Author Archives: Lisa P. Stites
Southern Hospitality
Welcome to Your Home Away From Home STORY BY: LISA P. STITES Beaches, golf, boating and fishing. Southeastern North Carolina is truly a vacation destination for families and people of all ages. With some of the State’s finest beaches, Oak
Cruisers Car Show
“She’s a little deuce coupe. You don’t know what I got…” BY: LISA P. STITES Take a step back in time and see the best of what car manufacturers have been rolling out for the last 100 years at the Cape
Springtime Events
Time to get outside and enjoy the weather BY: LISA P. STITES We made it through another winter and dare I say, spring is finally peeking it’s head out. We’ve rounded up a few not-to-be-missed events around the
More Than Just History & Tradition
The Amuzu is a family affair for the Furpless family BY: LISA P. STITES The historic Amuzu Theatre in Southport has long been a part of the Southport landscape. For the Furpless family, it’s a place
Helping Our Feathered Friends Take Flight
Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter helps injured birds spread their wings again BY: LISA P. STITES Why have dogs and cats at home like most people when you can have a pelican, a barred owl, a red-tail hawk
Celebrating Christmas on a modern Homestead Farm
Llama-drawn carriage rides, a live nativity scene and much more at Greenlands Farm’s Winter Fest December 5th BY: LISA P. STITIES Imagine luminaires lighting a path through the woods and lights strung throughout a homestead farm. There’s a Yule fire,
Chili Fans: Raise Your Spoons
Local heroes battle to help kids STORY BY: LISA P. STITES Fall in Brunswick County means cooler temperatures, fishing, high school football and chili. The Southeast Brunswick Civitan Club’s 5th annual Local Heroes Chili Cook-Off fits right in
A Love for the Sea
and all things seaworthy… They never fail to draw crowds to the coast for festivals and celebrations, and the 6th Annual Southport Wooden Boat Show will be no exception. Brought to Southport by the SWBS Committee, a 501(c)3 organization, the
God Bless America!
Giving troops another reason to smile On September 10, veterans, active military personnel and their families can take advantage of a special day of recognition designed to thank them for the sacrifices they make. Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry is participating
Take a Trip Back in Time
Every Second Saturday at the Maritime Museum at Southport BY: Lisa P. Stites During WWII, women were trained to spot shadows out over the water. They carried small books
