Category Archives: Uncategorized

Green Swamp Nature Preserve

If you’ve ever traveled north on Highway 211 to I-74, you no doubt have encountered and endured the long miles of forest and, often, an electronic dead zone. Many are annoyed by this. However, the area you are traveling through

Southport Garden Club

Take a look around Southport, and you can see beauty everywhere your eye travels. Whether it’s the water, marshes, majestic oak trees or flowering azaleas, Southport is a city that definitely takes full advantage of its surroundings. It’s the work

Showcasing Local Nature In Art

 A beautiful coastline and fabulous weather make for a very popular place to retire. That same beauty has also been revered as a constant motivation behind many relocated artists’ inspiration for their work. Such is the case of artist Dory

At The Koko, Koko Cabana

For owners Alexis Oxendine and Austin Alfonso, Koko Cabana is the latest in their string of restaurant successes. Also on Oak Island, they own Kai Joe’s taco stand and Ruby’s Coffeehouse and Eatery. Extending the family affair to Southport, Alexis

New Date For Oak Island Lighthouse Run

Originally scheduled for April 18, the Oak Island Lighthouse Run has been re-scheduled for Novemeber.  Oak Island Lighthouse Half Marathon Run and 5k, 10k and 1 Mile Run or Walk is a fun and enjoyable event for all fitness levels. 

Four Reasons You Haven’t Hired A Personal Trainer

The following are some common reasons I have heard from people as to why they have chosen to not work with a trainer. Ironically, these may actually be the exact reasons you should be working with one. Reason #1: I

A Saucy Southerner Comes To Town

Owner Matt Thorne of the Saucy Southerner on Howe Street is excited about his dream becoming a reality. Just opening in January of this year, he’s already getting great feedback from customers about his restaurant. “I’m excited, blown away by

Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite Coming To Brunswick Little Theatre

r Brunswick Little Theatre brings Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” to the stage this month. The three-act play is set in Suite 719 of New York City’s Plaza Hotel, though each act has a different set of characters. First up are

Funky Little Art Shak

h What started in an old roadside fruit stand, the Artshak Art Gallery and Studio, has become a thriving art gallery in the heart of Southport. Owners and artists Thom Seamans and Linda Platt live and work in their home

Oak Island Community Yard Sale

Do you have too much “stuff”? Join your friends and neighbors on Saturday, March 28 to clean out your garages and closets, make some money, and support a great cause! Come shop for treasures or sell your surpus belongings at