Author Archives: Dean Blaine

NC Aquarium Visits Oak Island

  Learning and Exploring for All Ages STORY BY: DEAN BLAINE   On a recent Tuesday, Andy Gould, the Outreach Coordinator for the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, introduced an assortment of turtles from the aquarium to a group at

Hooray For Hollywood!

  Add It to Your Next Travel Itinerary. STORY BY: DEAN BLAINE The name is synonymous with glamour. Hollywood…land of movie stars and film premieres, flashbulbs and tabloid scandals. Home to sunshine and starlets, glitzy nightclubs and dreams come true. Hopefuls

Ride the Tide

  Kayak race makes a big splash with all ages BY: DEAN BLAINE The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department and the Adventure Kayak Company will host the 8th Annual Ride the Tide Kayak Float on May 7. More than 70

Contributing to the Future of Brunswick County!

Phillip A. Cook Memorial Golf Tournament impacting the lives of area children BY: DEAN BLAINE PHOTOS BY: KAY WOLFN   Phillip Cook wasn’t one to speak of his generosity. He never sought recognition. His sons Steve and Chad Cook didn’t know

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