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Stress Less…Feel Better
Our lives can be filled with stress each and every day. And with the ongoing pandemic we are facing, many of us are experiencing higher stress levels than ever before. I know I have felt it, what about you? Stress
Libraries Offer Access From Your Own Home
It should come as no surprise that magazine editors and writers love words, reading, writing, spelling, grammar….well, maybe not grammar. So naturally, the Southport and Leland Magazine families are already big fans of the Brunswick County Library system. eep themselves
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Improvises
We asked Wilmington Orchestra Executive Director, Liz Scanlon how it was dealing with the changes to live venues and social distancing guidelines. Here are her thoughts on how the symphony will persevere. mphony Orchestra (WSO), I see the benefits of
Take-Out Guide
We offer this take-out guide as a help to our hungry readers looking for a break from cooking themselves and as a help to our restaurant community facing the challenge of remaining viable in the face of social distancing restrictions.
Artist Breathes New Life Into The Art Of Weaving
Reva Cook, a Southport local of 10 years, has found a new passion in the art of weaving pine needle baskets. Her first exposure to the art form was when she noticed a small basket on a coworker’s desk. “I
Green Swamp Nature Preserve
If you’ve ever traveled north on Highway 211 to I-74, you no doubt have encountered and endured the long miles of forest and, often, an electronic dead zone. Many are annoyed by this. However, the area you are traveling through
Southport Garden Club
Take a look around Southport, and you can see beauty everywhere your eye travels. Whether it’s the water, marshes, majestic oak trees or flowering azaleas, Southport is a city that definitely takes full advantage of its surroundings. It’s the work
Showcasing Local Nature In Art
A beautiful coastline and fabulous weather make for a very popular place to retire. That same beauty has also been revered as a constant motivation behind many relocated artists’ inspiration for their work. Such is the case of artist Dory
At The Koko, Koko Cabana
For owners Alexis Oxendine and Austin Alfonso, Koko Cabana is the latest in their string of restaurant successes. Also on Oak Island, they own Kai Joe’s taco stand and Ruby’s Coffeehouse and Eatery. Extending the family affair to Southport, Alexis
New Date For Oak Island Lighthouse Run
Originally scheduled for April 18, the Oak Island Lighthouse Run has been re-scheduled for Novemeber. Oak Island Lighthouse Half Marathon Run and 5k, 10k and 1 Mile Run or Walk is a fun and enjoyable event for all fitness levels.
