Tag Archives: Southport NC
Art, Open for Business
What: 18th annual Arts by the Shore When: Thurs., 11/15 to Sun., 11/18 Where: Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr., 278-5518 Cost: free to shop; $10 to enter three pieces Info: www.oakislandartguild.org For an artist, it is
A Fling of Folly
It takes tens of thousands of dollars to build a home. It takes hundreds upon hundreds of hours of construction, and probably a few loads of laundry to wash out the “sweat equity.” For some, their current means just aren’t
Childhood Novelties
One might guess that the biggest lesson to learn from “Dorothy Meets Alice (or The Wizard of Wonderland)” is to always complete one’s work on time. Yet it may just prove procrastination is one of the strongest motivators: Of course
November 2012
Thanksgiving is all about family and food. Aside from the lessons of our ancestors—indians and pilgrims— what we really enjoy most about November is the turning of the leaves (in some parts of the state), Friday-night football or college and
Candidates’ Interviews 2012
Read full, verbatim interviews from candidates for County Commissioners and Board of Education. Though the presidential race remains a fiery one to say the least, we are focusing on candidates a bit closer to home. We reached out to those
Christmas Open House
A Christmas Open House will take place in downtown Southport at participating businesses on November 2nd and 3rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Look for the peppermint “Merry Christmas” flag to score great deals! Daily specials will
Wine and Dine on Bald Head Island
Like the four C's of diamond quality—cut, clarity, color and carat—with which we scrutinize some of the earth's most precious jewels, there are a few ways to judge a good grape or hop. Aroma and flavor are key in determining
Meet George Worthmore
When one thinks of Southport, they don’t necessarily think South Africa. I can’t say while considering the quaint coastal town that images of Nelson Mandela and Hillbrow Tower flow through my mind. Yet George Worthmore, a guitarist, actor and performer
Fishing for Kings
Southport’s U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament October 4th-6th, 2012 Southport Marina • 606 W. West St. Unlike fishermen’s tales, after 33 years of the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament, the story hasn’t changed. In 1979 A handful of dedicated men
