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Community & Art

Artist, Barbara McFall is driving force behind successful Southport Art Hub Story and photos By Carla Edstrom We are creative beings. Everything we use in daily life was once a mere thought and created tangible by someone. Art is a

Bambini’s Makes Memories

Local Italian fare hits the spot in Southport Story By Kass Fincher Open just under a year, Bambini’s Italian Restaurant already has quite the following. Serving pizza, subs and Italian entrees, the restaurant is definitely a family affair. Owners Kenny

Unearthing an Ancient Tavern

Brunswick Town dig discovers long lost treasure story By Jeffrey Stites I met an old friend at a local tavern after work on a recent Friday afternoon. That wouldn’t normally be worthy of even this column, but this tavern was special,

Oak Island Activities

2020 Oak Island Coastal Calendars Available for purchase at Oak Island Recreation Center (3003 E. Oak Island Dr.) $15 Each The Town of Oak Island turns 20 years old this year! To celebrate, the island community was invited to share

Pink Retreat

Oak Island Hosts Little Pink Houses of Hope Retreat Story by Beth A. Klahres Eleven families impacted by breast cancer will descend on Oak Island for a week of relaxation, rejuvenation and an escape from reality in September. Little Pink

Local Support Groups

Community plays a big part in helping others heal or those in need Story by Lisa Stites Many people support our communities in all kinds of ways. We fill shelves at the food pantry, buy backpacks and fill them with

Honoring Veterans

The US Coast Guard – protecting our coast STORY BY LISA STITES Every year on Veterans Day, we take time to thank all those who have served our country. For some local veterans though, their service to our country didn’t end

House Concerts

A modern music venue on the rise Story by Mike Yeley In days of old, people would gather to hear troubadours sing songs of the times and play their instruments as they roamed throughout the countryside. In more recent times,

Gallery Spotlight

Local Art Hot Spots summed up Story by Carla Edstrom There’s a lot of art to see in Southport including large and small-scale shops, owner/artist studios and fine art galleries. It’s the perfect place to find that great art piece

Ugly Faces Anyone?

Ugly Faces Anyone? Artists workshop creates unique sculptures Story & photos by Carla Edstrom On April 13th through the 15th, 2018 several local potters, including myself, embarked on a fun and somewhat scary voyage into the abysses of our souls