Category Archives: Currents

Boats, Pirates and Halloween Fun

October is full of family friendly events From Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Hunts, Mackerels, Hayrides and Pirates – this fall season offers plenty to do with the whole family. The Autumn weather brings crisp days, great fishing and cool nights, not

Awareness & Early Detection Key to Survival

The facts, figures & what you need to know about Breast Cancer STORY BY AMI BROWN For 2017, The American Cancer Society’s estimates in the United States: About 252,710 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. About

National Seafood Month

For local fishmongers, it’s all about getting fresh, local seafood onto plates. STORY BY LISA STITES PHOTOS BY LISA & JEFFREY STITES Many of Brunswick County’s seafood retailers and restaurants are part of Brunswick Catch, a local seafood recognition program.

Linda Drye Wows with Originality

                     Award-winning works of art, Linda’s unique talent shines STORY AND PHOTOS BY CARLA EDSTROM I really enjoy detail-oriented work. Whether I am making tiny vases or carving fine lined drawings

Go Cougars! 2017 Sports Schedule

Congratulations! Louisa Branscomb

The Distinguished Achievement Award of the International Bluegrass Music Association is one of the highest honors in the field. It is reserved for those who been forerunners in their field, and have made substantial contributions that broaden the genre’s accessibility

Richard Marx Tour  

Odell Williamson Auditorium to host Marx and more! BY: AMI BROWN As a performer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career has had innumerable highlights. You can catch him at the Odell Williamson BCC venue September 6th.  This show

Beneath Our Waters

  Sunken Ships provide a look into the past STORY BY: KASS FINCHER Though they are often very different personalities, fishermen and SCUBA divers will agree they share one common interest – locating shipwrecks. The fishermen know that’s where the

Kings of the Tournament

                  King Mackerel winning anglers give us the scoop – and It’s all in the Boat! STORY BY LISA STITES Fall is fishing season, and October brings the U.S. Open King Mackerel

A Hub for the Arts

Franklin Square Gallery offers tremendous opportunities and community involvement STORY BY AMI BROWN If you’ve ever walked through Franklin Square Park, I’m sure you could not help but notice the historic grand building overlooking the grounds. Some people think it’s

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