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Artist Shares His Love In The Classroom
Born on the Italian Riviera in Imperia, Italy in 1956, local artist and Brunswick Community College painting instructor Joseph Bardani Gargagliano has had a life-long love for all forms of art. As young children, Joseph and his brother Franco lived
801 Ocean, Oak Island’s Newest Events Venue
Just steps from the beach, the town-owned 801 Ocean Events Venue just may be the perfect place for your next celebration. When did you open, and who is the owner(s)? Do you have a background in this type of business?
A Home Built On Love
Though they passed away years ago, George and Edith Vanderbilt might still be enjoying the lavish lifestyle of the Biltmore House outside Asheville. Some visitors there claim to have seen George’s shadowy figure in the library when there is a
Dog Games Coming To Southport
The Sergei Foundation Dog Games are coming to Southport’s Yacht Basin on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s event has moved to the springtime rather than the November timeframe last year. ““We wanted to get
History Comes Alive At Fort Anderson
In the winter of 1865, Fort Anderson, known as The Gibraltar of the South, was all that stood between Union forces and the port of Wilmington. The end of the Civil War was in sight. By dawn of February 19,
Oak Island Celebrates Mardi Gras By The Sea
The good times are set to roll on Oak Island at the 2020 Oak Island Mardi Gras by the Sea Parade and Festival on Saturday, March 7. here the festival and car show await on the Middleton Park soccer fields.
A Southport Pirate Love Story
This story submitted by a reader simply defines what makes this place so special. From moving to your vacation spot to finding love in a chance meeting to, well, PIRATES, we thought this tale screamed Southport. I have to tell
Fairy Tale Romance
Story By Lisa Stites The cast of characters at Walt Disney World are known for giving guests happy memories that last a lifetime. One Leland couple who worked there years ago took their role as memory makers a bit further
Becoming Emily
Bringing to life Emily Dickinson Story By Lisa Stites The renowned poet and recluse Emily Dickinson is the topic of much media lately, with movies and television retelling her life story. Veteran local actress Carolyn Stringer is bringing it to
Elena Rogers Hits the Professional Stage
BD Wong’s musical adaptation coming 2020 Story By Ami Brown Many young people dream of being on the big stage, under the bright lights of Broadway, but few ever make it that far. One local Brunswick High School Junior is
