Category Archives: Feature
Happy Birthday to Southport Mag!
October marks another year, Southport Magazine’s 7th birthday, WOW! How time flies when you are having fun. The people and businesses of Southport, Oak Island and the surrounding areas, really make this a community magazine we hope our readers enjoy
Spring Into Health
Embrace exercise and join the 5K race By Lisa Stites If you’re one of the many people who resolved to make this year a healthier one and are looking for ways to keep your resolutions, the Brunswick Wellness Coalition has
Taste of Southport
Fundraiser at St. James Community Center By Lisa Stites It seems like everyone is or knows a foodie these days, and a school fundraising event coming up this month is the perfect place to dazzle those foodie tastebuds. You can
A Turtle’s Tale
“Southport” Returns Home Following a year of rehabilitation, a sea turtle rescued by workers at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant named Southport, was released back to the Atlantic. Story by Karen J. Williams The Brunswick Nuclear Plant operation includes responsibility for
Spooky October!
October Still Spooks! Halloween and Fall events for everyone Story by Lisa Stites (photo – Town of Oak Island) Halloween is a great chance for kids of all ages to use their imagination and play a character for a day.
The “NEW” Wine Rack
New owners make the Wine Rack the place to go! Story by Kass Fincher When friends Amy Stafford and Karen “KJ” Johnston talked about businesses they might want to work on together, they didn’t envision a wine shop at first.
Art Newton
A look back at Southport’s Art Legend Story by Kass Fincher Native son Art Newton is arguably the most well-known artist that Southport has ever produced. He was an accomplished photographer who, in the 1940s and 1950s, catalogued the changing
Nautically Inspired
Ami Brown showcases her Ocean & Nautically inspired art at the Wine Rack. story by Carla Edstrom I am thrilled this month to be writing about my multi talented artist friend and editor of Southport and Leland Magazines, Ami Brown.
Join the Flight!
Join the Flight! Take a ride in history in the B-17G Story by Kass Fincher Coming to the Cape Fear Regional Jetport this month is an exciting attraction for aviation enthusiasts. The Aluminum Overcast – a World War II B-17
Historic Landmark
Oak Island Lighthouse is a popular local attraction Story by Kass Fincher Bob Ahlers knows his way to the top of the Oak Island Lighthouse. He absolutely should; he’s only done it 1500 times! Ahlers is the chair of FOIL,
