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Stop Soldier Suicide Addresses a National Crisis
Thank you for your service. We say it when we see soldiers in uniform or a veteran wearing a military hat, to express our appreciation for the time they spent defending our nation. We say it in recognition of the
LIVING HISTORY ABOARD THE BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA
What is it that draws us to the past? To another era? Is it the stories told over and over again by our parents and grandparents? Is it the glamour of old movies showing us a gentler time with heroes
The Gray Boys
Some time in the days back before 1965 you could travel down Moore Street, or out along the river, to a beautiful enchanted area of woods known as Robins Nest. And all along your trek, in those early years, you
2024 Wooden Boat Show Poster Contest – Call for Artists
Franklin Square Gallery, in collaboration with the Southport Wooden Boat Show, is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Wooden Boat Show Poster Contest. Local artists are invited to submit their artwork for judging in this annual event. With so many
Genealogy Research Center Opening at Brunswick Community College in Partnership with Brunswick Town Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
A genealogy research reference collection for public use is being assembled at Brunswick Community College (BCC) and the initial donated books are from Brunswick Town Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, which is coordinating the collection in conjunction
Pet Supplies Plus
When we adopted Copper the News Hound Trainee from the Brunswick County Animal Shelter, he had nothing but a leash. As anyone who has added a pet to their family knows, pets need stuff, lots of stuff. So Copper’s first
Commercial Fishing Exhibit Opens at Maritime Museum
If you’re fishing for something to do this winter, stop in to the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and check out the brand new exhibit on, what else, fishing in Southport! The crew has been hard at work since
Considering Teeth: A Tail of Two Crowns
I have grown tired of boring all of you with my nerdy discussions about the whys and importance of care for dogs and cats. I am no Chaucer – I cannot charm you with my sanguine verse. So I will
Potlicker Was Dreaming
It’s 1968 in Southport, NC. The high school is still a few months away from the fire that would consume it and change the local world forever. Southport is still a little sleepy fishing village where the Cape Fear River
BEMC Community Grants
Do you know a non-profit or community group that could use an extra helping hand this year? Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) is now accepting applications for its Community Grants program for projects up to $2,500. The deadline to apply
