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  • Art opening at Silver Coast

    Silver Coast Winery will display the works of Suzanne C. Hunady from April 15-June 14.

    Hunady is an Ohio native and a Bowling Green State University Alumna. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at that university. She has been an educator of art at the public school level and at the collegiate level.  

    Her work reflects talent in several mediums including watercolors and acrylics. 

    For more information visit www.silvercoastwinery.com or call 287-2800.

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  • Franklin Square Gallery seeks artists

    Franklin Square Gallery in Southport is calling for vendors for its annual Garden and Art Showcase to be at Franklin Square Park from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 8. 

    Organizers are looking for seedlings, plants, shrubs, garden decor and accessories and arts and crafts.

    For information and an application, call Gay Lefebvre at 253-0539, e-mail edgewaterart@ec.rr.com or drop by the Franklin Square Gallery at 130 E. West St. to pick up a brochure. 

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  • ATMC awards $25,000 in community grants for education

    ATMC awarded $25,000 in grant funds to 17 educators and community organizations serving Brunswick County students and residents and honored them with a reception on Nov. 12 at ATMC’s corporate headquarters in Shallotte.

    Representatives from each school talked about the programs for which the grant funds are earmarked and how these grants will positively impact area students. Checks were disbursed for Smart Connections, the educational component of the cooperative’s grant program.

    Those receiving funding were:

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  • New books available at Rourk

    The following books are now available at Rourk Branch Library in Shallotte. Reviews are courtesy of Friends of the Library.

    NON-FICTION

    “Through it All” by Christine King Farris. A unique, intimate portrait of the Kings, written as only a beloved elder sibling of Dr. Martin L King Jr. could, with insight, tenderness and wisdom.

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  • New books available at Hickmans Crossroads Library

    The following books are now available at Hickmans Crossroads Library. Reviews are courtesy of Friends of the Library.

    FICTION

    “Capitol Offense” by William Bernhardt. Accused of murdering a police officer he held responsible for the tragic death of his wife, Professor Dennis Thomas implores high-profile lawyer Ben Kincaid to defend him.

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  • New books available at Rourk

    The following books are now available at Rourk Branch Library in Shallotte. Reviews are courtesy of Friends of the Library.

    FICTION

    “There Goes The Bride” by M.C. Beaton. An Agatha Raisen mystery.

    “The Chocolate Cupid Killings” by Joanna Carl. A Chocolate mystery with tasty chocolate trivia.

    “Forgiven” by Shelley Shepard Gray. Impossible to forget long after the story is done.

    “Wanted” by Shelley Shepard Gray. A beautiful love story in the “Sisters of the Heart” series.

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  • Wood storks photo

    Irene Dowdy took this photo of about 30 wood storks that visited the pond at Brick Landing on Friday during the rain.

     

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  • Lightning lights up Sunset Beach sky

    David Combs of Sunset Beach took this photo around 11:45 p.m. Friday from the beach at Sunset Beach looking east toward Wilmington.The storm and lightning show went on for more than two hours. With the waxing moon and clear sky overhead it was eerie watching the cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning light up the sky and the ocean from 45 miles away as the storm relentlessly displayed its tremendous energy off the coast from Bald Head Island and Wilmington.

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  • New books available at Rourk Branch Library in Shallotte

    The following books are now available at Rourk Branch Library in Shallotte. Reviews are courtesy of Friends of the Library.

    NON-FICTION

    “What’s Age Got To Do With It?” by Robin McGraw. Robin shares her journey, including the ups and downs, and the secrets for staying healthy and in shape.

    “Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat” by Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D. The 101 truths that will save your waistline, and maybe even your life.

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  • New books available at Rourk Branch Library

    The following books are now available at Rourk Branch Library in Shallotte. Reviews are courtesy of Friends of the Library.

    NON-FICTION

    “Animals Make Us Human” by Temple Grandin. Ably challenges assumptions about what makes animals happy, and is packed with fascinating insights and a wealth of how-to tips.

    “The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide” by Martin D. Weiss. How to protect your savings, boost your income and grow wealthy even in the worst of times.

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