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Realtors Adapting To Change
Every segment of our economy has been challenged in different ways the last few months. Locally, real estate is a huge piece of our economic puzzle, and social distancing has presented a particular challenge for an industry that relies heavily
Mermaid Energy
While managing retail has not been easy in the current environment, running a consignment store comes with even more challenges. Amy Atwell, owner of the The Painted Mermaid, spoke with us about overcoming the hurdles while staying focused on the
Keeping It Fresh, Keeping It Local
If ever there were a perfect time to shop at a farmers market, this is surely it. Chain grocery stores are full of people and not always so full of groceries, so having another option is simply wonderful. The fact
Beautifying Their Community
Life can feel overwhelming at the moment. It seems now more than ever, we all need a little bit of joy to brighten our days. Karen Hartigan, President of the Boiling Spring Lakes Gardening Club, shared some ideas for getting
Cultivating Community
Gardening is in my blood. I grew up in a rural Illinois town. Our house was on a large lot and included a huge garden in the back corner. Back then, everyone had a vegetable garden as it was part
Steampunk Artistry
Once just science fiction and fantasy writing reminiscent of Jules Verne, the Steampunk genre now saturates many facets of life, such as music, fashion, design, and art. Frequently inspired by 19th-century industrial machinery, Steampunk is fundamentally described as modern technology
A Meal With A View
When Cindy Capps points to the waterfront view at Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill, she smiles and shares her philosophy. “We are a destination restaurant,” she says. “People come here for that water view; our job is to not mess that
Active Mind And Body During Stay-at-Home
As we ride out Phase 2 of the efforts to control the pandemic, many of us are looking for things to do at home to keep our mind and body active. Sometimes it is worth breaking away from the TV
The Show Must Go On
The show must go on. We’ve all heard that, but what if the audience isn’t allowed to gather? What if the venues are closed? How do musicians keep reaching their audience? They improvise, of course, and use whatever online options
Keeping The Brew Flowing At The Tap & Cellar
We had a chane to connect with Dewayne and Brittany Hedrick at the Southport Tap and Cellar to talk about how they are making the best it. We spoke to them for a Cheers column when they first opened a
