Today's Features

It’s all about the animals at the Spring Festival of Fur scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Sunset Beach.

The event takes place in Village Park on Queen Anne Street near Fibber McGee’s and Thistle and Ivy.

There will be vendors, food, a silent auction, a police K-9 demonstration at 2 p.m., an adoption fair, and a Jimmy Buffett tribute from 1-3 p.m.

Calabash veterinarian Ernie Ward will serve as master of ceremonies.

Ever want to be part of the fire department family, but don’t care to run into burning buildings?

The Calabash Fire Department is looking for a few good men and women to become members of its new auxiliary.

The auxiliary will be an independent organization, providing direct support to firefighters as they strive toward their goal of zero property loss and zero lives lost.

Members will help the department with fire safety and fire-prevention education, fundraising and special events.

The simple trinity of ordinary vegetables, commonly called mirepoix, forms the foundation of a myriad of dishes. You’ve probably made it a thousand times without even knowing it. It’s one of the essentials of classical French cooking, but equally important in all cooking.

Sherry Ann and Scottie Allen Gore of Supply were married March 30 in Holden Beach.
Minister Rudy Ramphal officiated the ceremony.
Her uncle, Cedric Fisher, gave the bride in marriage.
She wore a full-length gown with extensive beadwork worn off the shoulders with tulle and beads along the bottom of the gown, a crinoline petticoat and an eight-foot train. She wore a tulle and lace cathedral gown-length veil with a tiara.
She carried a cascading bouquet of roses, carnations, ivy and cattails.