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By Renee Sloan

Staff Writer

The menu for Antonio’s Deli, Pizza and Grill promises “Italian food from ‘Mama Leone’s’ kitchen.”

While it might not be the famous Mama Leone of Food Network fame, Antonio’s owner Joe Leone promises the food will be good. Using his mother’s home cooking and his father’s name, he plans to bring a little taste of Italy to Ocean Isle Beach.

By Sarah Sue Ingram

Interim editor

The day room in the Holden Beach sub fire station went from barely adequate to sublime.

Residents who toured the remodeled facility at Thursday’s ribbon cutting were impressed.

More importantly, making enlarged and comfortable quarters for firefighters means paid staff can man the facility during summer tourist season.

“It’s going to give us the capabilities to have paid staff from Memorial Day to Labor Day,” Tri-Beach fire chief Doug Todd said.

By Renee Sloan

Staff Writer

When my son was born, everyone told me to enjoy his childhood because it would pass too quickly.

I’ll admit that I’ve thought about him growing up, but I didn’t really consider how I would feel about that until I watched him graduate from Pre-K last Friday. When I saw him in his little blue cap and gown, it really hit me; he’s growing up, and in less than 15 years, he’ll be graduating from high school.

Summer is officially here and it’s time for ice cream. Whether it’s stopping by a fast food place for a quick cone at the drive-through, taking guests to one of those special ice cream stores at the beach or do-it-yourself at home, the ice cream cone is a real symbol of summer.
Have you ever wondered how long you would have to walk to “burn off” the calories in that ice cream cone? I know, I take all the fun out of it (sorry).