Category Archives: Feature

Poison Control!

So many substances are present in your home or outside environment that can be potentially dangerous to your pet. It is very important to remember that your pet comes from a different scientific genus and species therefore can not

The Hive, Where Local Honey Bees are Buzzing!

If you are looking for some local honey, information on beekeeping or some good old fashion conversation and hospitality, stop by The Hive, you are sure to find what you are looking for and more. Located at 4146 Long Beach

Pampered Pooches!

In a peaceful home based setting in BSL, Donna Nash the owner of Donna's Tails A Waggin Pet Grooming, offers grooming services to all dogs under 15 lbs. Donna had been in the business of lovingly " fluffing up” our pets

Listen Up for Joe Crookston!

Joe Crookston will be stopping at Brunswick County Community College’s Odell Williamson Auditorium on Saturday, January 21. The show will be at 7:00 pm and take place in the Virginia Williamson Event’s Center, a more intimate venue inside the larger

The Lovely, Lovie – the Pet Issue Cover Winner!

Congratulations to Lovey, our photo contest winner. This black and white cat captures the sweetest look, lying, relaxing and just looking adorable. Those stunning green eyes melted our hearts. It was a unanimous decision to make this our winning

Paws, Claws, Flippers & Wings!

Showing Love to all Living Things! STORY BY: LISA P. STITES Around the holiday season, many of us try to remember our local charities and lend a helping hand. We take names off angel trees at our churches, places of

Pets Top 10 List

        Dr. Ali Travis of River Road Animal Hospital breaks it down for owners and their pets. BY DR. ALI TRAVIS It’s always hard to decide what to write about when you’re so passionate about your work

Natural Remedies

So you can enjoy your summer Along with warmer weather comes numerous challenges. Mosquitoes, traffic, and sunburns are just a few. This season is full of hectic and relaxing events that ensure it won’t be boring. As a part-time resident

Southport Songwriter Festival

“It All Starts with the Song” Inaugural Southport Songwriter Festival starts June 19 Everyone I know loves songs and music to some degree and most have a favorite style. Some of us are totally into music either through listening all

MY MOTHER’S JEWELRY

A Mother’s Day Story My Mother, Kathie Jones, was an artist. Although I didn’t recognize this while growing up. My brother, sister and I grew up in Asheville, North Carolina in the 70’s and 80’s. We certainly didn’t fully appreciate