Category Archives: Feature
Dear Cat Owners!
An important message from your local vet By Alyssa Travis, DVM, CVMA Dear cat owners, You’re falling down on the job. OK, not all of you, but a lot of you. A recent study showed that 50% of adult cats
Snakes are Pets Too
Exotic pets are not for everyone. Story & Photos by Carla Edstrom My first snake was just this little garter snake my dad got me at a pet store,” said Southport resident and long-time exotic pet owner Melanie Dess. “The
New Pet? No Prob!
Smooth transition advice from the pros Story by Lisa Stites Whether you got a new pet for the holidays, or you’re just thinking it may be a good time to bring a new furry friend into your home, a little
What a Lucky Pup!
Our Cover Model – Molly is a rescue. She is so cute, has such expresive eyes, we all fell in love with this photo and found it perfect for the cover. This is Molly’s story: “I found Molly at the
Ho Ho We Love The Christmas House!
Ho-Ho-Ho, We Love The Christmas House It’s Christmas year-round, and we still can’t get enough! STORY BY KRIS BEASLEY Located at 104 W. Moore Street in Southport, a picture preftect shop for kids and all those kids at heart.
The Old Man – Local Holiday Tale
Robert Ruark’s The Old Man and the Boy brings Southport’s History alive Story by: KASS FINCHER One of the most wonderfully written stories of Christmas past can be found in our own Robert Ruark’s The Old Man and the Boy.
Winterfest Activities
Flotillas, Parades and Crafts! Story by Lisa Stites Tis the season indeed in the City of Southport, with festive holiday performances and activities planned for all ages. There are plenty of reasons to shop local, and this quiet seaside city
Holiday Tour of Homes
Join the City of Historic Southport in this year’s Holiday Tour of Homes. Holiday Tour of Homes Southport brings the holiday cheer with decorated homes. Southport Historical Society’s 28th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes is scheduled for Saturday December 09, 2017. This
3 Cheers for Pumpkin Beers!
The low down and expert advice on the tastiest gourd inspired beers just in time for Fall. Story AND PHOTOS by Jeff Stites Beer is a simple thing—water, malted barley, hops and yeast. The Bavarians decided to codify that definition
Set Sails with John Keiffer
John Keiffer is turning heads with his artistic and functional custom sail shades Story AND PHOTOS by CARLA EDSTROM Being a vocalist who is also somewhat of an introvert is kind of a contradiction in terms. I wasn’t ever that
