Author Archives: Bethany Turner
Biz Q&A
This month we meet Missy Ronquillo, owner and resident artist of Pescado Y Amor, a colorful, sea-inspired studio and store in Oak Island. The studio often is home to Paint and Pour events, wherein folks can make their own masterpieces.
Autumn Cocktails
Lately I’ve been living with the windows wide open. I don’t mean that as some grand metaphor for living life to the fullest. Rather, who can resist the cool fall breeze? What’s especially lovely during this time of year is
Eat Up, Ye Hearty
For the past few years, Yacht Basin Eatery has embodied the storied past of the Atlantic coast each October in one unique way: Every Friday through Sunday, the staff dresses up like pirates. “Well, I heard somewhere that October is
Cattail Cottage
Welcome to our new column, “Biz Q&A.” Each month, we’ll sit down with the owner of a local store or service provider to learn more about the businesses and people of our area. As keeping money local by patronizing our
Toast to Autumn
Though the leaves aren’t quite falling, autumnal flavors creep in with the onset of September. Nutty tones occupy seasonal coffees while cinnamon and other spices mingle within bready desserts. Of course, even the mere idea of soon-to-be pumpkin-flavored everything makes
Going Tropical for Charity
What: Brassard Fund-raising Event When: Sunday, August 4th 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Tropical Smoothie Cafe 1671 N. Howe St., Southport Info: (910) 363-4908 On April 15th, 2013, America was rocked as bombs thundered and exploded during the Boston
Wheels for Good
The Meals on Wheels Association of America, which provides meals to senior citizens with a goal to end senior hunger by 2020, is running a contest to find the best “American Volunteer.” As the association clarifies, it is searching for
The Cambridge Comeback
In 2006, an enterprising developer from New Jersey saw a golden opportunity in Southport, North Carolina. Near the undeniably scenic South Harbour Village Marina, off of Fish Factory Road, sat a very large plot of land. The developer, Stratland Homes,
