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Kiwanis To Bring Speakers In Support of Scholarship Fundraiser
A speaker series featuring a Chicago-based economist, a best-selling author, a local historian, and a European-trained wine expert will kick off in January 2022, with all money raised used to fund college scholarships for deserving Brunswick County students. Coordinated by
A Southport Favorite Is Moving!
When you walk into Cattail Cottage it seems to be bursting at the seams. Each room, and the outdoor courtyard, is filled with decor, cards, and all manner of unique knick knacks. As it turns out, the store really IS
Bonfire Bash!
While it’s been a long couple of years for everyone, the small business community has had it particularly rough. From being shut down to supply chain and labor disruptions and all the uncertainty in between, every business that has survived
From Trash To Treasure
Sea glass in its truest form is the result of the antiquated and decades-old practice of tossing bottles into the ocean. Whether it is was trash buried by the ocean, discarded waste from ships, or glass dumped into the ocean
Exploring a Southport Gem
By Carol Pearson The red brick building with the white columns sits proudly atop the sweep of green lawn on East Bay Street. Picnickers lounge under the trees on the old Fort Johnson property while ship watchers enjoy the view.
Maritime Museum Volunteer Opportunities
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is putting out a call for all those interested in sharing their time and talents. Volunteer Coordinator Kristan Phillips said volunteers occupy a special place at the maritime museum. “Our volunteers are crucial
Support Our Museum & Go To Cancun
The Friends of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are selling a limited 500 tickets for a chance to win an all-inclusive, seven-day luxury getaway to the ‘Moon Palace Sunrise Resort’ in Cancún, Mexico. The vacation is valued at over
Odell Williamson Auditorium Is Back!
An empty theatre is a strange, kind of eerie place. That feeling also scales with size, so walking around the empty, quiet, 1500-seat Odell Williamson Auditorium bordered on spooky. With no audience in the seats and no set pieces on
Whiskey In A Week?
“Hey, come over here. You’ve got to see this guy. He’s in his booth wearing his kilt.” Ok, well, that’ll get my attention. The lovely and talented Lisa and I were enjoying the 4th of July Festival in Oak Island’s
Battleship North Carolina Floats Again
“Well, it’s not something you can rehearse,” said Captain Terry Bragg, executive Director of the Battleship North Carolina just after the first flood gates were opened and water began to flood into the basin holding the 80-year-old, 728-foot long, 36,600-ton
