the American Story: Art, Identity, & History, an exhibition
Documentary Features Local Flytrap Heroes
The iconic Venus flytraps of Southeastern North Carolina – and the tireless local conservationists, volunteers, scientists, and wildlife officers who nurture them – are the focus of two-time Emmy-winning British filmmaker Robert Ford’s film “Flytrap Town.” The feature-length documentary that
Grissettown Haunted Trail
It’s off the main highway, down a country road, but just follow the screaming and you’ll get there. Now in it’s 17th year, the Haunted Trail in Grissettown promises to carry on its tradition of safely scaring the general public
Brunswick County Fair
Brunswick County is getting its own county fair, complete with all of the traditional food, games, rides, and animal exhibits a fair brings to town. Stump Hill Farms, a locals’ favorite spot for seasonal fun, began a fifth year on
Brandon Hill: How An Idea Became A Brand
One of the greatest entrepreneurs in the world, Walt Disney, said, “Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect.” And that’s exactly what Brandon Hill, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year, is
Win A Trip To The Cherry Blossom Festival
The NC 4th of July Festival is proud to announce an exciting new fundraising initiative in support of the Festival: a raffle offering a once-in-a-lifetime getaway for two to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. Valued at $3,000,
Southport Lions Club Gears Up for the 80th Anniversary
By: Dana Jordan, Photos contributed Mark your calendars and shine those fenders — the Southport Lions Club Car Show is coming back this Labor Day weekend, promising another unforgettable celebration of community, classic cars, and charitable impact. And this year,
The (Rescue) Dog Days of Summer
Story by Janet Fortney, photos by The Photo District Although you may recognize her from her frequent appearances – always with an adoptable dog beside her – on local television stations WECT, WWAY, and WSFX, Lee VanOrmer is more often
