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River Road’s Watering Hole

Oasis Bar and Grill offers more than a refuge between downtown Southport and Boiling Spring Lakes with unique local seafood dishes and finely executed bar fare

Strength in Numbers

What: Autism Awareness Community Event When: Saturday, June 14th 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: FREE Info: www.facebook.com/puttogetherthepieces Put together the pieces, the Autism/Asperger’s Support Group of Southeast North Carolina will

Blossoming City

What: Southport in Bloom Garden Tour When: Saturday, June 7th (Rain date: 6/8) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Tour begins at Lois Jane’s Riverview Inn, 106 W. Bay St. Cost: $10 Info: www.downtownsouthport.org (910) 279-4616 Southport is no stranger to

Evening Well-Spent

What: Sunset History Cruise When: Fri., June 6th, July 18th, August 1st and September 5th • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Scuba South II Dock, 106 Yacht Basin Dr. Cost: $25-35 Info: www.ncmaritimemuseums.com (910) 457-0003 When I think of

Everyone’s a Winner

by Kimberly Bandera Since the businesses in the 200 to 400 blocks of N. Howe Street started referring to the area as the Water Tower District (WTD), a sense of camaraderie has developed as well as friendly competition. “Empty storefronts

Brotherly Love

by Jamie Shoemaker On April 24th, 2014, Providence Home—established in 1997 for Brunswick County youth who did not have an emergency residential facility available to them during a time of crisis—was visited by two young Brunswick County brothers that wanted

To Save or To Shred

Are you a “pack rat” or “purger” when it comes to your personal documents? The best approach is somewhere in between the two extremes. Try these suggestions for a sensible but streamlined way to manage your paperwork. While you’re clearing

Scales: May

By now, if you’re like me, you are ready to get a fishing trip under way, or you’ve probably already hit the water. But are you really ready to go? Is your gear in tip-top shape? You should make sure

The Visiting Fisherman

Bill Rustin and his family have been visiting Southport waters since 1958, directed to the area after fishing for tarpon in the Florida Keys. “We went to a tackle shop in Wilmington, and they said, ‘Yeah, they’re in the mouth

Biz Q&A: Merry Maids

It’s a common saying: “There’s not enough time in the day.” There aren’t enough hours to work, clean, cook, spend time with family, exercise, sort mail, help the kids with homework, and get enough sleep to do it all again

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