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2022 US Open King Mackerel Tournament
The 44th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is right around the corner. This year’s tournament will be Thursday, Sept. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 1 at Brunswick County’s Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road. The U.S. Open is one
Oak Island Rec Center to Sponsor Saturday Night Drop-Offs for Kids Ages 6-12
Life for parents with young children can be hectic, juggling work, school, sports, and the seemingly endless responsibilities of home and family. Sometimes you just need a few hours without the kids in tow, whether it’s for a much-needed date
Live and Local on Oak Island
We’ve always referred to September and October as “Locals’ Summer.” The temperatures drop a little, but it’s still nice and warm, we still have visitors, but our community is a quite bit calmer. It’s a great time for locals to
Oak Island’s Professional Pirate
The old trope about running away and joining the circus changes a bit here by the sea. Our coastal version, I think, is to drop it all and become a pirate. Anthony Benson and wife Nikki Benson did just that
Bump in the Night: Looking for Ghosts By Flashlight on the USS North Carolina
Have you ever wondered if the rumors of ghosts on the Battleship North Carolina are true? Ask the staff and volunteers at the Battleship, and you’ll hear stories about shadowy figures that disappear as quickly as they appear – or,
Fall Events at Brunswick Town
As temperatures drop and it’s more comfortable moving around outdoors, it’s a wonderful time to explore one of our community’s greatest treasures, the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site. And while any time on that beautiful property is a great
Shakespeare Rocks
A Shakespeare Workshop for teens is returning for it’s second session this year. Brunswick Little Theatre’s “Shakespeare Rocks” workshop is open to youth ages 13-19 regardless of experience and will meet on Wednesdays September 14 to November 16 from 6-7:30
Brunswick Arts Council Fall Art Show
Brunswick Arts Council will present its 22nd Annual Fall Art Show and Sale from Sept. 26 through Oct. 8 at the Leland Cultural Arts Center (LCAC). The show will be on display in the multi-purpose/exhibition space of the center, 1212
Seahorse Eats & Drinks at Ocean Crest Pier
A cool breeze coming off the ocean blows away the humidity, while the sound of the surf creates a rhythmic beat, and the sun setting over the dune grass spreads a warm, rosy glow, giving the place an almost magical
Painting the Town Pink
Story and Photos by Beth A. Klahre In just a few days, pink feather flags will be flying all around Oak Island! For the eleventh year, twelve families impacted by breast cancer have been invited to attend a week-long all
