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Safe Haven Memories
I like to think that at one point in my life, I was a movie star. I was actually an extra in the movie “Safe Haven,” and you can’t even see me in my scene. But Hollywood loves a little
Spring Is For Plant Sales
Spring has sprung and and plants sales will be popping up like tulips during the coming months. From Encore Azaleas to Butterfly-friendly plants, everyone will certainly find something perfect to add a little beauty to the yard. Gardeners can get
Nashville Trio Comes to Southport to Benefit Local Charities
The Nashville Trio is coming to Southport for a two-night benefit concert, Friday, April 14 and Saturday April 15. The all-female trio brings an eclectic mix of country, rock and blues to the stage. Their high-powered performance will benefit Brunswick
Training isn’t Ruff at Cape Fear K9
by Ruby Cline After Wilmington native Mike Chambers finished his time in the Marine Corps, he returned to the area and began his career in private security, just as he’d planned. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Security Management and
Living On Safari: The Photography of Cannon Wentworth
Art is everywhere, and sometimes you find it in the unlikeliest places, like an airplane. Photographer and Filmmaker Cannon Wentworth was born and raised in Charlotte and moved to Wilmington in 2011 to attend UNCW as a film studies major.
We Are Not James Harriott
By Dr. Ali Travis, River Road Animal Hospital It doesn’t seem that long ago that we practiced medicine like James Herriot, the famed British veterinary surgeon who treated all comers in the countryside with experience and ingenuity, but little else.
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
