Today's Features

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.

By Charlie Spencer
Master gardener
There have been a large number of calls to the hot line recently concerning moving plants. Generally speaking, the optimum time for moving plants is during the dormant period.
Following are a few suggestions:
Most shrubs and trees should be moved during their dormant season. For some, this will be just after they shed their leaves. Others, such as azaleas, will require waiting until late fall, winter or early spring. For this area, dormant season is January through March.

Delicious wines and socializing put the fun in fundraiser at Wine Fest this Saturday night in Ocean Isle Beach.

The Ocean Isle Beach Museum Foundation event takes place 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 27 at the Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St. in Ocean Isle Beach.

Proceeds benefit the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium in Sunset Beach.

This year’s Wine Fest features wines from a local distributor, says museum marketing coordinator Susan Silk.