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Summer Music Schedule!

Tranquil Harbor

Tranquil Harbor Family restaurant with sophistication and class BY Ami Brown Fried OREOS? Yes ma’am. They might be a guilty pleasure but delight customers at Tranquil Harbor Restaurant & Bar, located at 5908 E Oak Island Drive. Tranquil Harbor offers

Fun in the Sun!

Fun in the Sun for Everyone Kayaks, Music, Classic Cars and Festivals story by: LISA STITES This month’s calendar is full of activities that will have us flexing our muscles and enjoying the fresh air. There will be music, kayaking,

Music in Art

Keeping the beat while creating beauty story and Photos by: Carla Edstrom I always start out the day with a hot cup of coffee and music playing in my studio. My musical tastes tend to change daily with my mood.

James Keelaghan—Folk Art Master

Musician, poet, writer and artist shares his story STORY BY: JEFF STITES As the calendar pages have turned, for almost a quarter of a century now, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his

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

The Holistic Approach: Alternative therapies are more accessible throughout our community

Southport-Oak Island area has an active Holistic Therapy community. Maybe you have your chakras balanced regularly, and terms like reiki, illuminations, LifeLine Technique, and crystal healing are part of your everyday vocabulary. Or maybe if you’ve only dabbled in light

A Landmark with a Story to Tell

The Amuzu Theatre has been amusing audiences for generations! If you take a walk up North Howe Street, you’ll see the faded blue vertical Amuzu sign, circa early 1950’s, sticking off the side, once lit up by neon, now a

Tying The Knot

Hannah and John Spencer are proof that you can find your sweetheart in the 8th grade,grow up to marry and live happily ever after.             Hannah and John met on a field trip to Washington, DC.