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January Chamber News

Our local Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce is near and dear to our hearts. Karen and the members made us welcome when we were brand new business owners, and their help and support has been invaluable in our growth over

Lighting Up The Lighthouse For The Holidays

By McKenzie Barwick You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why, the lighthouse is getting decorated tonight…. Before entering the Oak Island lighthouse, I had pictured a spiral staircase going all the

The Claus Cause – Phillip and Heather Kinlaw

If I didn’t know any better, I would swear I just met Santa and Mrs. Claus!  Turns out, I met Santa’s Oak Island helpers, Philip and Heather Kinlaw, and boy do they look the part! (A younger, thinner version, of

Making “Wish” Come True

When our friend Penny Watkins, owner of Boo & Roo’s Boutique in Southport, called to tell us her daughter Holland had been cast in Disney’s new animated feature “Wish,” and asked if we’d like to speak to her about it,

Home for the Holidays

We’re Facebook friends with Juli Newton, and have watched her document her journey into a Habitat home with pictures and updates. What we noticed the most was her smile and her positive attitude. She was obviously willing to put in

Birthday Wishes Ministry Spreads Joy Year-Round!

During the holiday season, so many of us become aware of the need to help others who are less fortunate. Children’s causes are especially prevalent in December, with reminders that tug at our heartstrings everywhere we go — Toys for

Bald Head Coffee & Tea House

One morning a few years ago the lovely and talented Lisa was sniffing around our kitchen saying “What smells so good?” After little bit she realized it was the bag of coffee I’d picked up from our new advertisers, Bald

Saving an Artistic Tradition

As an artist, I can’t tell you how often I have been offered art supplies when people are clearing out of their homes. People go all-in on projects to create their craft and end up with a lot of stuff

Always Ready Golf Cars

If you haven’t noticed, golf carts aren’t just for the links or cruising around Bald Head Island anymore. As the use of electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes has grown, so has Always Ready Cars, expanding from their Bald

Beauty You Can Eat: Gemini Flora

If you go to a Southport restaurant and notice a pretty flower on your plate, remember that it’s not just there for looks, so don’t be afraid to eat it.  A very familiar face might have even grown it in

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