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2025 NC 4th of July Festival Schedule
The North Carolina 4th of July Festival has so many fun activities and programs, so use this schedule throughout the week so you don’t miss any of your favorites! This year brings some new events, like the Brunswick Arts Council’s
Oak Island’s Professional Pirate
The old trope about running away and joining the circus changes a bit here by the sea. Our coastal version, I think, is to drop it all and become a pirate. Anthony Benson and wife Nikki Benson did just that
Bump in the Night: Looking for Ghosts By Flashlight on the USS North Carolina
Have you ever wondered if the rumors of ghosts on the Battleship North Carolina are true? Ask the staff and volunteers at the Battleship, and you’ll hear stories about shadowy figures that disappear as quickly as they appear – or,
Seahorse Eats & Drinks at Ocean Crest Pier
A cool breeze coming off the ocean blows away the humidity, while the sound of the surf creates a rhythmic beat, and the sun setting over the dune grass spreads a warm, rosy glow, giving the place an almost magical
Sydney Dog Delivery
For one Oak Island resident, going on adventures with her best friend sometimes means riding in an electric bicycle sidecar, custom made just for her. The wind whips through her curly hair as they ride, and she is positioned just
Parade Memories
Remember Lucy telling Charlie Brown in the Peanuts Christmas Special that “of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you’re the Charlie Brownest”? Well, I believe that of all the events and happenings on Oak Island, the Christmas By The
Exploring a Southport Gem
By Carol Pearson The red brick building with the white columns sits proudly atop the sweep of green lawn on East Bay Street. Picnickers lounge under the trees on the old Fort Johnson property while ship watchers enjoy the view.
Where The Sky Meets The Sea
Thwop thwop thwop … my heart was racing (in a good way) long before the rotors started to move for a recent helicopter flight over my local area. I’ve always been a geek for flying, since I first sat in
Southport Touring By Sea
When we came up with the idea for a Locals Touring Their Home Town series, we expected that maybe a local would get something different, maybe even something more, out of the experience. What we did not expect was the
Summer Fun With Southport Fun Tours
Whether you are new to the area or have lived here all your life, a town as rich in history as Southport always has something new to learn. Luckily, Daniel Guetschow at Southport Fun Tours provides a service that is
