Category Archives: Currents

Light up the Night

If you like sparkly things, then you have to come out for the Flotilla and the Fire Engine Parade in Southport. They both are fun for the whole family. So plan to bring your chair, blanket and a nice hot

Remembering Hazel

It was this month 65 years ago that brought the fury of a late storm – Hurricane Hazel – to our region. Making landfall on October 15, 1954 at Calabash as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 miles

Perfectly Unique

It’s not hard for me to express how much I admire Joyce Grazetti. Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is also a good friend and someone I have often looked to for advice.  Her artwork stands on

Ed’s Bowser Bash

Calling all dog owners!  The Fourth Annual Bowser Bash is set to delight on-lookers again this October,  as local dogs dress up in their Halloween best, judges do their thing and everyone cheers on the furry prancers as they parade

Haunted Trails & Festivals

If you are in the mood to really get scared, why not take a short trip over to Grissettown and take a haunted trail ride. The sponsors really go all out to give their audiences a great scare, while having

Wooden Boat Show

Boats, a leisurely stroll along the water, and more boats. It sounds like a perfect fall day in Southport, so mark your calendars now for the Wooden Boat Show. The 10th Anniversary of the Annual Southport Wooden Boat Show will

Roast & Toast on the Coast

Bald Head Island hosts a delicious tradition Story by Ami Brown Southern Living at it’s best! If you enjoy southern food, music, fine wine and serene beachy surroundings, then this is the place to be for the weekend of Nov

Little Library “Irene”

Some people in the community step up and do a little bit extra. Barbara Sammons is one of those people. She and her sister created this cute little free library for anyone to enjoy. You can come and sit and

Kors, Coach & Kate

Handbags for good cause Story by Ami Brown The fifth Annual Ladies Night Out Purse Bash WHEN: Thursday –  July 18, 2016 TIME: 5:30p.m. – 9:00p.m. WHERE: Brunswick Senior Center, 101 Stone Chimney Road, Supply, NC CONTACT: Mary Anne Fagerquist

Water Safety First

Coast Guard Boating Safety Month Story by Lisa Stites One of the things that draws so many people to our area is easy access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Waterway, and all the canals and creeks that we love to

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