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September 2013

As fall creeps in and summer makes its last impression, our coastal community shakes the dreary heat in style. Boating becomes a more enjoyable sport in fair-weather September, and to celebrate it, Southport will host its annual Wooden Boat Show

Going Tropical for Charity

What: Brassard Fund-raising Event When: Sunday, August 4th 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Tropical Smoothie Cafe 1671 N. Howe St., Southport Info: (910) 363-4908 On April 15th, 2013, America was rocked as bombs thundered and exploded during the Boston

Wheels for Good

The Meals on Wheels Association of America, which provides meals to senior citizens with a goal to end senior hunger by 2020, is running a contest to find the best “American Volunteer.” As the association clarifies, it is searching for

Summer Enrichment

On Thursday, July 18th, about 125 bushels of cleaned and prepared oyster shells were reintroduced to the waters at Waterway Park at St. James Plantation. For its seventh year, the oyster recycling and restoration program at the golf community welcomed

The Cambridge Comeback

In 2006, an enterprising developer from New Jersey saw a golden opportunity in Southport, North Carolina. Near the undeniably scenic South Harbour Village Marina, off of Fish Factory Road, sat a very large plot of land. The developer, Stratland Homes,

Changing Jobs

Changing jobs can be stressful, between wrapping up tasks with your former employer and adjusting to your new position and responsibilities. But when you pack up your personal belongings to move on to your new place of employment, don’t forget

Cool Exercising

“SUP” is not the common slang inquiry asked by my teenage son and his friends. SUP is short for “stand-up paddleboarding.” Originating in Hawaii as surfers sought ocean respite despite a lack of waves, this latest exercise craze has finally

Hot Summer, Cool Drinks

The dog days of summer are upon us. Combining the heat with coastal Carolina humidity, just stepping foot outside is enough to make us sweat. We seek refuge in any way possible: a cool dip in the ocean, lounging on

A Bond Between Brothers

Steve and Chad Cook evoke a high level of excellence in Island Way Restaurant. “It’s a process making sure you have the right product,” Steve reveals. “We put so much time into the customer’s dining experience."

A Fair Day for the Arts

What: Oak Island Art Guild Arts and Crafts Festival When: Saturday, August 31st 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Middleton Park Soccer Field SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr., Oak Island Cost: Free Info: www.oakislandartguild.org The Oak Island Art Guild’s

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