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The Best U.S. Craft Beers to Sip this Spring
The explosion of craft breweries across the United States has opened up a whole new world for brew lovers. North Carolina is enjoying the same growth with a total of 86 craft breweries across the state as of November 2013.
April 2014
Part of our goal—really, our job—in creating a community magazine is to build a monthly resource that covers the interests of most of our demographic. For us, that means offering something for each member of our community: old and young,
Canning the Goods
The home food preservation season isn’t really that far away. If you’re thinking about “putting food up” this summer, this is a great time to learn more—before the busy time gets here. People have been preserving food for centuries in
The Painted Mermaid
Owner Amy Atwell discusses her decisions to exit 'big box' retail and to feature local wares
Southport’s Artistry
Local author Thomas J. “Tommy” Harrelson will stop by Wilmington’s Pomegranate Books on Tuesday, February 25th for a discussion and book signing. The event will celebrate his new book portraying the life and work of Southport’s first known professional photographer
Honored
Operation Marry Me Military makes dream weddings a reality for local military couples
Frothy Brews for a Frosty Season
I’ve long felt that winter in eastern North Carolina is a nearly unbearable season. No, we don’t have blizzards—but that’s half the problem for me. If it’s going to be cold and precipitating, it might as well snow. And once
Evaluating the Treasure Trove
By: Carolyn Bowers P.E.O. Antique Appraisal Fair Sunday, Feb. 23rd 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Southport Community Center 223 E Bay St. Are you curious to know how much your antiques are worth? Now you can find out. The Southport
Winter Libations
by Beau Walker Already? The holidays are here again and Southport is a surprisingly festive little town this time of year. We’ve had our first dusting of snow, unpacked our winter coats—and perhaps found that twenty dollar bill from last
December 2013
Merry Christmas! While some folks have said it’s too early for holiday music, I have to admit I’ve been playing it since mid-November. There’s just something about Sinatra’s “Silent Night,” Elvis’ “Here Comes Santa Claus,” and even Adam Sandler’s “The
