Tag Archives: Southport NC
Set a Course and Go
The annual Southport Wooden Boat Show will propel into its fourth year this month, not only showcasing the best powered- and non-powered boats brought from across North Carolina, but also celebrating a culture that results from Southport’s long fishing and
Active, Social, Fun
By: Susan Whitley, director of the Southport Senior Center When I first thought about writing an article for National Senior Center month, I really did not recognize the task would be so difficult. I have a background in Journalism but
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
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
Good Vibrations
The Beach Boys’ distinct voice is still alive in today's surf culture. Southport Magazine writer sits down with Mike Love, an original member of The Beach Boys who still performs with the band today.
A Buffett-Style Beach Bash
Though many of us won’t make it to the Caribbean this August, we can still enjoy a bit of “island escapism” with the latest tropic craze to hit southeastern NC: the Phlock to the Beach, the first annual Jimmy Buffett-style
