Today's News

The Oak Island Beach Quilters 17th annual quilters challenge is now on display at the Franklin Square Gallery in Southport.

There are 19 pieces in this year’s show. Visitors are asked to vote for their favorite quilt. At the end of the show, one quilter will receive the People’s Choice award. Visit the exhibit now through Aug. 21 and cast your vote.

Have you ever sat down and planned what meals you were going to cook that week without considering what vegetables were in season?

I know I have. I get this craving for a certain meal that I want to have without even considering if certain foods or veggies are even available at that time of year. When I can’t find what I want, I sometimes end up creating a completely different dish than what I had planned. Sometimes this is a good thing.

All of our communities must give serious consideration to the development of green spaces in our growing county.

Sunset Beach is no exception to this; however, we do not think investing nearly $4 million into a park property is the best use of taxpayer dollars—especially in light of this challenging economy.

Previously, Sunset Beach commissioners agreed to move forward on the 5.22-acre waterway site only if the town could secure 50 percent of the $3.75 million price in matching grant funding before Sept. 10.

No Port Southport is continuing its mission to oppose construction of a deepwater container terminal in Southport by seeking alternative uses for the N.C. Ports Authority property now that the project has officially been placed “on hold.”

Recently, No Port members met with representatives from the Brunswick County Economic Development Commission (EDC) and made a presentation to county commissioners asking for their assistance with locating other industries that might use the 600 acres.