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PHOTO BY CLAIRE LYNCH,

HOW CHIC IT IS

by Claire Lynch

Whether you’re selling or shopping, Consigning Chic Boutique is a favorite shop in Calabash.

When Consigning Chic Boutique came available for sale in 2016, Alisa and Linley Dew jumped at the chance to purchase the established, 2,500-squarefoot business. Specializing in women’s clothing and jewelry, Consigning Chic Boutique also offers furniture, home decor and a variety of household items.

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GO LOCAL IN MIDDLETON PARK

by SBM Contributor

Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce’s Coastal Home and Lifestyle Showcase and Oak Island Sunset Run came to Oak Island on August 25.

Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase was held Thursday, August 25 on Oak Island. This outdoor show was originally scheduled for May 1, but weather postponed the event to August 25.

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LET’S DANCE!

By Frederick Walton

Ocean Islanders Shag Club promotes the Carolina shag, the official dance of the Carolinas, with monthly dances in Calabash.

Longtime local residents know that the Carolina shag has a deep-rooted history in North Carolina. In fact, it was proclaimed the official N.C. state popular dance in 2005. With many people from out of state visiting or relocating here, the Ocean Islanders Shag Cub has made it a priority to introduce this fun and easy-to-learn dance to newcomers and share the fun with experienced shaggers.

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PHOTO BY KURT EPPS,

SYMBIOSIS IN OIB

by Kurt Epps, a.k.a. The PubScout

The PubScout discovers Chunky Salsa restaurant and its neighboring bar, The Chubby Buddha, in Ocean Isle Beach.

The scientific definition of symbiosis is when two separate and distinct organisms live off of — and complement — each other. The street definition is a cooperative relationship (as between two persons or groups).