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34 34 KEEPING THE FLAME ALIVE Anna Katherine Faulk’s Rekindled business gives old fire gear new life and benefits firefighters and victims of fires.

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44 GUIDED BY LOVE

Artist Missy Tripp Ronquillo keeps the good vibes alive through art at Pescado Y Amor studio on Oak Island.

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54 A NEW LIFE

The new owners of Carolina Shirt Company in Calabash love running a business in Brunswick County.

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60 ADDING A HOMEY TOUCH

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16 PUBLISHER’S NOTE

27 SPIRITS

18 CONTRIBUTORS 22 WHAT’S HAPPENED

What’s been going on around town

30 ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Extras you’ll only find online

33 UP NORTH

Finds in the Fall 2021 edition of North Brunswick Magazine

89 SNIPPETS

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93 BUSINESS PROFILES 95 TAGGED 96 SHALLOTTE INLET TIDE CHART 97 ADVERTISERS INDEX

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28 WHAT’S COOKIN’

Sheet Pan Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato

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39 AROUND TOWN

The Brunswick County beaches are a prime location in the RV travel craze.

By Ed Beckley

49 BEHIND THE BUSINESS

When Alton and E.B. Milliken founded Shallotte Electric in 1971, they couldn’t envision the changes that would occur in Brunswick County or that a third generation of family members would be helping the business thrive 50 years later.

By Melissa Slaven Warren

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Casey and Casey Townsend’s Waterway Music and Education makes a splash in Southport.

By Rich Mina

79 73 PEOPLE

While a student at South Brunswick High School, Bolivia native Shaneequa Vereen never imagined she’d one day be a live mission commentator on space launches.

By Teresa A. McLamb

79 LOCALS

A recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, Ann Hollingsworth serves the South Brunswick community in her signature style.

By Annesophia Richards

83 ART & CULTURE

Coastal Harmonizers, an all-men’s barbershop melody group, is back in action and accepting new members.

By Jo Ann Mathews

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

South Brunswick Magazine Publisher Justin Williams and his daughter, Ava.

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Welcome,

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It’s hard to believe the fall season is already here. The older I get the faster the months go by, and this summer certainly was no exception.

Lately I have been splitting my time between North Carolina and Florida to help out with my mother, who has been ill. This has been a challenging time for my family, but it’s times like these that give you a minute to step back and appreciate what you have. I am so appreciative of my daughter, Ava, for being the wonderful person she is, and I am so grateful for my staff for stepping up in my absence and keeping our magazines rolling. Without their support and hard work, I don’t know if you’d be holding this magazine in your hands today.

I hope you enjoy the stories we have lined up for you in this fall issue of South Brunswick Magazine. This issue is full of stories of fascinating people, like volunteer extraordinaire Ann Hollingsworth and Anna Katherine Faulk, who built a most unique nonprofit to benefit firefighters and victims of fires. We meet Shaneequa Vereen, who made a path from Brunswick County to NASA, where she commentates live space missions. We also introduce you to some of the people behind our local businesses, from 50-year-old businesses like Shallotte Electric to brand-new businesses like Waterway Music and Education and several in between.

Enjoy the fall season in Brunswick County. This is such a beautiful time of year, and I hope you can all find some time to really enjoy it. Take some time to savor the beauty around you and be sure to tell those you love how much you appreciate them.

As always, we appreciate your support!

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CONTRIBUTORS

Brent Gallant CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

I am a videographer and photographer as well as the founder of Gallant Videography, but more than that I am a cinematographer, filmmaker and storyteller. I am originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada, but in 2010 I moved to the United States with my wife, Jessica, and daughter, Shiloh. After realizing my love for filmmaking, I started a professional videography and production company in which I filmed mainly weddings. However, since relocating to eastern North Carolina in 2017, I have expanded my services to include photography such as headshots, real estate and corporate images as well as increased my video production to include promotional content, music videos and commercials. When I am not filming, I am generally playing music, on the golf course or spending time with my family. I am also an FAA certified UAV pilot.

Beth A. Klahre CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Two years ago, after retiring from a career at a major food-manufacturing corporation in Pennsylvania, with technical and leadership roles in engineering, information technology and global shared services, my husband, Jeff, and I moved to Southport.

While he’s golfing, I spend time on my new passions, including writing stories about the amazing people I meet and walking the beach with our dog, Betsy. I am learning to play the harp, and my love of books has led me to join the board of directors of the Friends of the Library of Southport and Oak Island. Our son, Matthew, and his fiancé, Angie, live in Philadelphia, where both are lawyers.

Rich Mina CONTRIBUTING WRITER

I am a retired New Jersey high school and middle school English teacher/supervisor of 30 years. My wife, Valerie, and I have lived in St. James for the last eight years and enjoy the friendships we have made here. In addition to freelance writing, I enjoy hobbies like golf, playing guitar and yard work. Valerie and I are serious road warriors, visiting our daughters and grandkids in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Albany, New York. Writing for South Brunswick Magazine and North Brunswick Magazine gets me out into the local areas to meet people, and I love sharing their special talents and interests with readers.

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WHAT'S HAPPENED

Dosher Earns Quality Certification for Healthcare

Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska, and as the director of nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System for Women’s and Children’s Services and Radiology. Mohr earned her bachelors of science in nursing at the College of New Rochelle, her masters at Duke University in Durham and her doctor of nursing practice from American Sentinel University in Aurora, Colorado. A self-described “nurse’s nurse,” Mohr is passionate about the role nurses play to influence great patient care and believes that by understanding what is meaningful to the patient, healthcare professionals can make a greater difference in patient experience and outcome.

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Dosher Memorial Hospital has recently earned its ISO 9001:2015 certification. The ISO 9001 standard is a quality management certification that promotes adaptation of a process approach and demonstrates commitment to consistency, continual improvement and patient satisfaction. The ISO 9001 standard for healthcare provides a model for a quality management system that focuses on the effectiveness of clinical, business and support processes to ensure that high-quality care is provided. Dosher was awarded the certification by DNV, an independent certification, assurance and risk management provider. DNV has worked with Dosher since 2018 as their hospital’s accreditation body, which, through annual independent assessments, ensures the safety of hospitals to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The DNV accreditation process for hospitals is based on the ISO 9001 quality management system, with a focus on continuous improvement of quality to enhance patient care.

Chamber Holds 46th Annual Membership Meeting During the week of July 8, Chamber of Commerce Southport - Oak Island held its 46th Annual Membership Meeting at The Brunswick Center Southport. The chamber recognized Kim Felts of United Bank, 2020–21 chamber president, for gracefully leading the organization through a year filled with changes and uncertainty.

The “Can Do Chamber” met these challenges with a willing spirit as the board, members and staff pulled through together and with a sense of humor and a desire to make things happen. Ervin Etheridge of BEMC took the presidential reigns from Felts as the 2021–22 President. He stressed the importance of the chamber’s role to support its businesses and reminded the members that the chamber is here to support them no matter the size or age of the business. He asked the members to encourage fellow businesses who are not members to join.

Elks Lodge 2854 Awards Scholarships and Grants

Carolina Roof Wrap Ribbon Cutting

Dosher Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer Dosher Memorial Hospital welcomes Catherine Mohr, RN, DNP, NEA-BC as the new chief nursing officer. Mohr has an extensive background as a senior healthcare executive with more than 26 years in both large academic medical centers as well as community hospitals. She came to Dosher after serving as the executive vice president/system chief nursing officer of the Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Prior to that role, Mohr had served as the executive director of the Children’s Hospital at Providence Alaska

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Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Carolina Roof Wrap, a company that will shrink wrap your roof with the most secure temporary system that will protect your roof for up to one year. The only U.S.patented shrink-wrapping system, WrapRoof is the inventor of the most effective shrink wrap roofing solution available. This is the product for homeowners looking to install a reliable, temporary roof and for insurance companies looking to best serve residents with a product that meets policy standards and saves further damage to a home.

Before their regular monthly meeting in June, Shallotte Elks 2854 handed out scholarships to three lucky participants totaling $900. The Elks awarded scholarships to Amelion Williams from Brunswick County Early Collage, Katherina Nguyen from West Brunswick High School and Caroline Bryant from West Brunswick High School.

The Shallotte Elks also awarded Gratitude Grants: $500 to Brunswick County Interfaith Homeless Outreach and $250 to Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. for the Warm Homes Warm Hearts utility assistance program. The Elks donated a Beacon Grant of $1,250 to Brunswick Christian Recovery Center to help with local homelessness and substance abuse.

WHAT'S HAPPENED

McLeod Health Recognizes Merit Award Recipient

St. James Properties Resale Reopens

The Merit Award recognizes McLeod Health employees, volunteers and physicians who consistently exemplify Service Excellence standards and who also demonstrate and promote the McLeod Health mission, vision and values. Recipients are nominated by their coworkers and chosen by members of the McLeod Health Service Excellence Committee.

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McLeod Health Loris Seacoast’s June Merit Award recipient was Kelly Hughes, McLeod Health communication and public information director. Jumana Swindler, vice president of communications and public relations, presented Hughes with a Merit Award. Hughes was nominated by Emily Lucero, vice president of facilities management with McLeod Health.

planning (employee and executive benefits) and estate planning.

Jenna and Steve are also well versed in disability income, long-term care and life insurance.

On July 21 St. James Properties hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in conjunction with Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce at the marina in St. James Plantation. The ceremony was held to celebrate the reopening of St. James Properties Resales Office, which is the only real estate office in St. James Plantation.

One-Year Anniversary Celebration of Seabreeze Bar & Restaurant

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Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce recently held a one-year anniversary ribbon-cutting at Seabreeze Bar & Restaurant and Events at Brick Landing. Hors d’oeuvres and live music by Chicky’s Boy welcomed the guests, and everyone at The Links at Brick Landing was also excited to meet with the community members and guests and give updates on progress of their course revitalization.

Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribboncutting ceremony on May 27 for Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative Jenna Cooley and her husband and business partner, Steve Cooley, CFP. The Cooleys moved to the Southport-Oak Island area from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Jenna helps women, families and business leaders achieve their financial, retirement and legacy goals. She uses her years of experience as a certified leadership and business coach to instill confidence in each client when it comes to their financial security. Jenna has a true passion for helping women develop solid, comprehensive plans that honor their values and help them find financial freedom.

Ocean Isle Museum Foundation gratefully accepted a generous $5,000 donation from the Ocean Isle Property Owners Association (OIPOA). The donation will assist with the replacement of the museum’s aging HVAC unit. OIPOA was established in 1983 as a nonprofit volunteer organization for the island of Ocean Isle Beach. Membership is open to all island property owners.

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Both Jenna and Steve serve clients locally and nationwide with the help of virtual meeting options. They both share the strong desire to see families and businesses thrive by preparing them for the good things in life while protecting them from the things that can go wrong. They specialize in retirement, education funding, business

Museum of Coastal Carolina Receives Donation from OIPOA

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One of the goals of OIPOA is to “engage in civic, charitable and educational activities for the betterment of the property owners on the island of Ocean Isle Beach, NC.”

chamber through the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament, the NC 4th of July Festival and wherever else help is needed. The chamber announced Ann Hollingsworth of Dosher Memorial Hospital Volunteers as the recipient of the Business Champion Award for positive energy on social media championing the good news about the community, local businesses and nonprofits.

Dosher Appoints New Chief Financial Officer Brandon Hughes, CPA, has been appointed as the new chief financial officer at Dosher Memorial Hospital. Hughes joined Dosher in January 2017 as the director of finance with key areas of focus including the annual budget, cost reports, reimbursement and audits. Hughes, who has more than 15 years of experience in healthcare finance, previously worked for Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem as the manager of revenue accounting and held prior positions at Tenant Healthcare, Southeastern Health and Duke University. Hughes earned his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees from East Carolina University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional. He resides in Southport with his wife and their two children, enjoys kayak fishing and gardening and is a member of Generations Church.

BCS Names Teacher of the Year

Six Graduates Complete the BCC Medical Assisting Program

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Chamber President’s Award and Business Champion Award Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce awarded Duncan Hilburn, of Berry, Padgett & Chandler, PLLC, the President’s Award for his outstanding service to the community and the

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DAR Chapter Presents Flag to New Habitat Homeowner The Brunswick Town Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the Revolution (NSDAR) participated in the dedication of Beth Hewett’s new home in Southport on July 17, 2021, with a presentation of an American flag to the homeowner. Chapter Regent Martha Koletar presented the flag on behalf of the chapter and wished Hewett much happiness in her new home. “DAR believes that all Americans deserve a safe happy place to live,” Koletar said. “We’re also very proud of our country and are happy to be able to give a flag to Beth.” Hewett’s home was made possible

by Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity and the many sponsors and volunteers who contribute to the effort. NSDAR is a volunteer service organization whose membership promotes patriotism, education and historic preservation. Membership is open to any woman age 18 or older who can prove direct lineal bloodline descent from an individual who contributed to American independence.

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As of August 5, six graduates in the Medical Assisting program had taken the certification exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and were proudly wearing the credentials CMA (AAMA). Joyce Thomas, director of the Medical Assisting program said, “This was a hard-working group of women who had enough drive and determination to make it through the rigor of this two-year program while dealing with an unprecedented pandemic. They were resilient and made the best of every frustrating situation that they encountered. This type of perseverance will serve them well in their healthcare careers.”

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Brunswick County Schools’ 2021–22 BCS Teacher of the Year is Betsy O’Hara of Cedar Grove Middle School (CGMS).

O’Hara was surprised by Superintendent Dr. Jerry L. Oates and Assistant Superintendent Molly White during the CGMS staff retreat. O’Hara will lead the Teacher’s Advisory Council that is made up of the 20 individual school Teachers of the Year and will be the Teacher’s Voice at each monthly Board of Education Meeting. O’Hara also holds the title of 2021 CGMS Teacher of the Year, 2021 BCS Remote Learning Teacher of the Year and 2021 BCS Middle School Teacher of the Year. She began teaching in Florida in 2003 and has been a CGMS educator since 2015.

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Cherry on Top Blended cherries and ice take a mint julep to a whole new level.

BY SANDI GRIGG

I am typically not a bourbon drinker, but this bourbon-based cocktail changed my mind about the South’s favorite spirit. It blends bourbon and cherries for a mint-infused slushy that’s reminiscent of a mint julep.

In my opinion, fresh ingredients are what make a drink a true cocktail. Around the office I am known as the plant lady because I love growing all types of plants, succulents and herbs. It was actually a few sprigs of my homegrown mint that inspired me to create this cherry slush cocktail. I believe fresh mint is more than a garnish; it is delicious and aromatic and can be used in all types of cocktails and dishes. In this recipe, the rich sweetness of the cherries works wonders with the cool notes of the fresh mint leaves.

I considered muddling the cherries with the mint and simple syrup, but I wanted to take this cocktail to another level, so I decided to blend them with the ice. You can choose either method, but blending the cherries with ice makes for a delicious slushy-type drink. If you go that route, don’t use too many cherries or the drink will get too watery.

Like my spouse says: Use the best bourbon you can afford.

Since bourbon is the main ingredient and you are not adding a fruit juice to cut it, you will be able to taste the difference.

The better the bourbon, the smoother the cocktail. Lower quality bourbon will be harsher on the tongue.

I hope you can enjoy a fall sunset on the porch with one (or two) of these tasty beverages. Cheers!

CHERRY MINT JULEP Makes 2 cocktails

INGREDIENTS 20 mint leaves 1 ounce simple syrup 1 cups cherries (washed and pitted) 1½ cups ice 4 ounces bourbon Additional mint leaves and cherries for garnish

METHOD Divide the mint and simple syrup into each cup. Muddle each cup until you can smell the aroma of the mint, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. If you don’t have a muddler, you can use the back of a long wooden spoon.

Place the cherries and ice in a blender and blend until crushed, but leave some larger pieces.

Pour some of the cherry slush into each cup (on top of the muddled mint and syrup), filling it up about threequarters of the way.

Divide the bourbon and pour over the cherry slush.

Add more slush on top, and garnish with a few cherries along with some mint leaves.

Make Your Own Simple Syrup: Make this cocktail 100% homemade by making your own simple syrup; it’s super easy and cost effective. Here’s how: Place 1 cup of white sugar and 1 cup of water in a sauce pan over medium heat until the sugar melts. Let it simmer for 5 minutes before you remove it from the heat. Allow it to cool and store it in an air-tight bottle. Simple syrup can last for months in your liquor cabinet.

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The Best Weeknight Dinner Chicken and fall vegetables come together for a sheet pan meal that leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the evening.

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If you’re looking for a recipe that is perfect for meal-prep or a simple weeknight dinner, then this is the recipe for you. This versatile fall meal feeds a family quickly, is healthy and is easy to clean up.

Recently, my family and I sold our home and moved. In the days leading up to the move, we were trying to eat all the food in the house. Sheet pan meals became very popular for us because it was easy to throw various items together and not spend a lot of time preparing and cooking. We could pack while it baked, and there was even enough for lunch the following day.

One night I realized I had already boxed up all of my spices, pots and pans and really didn’t want to unpack them to make dinner. We still had three nights in the house before the big move, so I just pulled the sheet pan off the top and opened the fridge to see what we had left. I saw chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts and a few red onions. We also had one lone sweet potato and a single apple. On the back deck I still had fresh herbs, and I thought rosemary would accompany my selections well. I threw the thighs in a bag with a few ingredients to marinate for a few hours to kick up the flavor and went back to packing before dumping it all on the sheet pan.

When making sheet pan meals, you want to make sure all the veggies cook at the same time so you don’t get some that are still hard while others are overcooked. To ensure proper cooking, you will want to chop them all the same size. The apples will likely cook down because they have so much juice in them, but it only adds to the flavor of the veggies.

I prefer chicken thighs over breasts because thighs often come with skin that crisps up when cooked, and they emit more grease (flavor). You can certainly use chicken breasts if you want to be extra healthy, but nothing in this recipe is really unhealthy except for the dark meat and skin — which is probably why I like it best.

When this sheet pan dinner was done, my spouse and I devoured it, and we each had another meal from the leftovers for lunch the next day. Clean up was super easy as we just washed the sheet pan and went right back to packing.

Next time you want to make a quick and easy meal with little clean up and the option to prep a meal for the next day, try this recipe. I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we did.

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Sheet Pan Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potato Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 1 pound or 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts 1 large sweet potato, chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 pint Brussels sprouts, halved 1 apple, chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 red onion, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1/4 cup apple juice 2 Tablespoons honey plus 1 tablespoon of honey 2 teaspoons minced garlic plus 4 whole garlic cloves 5 sprigs fresh rosemary salt and pepper

METHOD Place chicken in a large plastic bag. Pour olive oil, apple juice, 2 Tablespoons honey, minced garlic, two sprigs of rosemary, salt and pepper into the bag and shake it until the chicken is coated. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour, up to overnight.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spread out the sweet potato pieces, Brussels sprouts halves, apple pieces, 4 whole garlic cloves and red onion pieces on a large sheet pan. Drizzle 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and 1 Tablespoon of honey over the veggies and stir to coat. Place three sprigs of rosemary on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Remove the chicken from the bag and place on top of the veggies. Dispose of the marinade.

Roast for 30 to 40 minutes until the veggies are browned and chicken is done. (If chicken has skin, turn the oven to broil for the last 4 to 5 minutes to crisp the skin.)

Remove the rosemary sprigs, sprinkle with pepper and serve.

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A torchbearer’s sweet memories along America’s back roads Circa 1986 My eyes were welling, so I took a deep breath. It wouldn’t be right to shed tears while receiving the Olympic flame. It was May 1984, and this would be the last time I would bear the Olympic torch on its way to the Los Angeles Coliseum. The magnificence of the preceding days was coming to an end. I had been on the road with my Olympic Torch Cadre Team for a week.

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Brunswick 4-H’ers Autumn Apple and Sydney Blair attend the NC 4-H Congress and are inducted into the prestigious 4-H Honor Club.

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By Michelle Macken

Local author Dennis Hetzel’s new novel, Azalea Bluff, is a science-fiction thriller set in a fictional Brunswick County town.

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Brunswick County Senior Softball players enjoy competition and camaraderie.

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN

By Jo Ann Mathews

A nonprofit, faith-based organization, With My Sisters is a group of women that helps the community in a variety of ways.

Like the Biblical story of the loaves and fishes, With My Sisters, Inc. continues to grow and multiply in membership and in number of programs it offers.

This nonprofit, faith-based organization resulted from a wish O’Keiya Dinnall wanted to fulfill.

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Brunswick Partnership for Housing begins renovations on the Southport building that will house its new temporary shelter.

On the morning of August 9, a dedicated group of volunteers ignored the oppressive heat and began demolishing the inside of the building at 250 E. 11th Street in Southport. This is the first step in converting the former medical office building into the future home for some of Brunswick County’s homeless population. | CONTINUE READING ONLINE

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A NEW OPTION IN HEALTHCARE Brunswick Surgery Center in Leland is the first dedicated orthopedic and spine outpatient center in the region.

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While COVID forced closures and brought many businesses to a standstill, some businesses unassumingly and successfully opened their doors for the first time amid the uncertainty. One such place is Brunswick Surgery Center, LLC in Leland. Located in The Villages at Brunswick Forest on the first floor of the EmergeOrtho building, it is the first orthopedic and spine outpatient surgical center in the region.

A DOG’S LIFE Dogs have it great in Leland, thanks to an abundance of dog-friendly businesses and services.

By Annesophia Richards

It’s no secret that Americans love their pets, and Leland-area dog owners are certainly no exception. There’s good news for the area’s many dog lovers: From restaurants to parks to a variety of pup-centric services and offerings, Leland is brimming with dog-friendly places sure to get those tails wagging!

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A BRAND-NEW START Despite opening during a pandemic in 2020, morale is high at the new Town Creek Middle School in Winnabow.

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If you have found yourself strolling around Independence Mall in Wilmington, you may have noticed Brunson’s MMA & Fitness next to JC Penney. If you walk inside, you will see any number of different martial arts classes on display. That is exactly how owner Derek Brunson wanted his first business to be — easily accessible for the public, especially children. After watching a class, I sat down with Brunson and listened to the story of how he became an MMA sensation and then started his store.

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FIGHTING SPIRIT Professional mixed martial artist Derek Brunson not only competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but also teaches the tools of success to the next generation at Brunson’s MMA & Fitness in Wilmington.

It was a busy and eventful summer for Dr. Jonathan DeBerry and Dr. Sonya Oates at Town Creek Middle School.

Planning for the 2021–22 school year was a refreshing change from the challenges of opening a brand-new middle school during a global pandemic in August 2020.

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Flame Alive Anna Katherine Faulk’s Rekindled business gives old fire gear new life and benefits firefighters and victims of fires.

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The storyline of Rekindled is a love story, really.

It was first sparked in the 1980s, when Anna Katherine and Greg Faulk first met while working as volunteer firefighters together in southeastern North Carolina. Anna Katherine then moved away for a while and they lost touch. But in 2014, when she moved back to the Ocean Isle/ Sunset Beach area, they managed to rekindle their relationship. The couple married in 2020.

“He was always my best friend, my biggest supporter,” Anna Katherine says. “And so now, the business name means so much more because we rekindled our relationship. … For me, my tagline, Old Gear, New Life truly means putting the fire back into the gear.”

Greg, a firefighter for more than 40 years in Calabash, Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte and Sunset Beach, passed away on January 13, 2021, from complications he suffered from a work-related injury that occurred in 2018, when he broke both legs during Hurricane Florence.

“Since then, Rekindled has become a labor of love,” Anna Katherine says. “Because, for me, it’s carrying on his memory. I had been struggling with my passion in life since he got hurt, because I’d done nothing but take care of him since October 2018. And, unfortunately, after some long complications, I had to take him to the hospital.”

The startup of the business nonprofit Rekindled involved Greg in more ways than one. In 2017 he asked Anna Katherine to make him a bag of some sort to hold his new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

“I told him I’d see if I could formulate a pattern, and he originally wanted it made out of denim,” she says. “Then, about a week or so later, he said, ‘Wait, I’ve got some expired turnout gear that maybe you can use.”

Fire turnout gear expires and needs to be replaced every 10 years. With that suggestion, Rekindled was born — and the business was soon on fire, so to speak.

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Greg’s co-workers and those from other stations began donating expired turnout gear to be recycled into Anna Katherine’s mask bags, messenger bags, backpacks and duffle bags. She’s also playing around with patterns for wallets, Bible covers, shave kits and women’s purses.

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the guys, especially around here, work 12- or 24-hour shifts. So the bags can hold two days of clothes, toiletries and all of that.”

Greg used to help Anna Katherine completely disassemble the gear, stitch by stitch, to use every square inch for the bags, from the pant legs and knee pads to the coat and sleeves to the suspenders, clasps, zippers and DRD strap.

“Each bag is completely different from the last,” she says. “I never make the same one twice. I’ll put the pockets in different places. I’ll either use the name plate that was on the back of their capes or I’ll embroider their name onto the bag. … I have a laundry list of questions that I ask when somebody orders a bag.”

Two other special elements sewn into each bag are the Rekindled logo and the number 1208, the station number where Greg started his career in Calabash at age 16.

“So he goes along with every bag,” she adds.

Rekindled bag costs are affordable, between $150 and $200, with Anna Katherine donating 20 percent of each sale back to the local fire departments as well as the Fallen Firefighters of North Carolina in tribute of each firefighter who has ordered from her. Her goal is for Rekindled to go completely nonprofit, with help from her network of friends more well-versed in that sector, so the giving can extend to families who have lost a house or a family member due to fire. She’d like to help with medical bills or set up a scholarship in her husband’s name for high school seniors who want to go into fire service.

“For me, it’s about giving back to the guys,” Anna Katherine says. 

Want to know more?

To order a Rekindled bag or for more information on how to donate expired fire gear, call Anna Katherine Faulk at (910) 209-1244 or (910) 368-3743.

You can also email her at rekindled1208@gmail.com or visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Rekindled-109904897944639.

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RV Life at the Beach The Brunswick County beaches are a prime location in the RV travel craze.

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Recreational vehicles are hot in 2021. In the form of traveltrailers, motor homes and fifth-wheels, Americans are rolling their way to campgrounds in the comfort of their personal roaming motels as never before. Motorized camping has become one of the most fun, flexible and affordable ways for families to vacation all over the United States, especially at our beautiful South Brunswick beaches.

At Brunswick Beaches Camping Resort in Sunset Beach and Holden Beach RV Campground, tourists return like migrating geese — looking forward to their downtime year after year. And while summer is still the favorite season to visit, smart campers have caught on that autumn is also mega prime time. That’s when rates go down, the ocean temperatures remain balmy, the beaches aren’t crowded and the waits at local restaurants are no longer an issue. I caught

up with two families that have returned to these same campgrounds over the years, to find out just why they can’t get enough of them.

The Sellers family of Whiteville hauls a 30-foot Sunnybrook fifth-wheel, which provides plenty of room for their family of five and Bizzy, their tiny Pomeranian. Barry, Brittany, Colin, Aubrey and Mason enjoyed Holden Beach RV Campground so much after camping there twice in 2020, Fall 2021

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they returned in 2021 for a six-week stay.

The family comes to Holden for the beach and to fish. They can keep their boat at the RV park while they are there, lending easy access to the ocean. They had just caught a king mackerel and some grouper the day before I met with them. When the kids have their fill of sea and surf, the park has pretty much everything else on their bucket list: a stocked pond for catch and release, outdoor movie night, plenty of TV channels, WiFi streaming, corn hole, horseshoes, kettle popcorn and humongous ice cones, twice as big as your fist. At night they can opt for a family campfire and s’mores. Mason’s even had a chance to learn how to make pancakes.

Holden Beach RV Campground is on Liberty Lane, a tranquil, wooded dirt road off Highway 130. It is well camouflaged, and you would not know it exists if you weren’t looking for it. Liberty is a good name for it, as it opens to a quiet, treed expanse that mom and dad say also meets the needs on their list. It isn’t too commercial, the RVs aren’t parked too close together, it’s shaded under mature trees and private. They call it their “little hidden gem.” Brittany also loves the “neat little thrift store” just down the road, but mostly “we’re beach people,” she says. For the Sellers family, nothing is better than getting out on the boat to fish or enjoying the beach.

How does a young couple with kids get a six-week vacation? Because they are smart. Barry works in Southport, just down the road from the RV Park, so when he gets off work he is back on “vacation.” And when they need to mow the yard back in Whiteville or wash their clothes, they just go home about an hour away. They watch the weather, and if it looks like rain, that’s a good day to travel back to Whiteville and do the chores. Talk about flexibility. A day of work. A bit of play. And the Sellers have even hauled their wood smoker 40

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Holden Beach RV Campground’s newest glamping site

and a small freezer to their campground. Whatever they catch offshore, they can grill or save for another day.

The Sellers rave about the staff at the Holden Beach RV Campground. Mom and the kids carry walkie-talkies so she can keep tabs on them when they are bicycling in the park.

One day Brittany couldn’t reach them, and one of the staff members happened to be on his walkie, on the same channel.

He spotted the kids right then, and they were safe, and he relayed that to Mom. Another day, when Colin was a bit bored, he asked if he could help the staff pick up trash, and his

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parents allowed him. The staff was so grateful they gave him a tip.

How much does all this cost? Barry says six summer weeks cost $1,660, compared with his cousin, who spent six days in a local hotel for his vacation at $1,500. And he reminded that fall and winter rates are substantially less.

The park offers several other amenities, including a camp store, a free DVD library, a Tiki-Bar cruise at the oceanfront, a cool-looking trolley to take patrons to and from the public beach accesses and a new “Glamping” area. Glamping is the term coined for “glamorous camping.” A glampsite is a huge theme tent about the size of a master bedroom, which includes a queen-size bed, solar-powered air conditioning, a porch, chairs and much more. There are three of them, with the newest sporting a thatch-roofed island hut.

Over at Brunswick Beaches Camping Resort, Adam, Elaine, Landon, Oliver and Brady Beisner had just gotten back from a morning at Sunset Beach. They live in Indian Land, South Carolina, near Charlotte, and stay in their 29-foot travel-trailer in Sunset.

The Beisners have stored their trailer at the resort for eight years, and drive three-and-a-half hours for long weekend camping trips as often as they can. They take vacation days a day at a time to make it happen.

“Sunset’s the best beach on the East Coast,” Adam says, “and we also love the proximity to North Myrtle and Southport.”

The Beisners typically enjoy the beach in the morning until just after noon, and then come back to the great things to do in the RV park.

“We like to go swimming in the pool at the park and just love to walk our dogs, Woody and Stella, around the campsites. Campfires are nice at night,”

Adam says.

Brunswick Beaches has a stellar swimming pool, volleyball court and catch-and-release fishing pond and is close to mini-golf, which the Beisner children love. And food shopping is a straight shot down the road. Campers also can shop from a selection of food, camping supplies and treats in the

camp store. The family loves to stock the refrigerator for the weekend, sleep in their own beds and wake up in the morning to fresh-made coffee and breakfast they prepare in their portable kitchen.

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from the main road, Highway 904. The entry road wends its way into a huge, tree-covered park bounded by a farm field often brimming with wild turkeys. It’s far enough away to deaden traffic noise, and the extensive pond and camp roads offer relaxing walks, which the Beisners cherish with their dogs.

The family compliments the staff, saying they have never had a single problem with a campsite or with staff moving their stored RV to a site or not having it ready for them when they arrive. The resort boasts other amenities, including several log cabins with bunkbeds for folks who like to camp in style but who don’t own an RV. “This is an escape from our everyday hectic life,” Adam says.

“The kids leave all the electronic devices at home, and we have a good family bonding time. The campground is quiet and relaxing. There’s nothing like this beach, and the park is great.

There is nothing like taking your kids camping.”

The Beisners are looking forward to coming back again this autumn, with the lower rates and the changing colors of the leaves of the hardwoods in the resort. They love coming back year after year. For the Beisners, fun, flexible and affordable just doesn’t get any better than this. 

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Artist Missy Tripp Ronquillo keeps the good vibes alive through art at Pescado Y Amor studio on Oak Island.

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Missy Tripp Ronquillo always dreamed of having an art studio at the beach. So, she and her husband, Ron, also an artist, opened a studio in Sayulita, Mexico, in May 2009. The couple lived in Mexico for almost a year, painting, making designer t-shirts and teaching art classes on the beach. Then they moved to Oak Island, North Carolina, where they sold their artwork at local markets, eventually opening Pescado Y Amor on East Oak Island Drive.

Ronquillo has established herself as a freelance artist specializing in custom paintings and murals throughout the United States and Mexico. Her work can be seen in restaurants, cafes, retail establishments and private homes worldwide.

Ronquillo offered art classes and workshops for 11 years at her Oak Island studio until COVID-19 forced the in-person classes to end.

But there was a silver lining.

“I did not realize how burned out I was until I had that moment to pause,” she says. “I could not remember the last time I actually painted for myself, painting for the process of painting. Teaching focused all my creative juices on my students. So, I transformed my business and my life. Now I am healthier and happier.”

Ronquillo converted most of her classes into DIY Art Kits.

She also offers a subscription program delivering a new kit every month.

“My kits took off like wildfire all over the world,” she says.

“They come with materials and instructions to complete the project.”

Ronquillo continues to grow her customer base through selling original artwork and prints, doing live event paintings and hosting retreats. She describes her pieces as “full of happiness, peace and love, evoking a bit of joy and fun and an awareness of how we connect to our planet and each other.”

“I live my life guided by love,” she says.

She is currently working on collections, each with 10 to 25 pieces of art. In May 2021 she released a collection called UNITY, portrayals of living a life in love and compassion over hate.

This collection includes handpainted Vans shoes. Her next collection was released in September.

Ronquillo also hosts retreats, which developed out of her enjoyment of teaching. In March 2022 she will lead a retreat in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

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“ Art gives us meaning and helps us understand our world. My paintings are like a vacation, evoking the same emotions I have sitting on a beach surrounded by palm trees.

“The goal of each retreat is for students to walk away with a new skill, having nourished their creativity while resting and refreshing,” she says. “Every moment is intentional and beautiful. Students leave inspired.”

Ronquillo also does live event paintings, essentially performance art, at weddings and corporate events.

Having studied art at The Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C., Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, Ronquillo believes in a greater purpose of art.

“Research studies have proven that a trip to an art gallery or a museum can positively impact your health and well-being in several essential ways,” she says. “Like lowering anxiety and depression, boosting critical thinking skills and improving empathy.

There is nothing better than viewing

original artwork. Viewing beautiful artwork has been confirmed to stimulate the same physical reactions that you feel when falling in love.”

What’s next for Ronquillo? She has a line of surfboards coming out and is partnering with a company on a line of swimwear.

“Art gives us meaning and helps us understand our world,” she says. “My paintings are like a vacation, evoking the same emotions I have sitting on a beach surrounded by palm trees. My studio is colorful and magical and has wonderful vibes. My original paintings are ready to become a vacation on your walls.” 

Want to learn more?

See more of Ronquillo’s artwork, order DIY kits, attend a retreat or make an appointment to visit the studio on her website: pescadoyamor.com.

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Powered by the American Dream When Alton and E.B. Milliken founded Shallotte Electric in 1971, they couldn’t envision the changes that would occur in Brunswick County or that a third generation of family members would be helping the business thrive 50 years later.

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The lifecycle of a built-from-scratch business changes a lot over the span of three decades. Products change, one-time employees start their own businesses, locations are added, and grandkids take over the family business.

All of this and more was the case for Alton and E.B. Milliken of Shallotte Electric. The couple built the successful

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Four generations of the Milliken family: front row, Shelby, E.B., Alton and Asbury; back row, Justin, Al and Jamie

brand from the ground up, and when they eventually retired in 1998, they left it in the good hands of the third generation of family ownership. Justin Milliken, vice president and grandson to Alton and E.B., says, “This story is still all about my grandparents.”

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dissatisfied with his partnership in an existing hardware store, he saw the need in the community for a supplier that focused on electrical and plumbing. So, he and E.B. came up with their own business plan and rented the space that once was the Red and White grocery store on Main Street in downtown Shallotte.

Along with their two teenage sons, Al and Jamie (Justin’s dad), they started Shallotte Electric, selling basic plumbing, electrical supplies and water pumps.

Alton, an electrical and plumbing contractor, had the industry experience, but E.B. quickly learned how to manage the business. She handled everything from waiting on customers to ordering supplies, stocking inventory and bookkeeping.

“My grandpa is the one who usually gets a lot of the credit, but my grandma was the backbone,” Justin says.

With no established commercial financial history to speak of in the early stages of the business, the Millikens had trouble securing a loan or establishing credit so they could stock their inventory — until North Carolina Bank took a chance and gave them a $10,000 loan.

The Millikens had to drive to Wilmington every day to get inventory, back before Highway 17 became a four-lane thoroughfare.

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supplies they needed for the next day, then drive back to the store, stock the inventory and get up and do it all again the next day,” Justin explains. “They did it six days a week in the beginning.”

To make the store seem like it was well stocked, the Millikens staged the shelves with empty boxes to give the appearance of a large supply of inventory. But it didn’t take long before the shelves were filled with real inventory when the Millikens quickly gained a reputation for their full range of products.

“In the early ’80s my grandparents realized that there was nowhere in the area to buy light fixtures and appliances,” Justin says. “So, my grandpa courted GE and got their product lines.”

But for GE suppliers there were certain stipulations, including a required amount of floor space — which they didn’t have.

“That’s when they built the showroom,” Justin says. “We were the original one-stop shop in Brunswick County.”

Over the next few years, the family also added two more locations in Southport and Ocean Isle Beach. As the company grew, so did the number of employees.

“Every person in this county in this business has worked with my grandparents at one point or another,” Justin says. “He (Alton) taught them their trade.”

Today, Shallotte Electric employs more than 50 people.

Success and longevity for any business doesn’t happen by accident — especially for family-owned businesses that compete against big box stores. Those that make it do so because they focus on what matters most: customer service and how their products and services make a difference to those they serve. It’s what sets Shallotte Electric

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apart from similar retailers and especially big box stores.

“We truly feel like we provide the best customer service,” Justin says. “If you walk into a big box store, you might get someone who isn’t knowledgeable, or if you call a Europeanowned company, you’re just a number. We’ve survived for 50 years because our customers know that we’ll drive to the end of the earth to help them get what they want, even if it’s a 50-cent item.”

The employees of Shallotte Electric have the know-how to manage a project, whether it’s a remodel or new construction or something in between, from beginning to end.

As Al and Jamie, the Millikens’ sons and original employees, continue to hand over more responsibilities to Justin and other family members, the fourth generation isn’t far behind. Justin’s two young girls are already waiting in the wings. “My six-year-old daughter, Shelby, comes in the store after school a couple of times a week, and I have her count fittings or something like that, so she feels like she’s contributing to the family business,” Justin says.

Alton is now 93 and continues to maintain his heating and air, electrical and plumbing licenses. E.B. is 89. Their health limits their day-to-day involvement at Shallotte Electric, but they continue to be the heart and soul of the Milliken family.

“My grandpa was born in Shallotte in 1928 and raised here,” Justin says. “He’s said it a million times: When he opened his store, there was nowhere in Brunswick County to get anything. Now there’s a hardware store, a big box or a Walmart on every corner. He never envisioned Shallotte and Brunswick County to be like it is today. He and my grandma are truly the last great generation of the American Dream.” 

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A New Life The new owners of Carolina Shirt Company in Calabash love running a business in Brunswick County.

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Sometimes a New Jersey resident becomes a North Carolinian when she’s met her future husband in college. That’s exactly what happened when Jennifer Driscoll met Dan Krawiec at UNC-Greensboro. After college, they got married, moved to High Point and started a family. In 2008, the Krawiecs relocated to Hickory for Dan’s job.

Both Jennifer and Dan loved the coast and the ocean since they were kids, and Jennifer knew deep down that someday they would live there.

They were married in Wrightsville Beach, but after visiting Dan’s parents in Ocean Isle Beach over the course of several years, Jennifer and Dan fell in love with Brunswick County – with the mild climate, proximity to the beaches and laid-back feel of the area.

They decided to find a way to make living here possible, and becoming business owners was how Jennifer

thought they should go about it.

“For years I worked for other companies doing copywriting and marketing,” Jennifer says. “Then in the summer of 2020, while visiting Dan’s parents, I thought that it was a perfect time to look into what businesses were available in the Calabash/Sunset Beach/Little River areas and considered what might work for all of us. I wanted the flexibility of being my own boss and being able to grow the business in a direction I saw.”

Spotting a listing online for Carolina Shirt Company, Jennifer and Dan researched the details of the business and realized that the possibility could become a reality.

Once the details were all worked out for the purchase of Carolina Shirt Company in September 2020, Jennifer and Dan rented a condo in Sunset Beach, where Jennifer and their son, Matthew, stayed. They later bought a

Above: The staff of Carolina Shirt Company, left to right, full-time employee Savanna Cain, co-owner Jennifer Krawiec, co-owner Matthew Krawiec and Mary Krawiec

house in Brunswick County.

Carolina Shirt Company had been in existence for almost 20 years, and approximately three years ago the business moved to the commercial complex on Koolabrew Drive NW in Calabash.

“This company already had a good reputation before I took over in mid-September 2020,” Jennifer says.

“The 3,000-square-foot building has three sections of machines — embroidering, screen printing and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. My son, Matthew, is a co-owner and the operations manager at Carolina Shirt Company and he does all of the screen printing and direct-to-garment Fall 2021

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printing jobs.”

Jennifer says Matthew is excellent at this line of work because he’s familiar with operating the printers and accessories, and he’s got an understanding of clothing, color palettes and basic operations of technology. “Plus, he’s a detail-oriented person,” she says.

“All of that comes naturally to him.”

Jennifer handles customer service orders, inventory, marketing and longrange planning. Savanna Cain is the full-time embroidery machine operator at Carolina Shirt Company.

“Properly setting up the garments requires attention to detail, and operating the embroidery machines takes skill and talent,” Jennifer says. “And it’s not just t-shirts and sweatshirts — we embroider polo shirts, jackets, hats, tote bags and more. With our three different sections, we’ve got a team effort going on. The finished product is something all of us are proud of.”

On her summer break from college, Jennifer’s daughter, Mary, worked in the shop full-time helping with garment printing and embroidery.

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customers at Carolina Shirt Company is small business owners.

“Our customer base covers a range of industries including home service and home improvement professionals, Realtors, schools, community organizations and more,” Jennifer says.

“We help dress the staff of several area restaurants, and when I happen to be eating out with friends or family, I enjoy seeing the waitstaff and employees in the t-shirts, golf shirts and aprons that we helped create.”

She says it’s also nice to see the stacks of t-shirts or sweatshirts that many local restaurants and businesses carry for customers to purchase at the checkout counter as souvenirs.

Jennifer adds that the majority of their business is local. They have many customers in the medical field plus in some retail outlets. They also cater to

some county and city offices including several fire and police departments. A few corporate customers are located outside of the county and state, but most of the revenue from Carolina Shirt Company is locally generated, that is from several cities and towns in North Carolina and South Carolina within roughly a 100-mile radius.

For Matthew, being a co-owner of Carolina Shirt Company is ideal because it allows him to apply some of the skills he learned while studying mechanical engineering at UNCCharlotte. And he likes working in a small business team.

“Focusing on doing my job every day and not sitting in a cubicle in a large corporation is what I like,” Matthew says. “Each one of us brings different strengths and talents to the business.”

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often come up with creative ideas.

“In creating custom garments, we use the client’s artwork and/or logo and either make a screen for the screen print press or an image for the Directto-Garment printer,” Matthew says.

“I’ve had a chance to sharpen my artistic skills, and it is rewarding to see the customers’ ideas come to life. Our new garment printer is capable of photo-quality, full-color images. The final product is pretty impressive.” 

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When Tracy and Larry Rouse moved to the Carolinas in November 2019 and she opened White Pine Artisan Market a month later, they wanted the white pine trees of Michigan to be a nod and a remembrance to their roots.

The Rouses grew up outside of Detroit, Michigan, and after visiting the Myrtle Beach area for years, the couple decided to leave the cold weather behind and make the Carolinas their home.

Tracy, armed with a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Walsh College in Michigan, was looking for a business opportunity when she heard that the owner of Repeat Junction was selling and the store’s lease was available. Tracy jumped at the chance to open her own business.

“With 10,000 square feet of space, we’ve got plenty of room for the 40 plus vendors who supply us with items on an as-needed basis for the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and all of the other holidays,” Tracy says.

“These vendors make jewelry, flags, pillows, signs, pine needle baskets and furniture such as desk sets. At White Pine Artisan Market, we’re committed to promoting the goods of artists and craftspeople who live and work here in the Carolinas.”

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Local residents account for 60 percent of the customers, and the rest are visitors or newcomers.

“Our busiest time is in the spring when we see a spurt of activity because that’s when many people move here so they look for new furniture and home goods to make their new house or condo homey,” Tracy says. “We get our share of shoppers between Memorial Day and Labor Day when golfers and families who are vacationing head to Myrtle Beach.”

A primary focus of the business is the custommade furniture. Larry, who has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, strips, refinishes and builds many of the custom-made pieces.

“We recently had a church donate several pieces of wood and we fashioned it into coffee tables and drawers for bureaus,” Larry says.

“Putting reclaimed wood to good use is a priority. We’ve found that the hardwoods such as poplar, birch, oak and maple work best for creating durable pieces of furniture that will last for years. That’s as opposed to the softer woods 62

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like pine and cedar that aren’t as durable.”

Tracy adds, “Today people like single pieces of furniture that will stand out as one-of-a-kind pieces in their living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and foyers. Mixing vintage furniture with newer pieces is definitely in style. People also ask for ‘soft-close’ drawers and cabinets that shut quietly and effortlessly. The custom-made furniture is built off site then it’s delivered to the store for customer pickup.”

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“Pieces of pear wood that are that large and intact are super hard to find around here,” Larry says. “It’s native to Europe not America. We added some cedar legs, finished the wood and the final product turned out beautifully.”

Tracy relies on social media to advertise her products — still photos and videos of rooms full of furniture show well. She finds that many customers also browse the store’s website to see what they like and what’s available before they go into the store to place a custom order or buy something specific they saw online.

“Billboards placed on Highway 17 also work as marketing tools,” Tracy says. “To drivers going past, they’re real eye catchers!” 

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Casey and Casey Townsend’s Waterway Music and Education makes a splash in Southport.

BY RICH MINA

On a Saturday afternoon a week after Waterway Music’s opening in April 2021, the door keeps flying open as customers drift in with a wide range of requests and interests.

One woman drops off her husband’s guitar for repair.

Another browses the store and finally asks about tambourines. A set of parents sign up their daughter for a summer session of guitar lessons.

Kirsten, a banjo player new to North Carolina, wanders in asking about repairing or replacing her broken instrument.

She is excited to find several banjoes displayed on the string

instrument wall. At the owners’ urging, she takes one down for a closer look. Within a few minutes she has pulled up a chair and jumped into a banjo roll that stops all business, conversation and movement. When she finishes to her fellow customers’ enthusiastic applause, she announces, “I’m so happy you’re here!”

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will be open to the artistic and musically talented performers in the area as well as those who want to just start something new. It can be a place to talk about music, learn to play music, have instruments repaired and tuned, and maybe even jam.

As a sign in the front window proclaims: “Music communicates what words cannot.”

The owners, Mr. Casey and Ms. Casey Townsend (her maiden name is also Casey Townsend), invite customers to sample some of the guitars, electric keyboards, violins, ukuleles or drum sets on display. These personable owners encourage the hands-

Musically, she offers studio lessons in guitar and electric bass at the beginner level. The painted sign on their front window lists the instruments available for instruction: piano, guitar, bass, drums and ukelele. It leaves off the passion for music beyond that door.

As parents, the Townsends are buoyant and enthusiastic about their daughters and their new business. The hard work

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on experience buyers can’t get shopping online.

The Townsends are just beginning the fulfillment of their dream to open a music store and education center to meet the needs of Southport/Oak Island and Brunswick County. Mr. Casey, an accomplished musician on several instruments, has all the qualifications to provide lessons from beginner to advanced. He specializes in guitar instruction and holds a degree in classical guitar.

Ms. Casey has studied education, culture and language.

Waterway Music and Education owners Ms. Casey (above) and Mr. Casey Townsend (left) have a passion for music and music education.

and planning for Waterway Music takes them into private business after spending years sharing their musical talents in a local church ministry.

Although the store officially opened in mid-April 2021, their business plans began forming several months ago when they found the site for the store just behind the “golden arches” in Southport. While they hoped to open earlier, delays ensued due to COVID-related restrictions on inspections and worker schedules. While waiting, they launched Waterway Music on Facebook and advertised music lessons via Zoom.

Through word of mouth and contacts in the area, Mr. Casey’s lesson schedule quickly filled, resulting in a waiting list for lessons. A summer schedule of crash courses in private lessons became available when the store opened.

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excited to be teaching what she calls “an allgirls guitar band of second graders.”

She shares her thoughts on what she believes prevents children from learning an instrument: “Many children are overcommitted and don’t have time to learn,” she says. “Another obstacle can be cost and transportation to the lessons.”

In her future plans, she hopes to find ways to reach more children and share her music.

Musical interests run in all directions with the Townsends, as evidenced by Mr. Casey’s private choice of music. Although he can find peace and tranquility in the serenity of Mozart, his other extreme exists in the lyrics and rhythm of metalcore groups. He pays special attention to the lyrical messages and intricate mathematics of these compositions. Ms. Casey finds personal relaxation and enjoyment in a genre of worship music.

Local friends of the Townsends who have helped launch the business include their long-time friend Jason Pullin from Sound Evolutions, Southport’s live sound production company. Sound Evolutions supplies Waterway with PA equipment such as microphones, speakers and wireless equipment. All of these items are for sale at the store.

Another invaluable member of the Waterway launch team is Doug Ausbury from Silver City Design in Southport. His company specializes in web design and mentoring start-up businesses. Ausbury is also supplying the amazing record selection offered at Waterway Music.

At present, Waterway Music provides sales information, instrument repairs, private instruction and a wide array of microphone cables, stands and general music supplies. 

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A Voice for NASA While a student at South Brunswick High School, Bolivia native Shaneequa Vereen never imagined she’d one day be a live mission commentator on space launches.

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When SpaceX22 headed to the International Space Station (ISS) in June, space exploration fans around the world heard NASA’s play-by-play from Brunswick County native Shaneequa Vereen. As a public affairs officer at NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, it’s one of her many roles.

Born in Ash and reared in Bolivia from the age of 6

in a blended family, Vereen is the youngest of six girls and two boys. Her parents, Patricia and David Floyd, also grew up in Brunswick County. Vereen graduated from South Brunswick High School and throughout school she knew she would go to college and planned to go to medical school.

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“I liked the campus. I knew some kids from my high school who were going as well so I thought it might not be so scary.”

As an undergraduate, Vereen realized she didn’t like blood. “I realized I can’t be the surgeon from Gray’s Anatomy or bandage a broken arm. I had to change course,” she says.

An outgoing person who says she likes and is inquisitive about people, Vereen had taken an AP course in psychology at SBHS, and that sparked her interest. She elected to major in psychology, knowing that it could still lead to a career in the medical field. As she approached graduation, graduate school took a back seat to her desire to get out into the real world and start making money.

“I had been that poor broke college student on the ramen noodle diet,” she says. “I put the masters on the back burner and went into industry.”

At the urging of her best friend, Portia Keyes, who was moving to Houston for a job with NASA, Vereen also moved.

“It was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done,” she says. “I went to see if I could get a job; I had about two months of rent money saved. It was the best decision I’ve ever made.”

She moved to Houston in July 2014.

Initially working for a contractor that monitored Exxon Mobile in a Texas oil refinery, Vereen honed her human resources skills as an organizational development specialist for a few months before taking another job in market analysis. She also entered the University of Houston’s MBA program, where she would earn the degree plus certificates in Leadership Development and Global Management.

Again, at the urging of Keyes, Vereen applied through usajobs.gov for NASA’s Pathways internship program.

“I was making good money and was good at my job; I wasn’t sure I wanted to start over, but thought NASA could be great,” Vereen says.

Soon after her initial interview, she received a rejection email, but “about two weeks later I got a call from Jonathan

to go to college,” she says. “I wanted a better life and a good job. My dream was I wanted to be a doctor; always a doctor. I knew that in order to do that I would have to go to college.”

The space program wasn’t something that ever entered her mind.

“I wasn’t the science girl who thought it was my dream to be an astronaut,” she says. “Now kids have YouTube so they learn a lot more about it than what we heard.”

When it was time to go to college, Vereen applied to several schools, was accepted at all and visited most. At N.C. State University, she knew she’d found the right place.

“I preferred N.C. State because the people were the friendliest,” she says.

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at NASA, who said, ‘We have an offer for you.’ I told him about the rejection email. He said, ‘That should not have happened. We want to offer you a job!

You’ll start in January.’”

Through Pathways, she did rotations in public affairs and education before being hired full time in the public

My main goal is to give back and show students in Brunswick County and little brown girls everywhere that they have options.

affairs sector of the external relations office. Vereen’s position covers life sciences, which includes all the programs and personnel in the human health and performance sector, for example the food lab, exercise programs, pre-flight research, flight surgeons and others. She also writes

and distributes news releases and oversees websites and social media.

“I’m their public affairs officer,” she says. “They might send me a request to highlight the portable ultrasound machine they’re using on the space station. I write it up and send it out. I’m not a digital graphics type of person

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but writing or hosting Facebook Live or moderating a panel. … I sit in on all the interviews to make sure everything is copacetic, that there are no crazy questions.”

When a launch occurs, it is usually posted on the NASA app and nasa.gov/live for the entire 22- to 23-hour course. NASA employees, including Vereen, provide commentary. In early summer 2021, Vereen was lead commentator on one launch and second shift commentator on the second, both of which sent four people to the space station.

Johnson Space Center has an international space center flight control room, but the launches are from Cape Canaveral. For most launches, there are commentators from Johnson and Canaveral working together. If a commercial enterprise, such as Space X, is involved, there would be additional commentators from their headquarters in Hawthorne, California, where they broadcast from spacex.com. Launches may also be found on YouTube.

When Space X is involved, the commentators work 12-hour shifts through a pre-launch show, the launch, the voyage of 22 or 23 hours, then docking. SpaceX and Boeing are partners with NASA in the commercial crew program.

“They’re the two ways in America that NASA will get to the space station,” Vereen says.

During June 2021, several space walks were done at the International Space Station in order to do repairs and to add solar arrays, which were taken up by SpaceX22. Vereen commentated that and also about the maneuvers and the robotics involved in docking.

“I never saw myself doing half the things I’m doing now,” Vereen says. “I typically describe myself as an outgoing introvert, so public speaking was never at the top of my list for jobs.

It turns out my mom was right; I do

have the gift of gab and people want to see and listen to me communicate for NASA. I will say that I have been very blessed thus far in my career. I do not know what the future holds, but I hope and pray I continue to succeed. My main goal is to give back and show students in Brunswick County and little brown girls everywhere that they have options.” 

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A Woman of Many Hats A recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, Ann Hollingsworth serves the South Brunswick community in her signature style.

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When it comes to serving the South Brunswick community, Boiling Spring Lakes resident Ann Hollingsworth wears many hats, both literally and figuratively.

Between her roles as Dosher Memorial Hospital’s vice president of volunteers, chairperson of Boiling Spring Lakes’ Community Appearance Commission and booster member of Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, Hollingsworth has dedicated thousands of hours over the past two decades to serving her community — all while sporting one of her signature hats.

When Hollingsworth moved to Boiling Spring Lakes in 1999, she immediately started searching for ways to get involved in the area. Not one for spending her retirement days idling away, she began volunteering with the Appearance Commission, a team of community members appointed to promote the city’s beautification efforts.

“I just needed a purpose in my life, and I was ready to do something to give back,” Hollingsworth says. “I felt like if I could find a way to help others a little bit, then I should do it, because God has always been so good to me.”

In 2004 a chance encounter while on a bus ride to Thalian Hall led to Hollingsworth’s work with Dosher Memorial Hospital. Hospital volunteer Eunice Hogan struck up a

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conversation with Hollingsworth and encouraged her to join Dosher’s team of more than 160 volunteers, an invitation she eagerly accepted.

“I started volunteering and I fell in love with it, because I felt like I was really doing something to help people,” Hollingsworth says. “It’s such a friendly, patient-oriented hospital, and I love that it isn’t about the gold there, it’s

...if I could find a way to help others a little bit, then I should do it, because God has always been so good to me.

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about the patient.”

From staffing the front reception desk to serving in the gift shop, Hollingsworth has spent the last 16 years supporting the mission of Dosher in multiple ways. She’s a favorite volunteer among patients and visitors, and her dedication and contributions to the hospital have not gone unnoticed. Last year she received the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, a recognition honoring both her service to Dosher as well as her volunteer efforts within the community of Boiling Spring Lakes.

“Ann leaves people better than how she found them,” says Ilene Evans, Dosher’s director of marketing and community relations. “Whether you have a brief exchange with her at the front entrance of Dosher Hospital or a friendship with her of many years, her imprint is unmistakable.”

A big proponent of small businesses, Hollingsworth recently began volunteering as a booster member with Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Geared toward individuals who do not own their own business but still wish to remain active with the local business community, this membership level allows her to support the city she’s grown to love so much.

“I want to be a good ambassador of the community,” Hollingsworth says.

“I love Southport and visit the waterfront and the restaurants there two or three times a week. I’d like to see them survive and do well, especially with all the struggles with COVID.” Karen Sphar, executive vice president of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, calls Hollingsworth a community champion.

“Ann is always ready and willing to volunteer and help where her community needs,” Sphar says. “Her positive energy and infectious smile are her trademarks.”

Another of Hollingsworth’s beloved trademarks are the many fashionable hats she never leaves home without.

She started collecting them in 1970 and now owns more than 100, but it wasn’t until working at Dosher that the habit of wearing one every day truly began. While assigned the

volunteer position of hospital shuttle driver, Hollingsworth found herself struggling to keep her curls presentable after spending time outside going back and forth in the wind and sun. Wearing a hat solved the problem, and the colorful assortment of cowboy, newsboy and other cap styles has now become a recognizable fixture in her daily wardrobe.

“People will never see me without a hat, because I wear one every day now,” Hollingsworth says. “I love that I can just comb my hair, put on a hat and be ready to go. I guess you can get away with a lot when you’re in your 70s!”

Now that many of the hospital’s COVID restrictions regarding volunteers have eased, Hollingsworth has resumed her busy schedule of splitting time between her role there, with the Community Appearance Commission and her new endeavor with the chamber of commerce. She has no plans of slowing down any time soon and encourages others with time to spare to find something that fulfills them.

“I’d tell anyone who might be interested in helping someone else, to just do it, because it makes you feel so much better,” Hollingsworth says. “I’ve been thanked many times for what I do, so I know that I’m appreciated, and it feels good to know you’re making yourself valuable in your community.” 

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Sweet Harmony Coastal Harmonizers, an all-men’s barbershop melody group, is back in action and accepting new members.

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Singers can create a magical world separate from the venue where the audience gathers. The Coastal Harmonizers, a group of 22 men who sing barbershop melodies, fit this description.

When COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, the group began practicing again at Camp United Methodist Church in Shallotte with their musical director Barbara Berry, the only woman accepted in the group.

Berry says she puts “fun” as her priority.

“If the members are not having fun, they are not likely to return,” she says. “Basically, I encourage laughter and often silliness at our rehearsals.”

This is evident as the men welcome each other with smiles and friendly greetings.

Coastal Harmonizers developed in 2011 when a dozen men left rehearsal with the Cape Fear Chordsmen and returned to Brunswick County The Coastal believing it needed a Harmonizers and subgroup barbershop group of its The Southern own. Bob Zinke, who Comfort Quartet formed a barbershop travel Brunswick quartet with Berry in County sharing 2005 and knew she had their love of experience directing music and Sweet Adelines in barbershop California, asked her to melodies.

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consider being the musical director. She began rehearsing with the group in April 2012.

“She and the Coastal Harmonizers have been making music together ever since,” Zinke says.

In April 2013 Coastal Harmonizers received its charter from the Barbershop Harmony Society and were added to the Carolinas District of barbershoppers. The members sing as a unit when performing to large audiences, as they did at Odell Williamson Auditorium in 2015 and at the Baptist Assembly Auditorium in Caswell Beach in 2019. Often a quartet performs at smaller venues such as local clubs, nonprofit organizations and private parties.

Bill Clegg, a founding member, explains that a barbershop quartet is four-part harmony with tenor, lead, baritone and bass

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singing a capella.

“We don’t have qualifications,” he says of the Coastal Harmonizers. “We accept anyone who wants to come in. They just have to have the desire to sing.”

“It’s enjoyable to get together with three other voices and be able to blend your voices to produce a very good sound,” adds Dick Geiger, another founding member.

All those in the group have some musical background. Zinke, who sings bass, has 50 years of experience in barbershop. Geiger has sung bass since he was 19.

Each of the two quartets he sang in won a championship in the Mid-Atlantic States District.

“I thought this was the greatest thing, to sing in a quartet,” he says. “You didn’t have to have a piano playing.”

Clegg, a baritone, sang in choruses, including Oklahoma

State University’s, and played baritone horn in bands since grade school.

Berry has a background playing the piano and organ and began singing barbershop after high school graduation. She sang in the all-female Sweet Adelines in Illinois and California before moving to North Carolina. “[Coastal Harmonizers] accepted me because they needed somebody, and I was able to fill the shoes,” Berry says. “I don’t think they really cared [that I am a woman.]”

Berry especially likes when everything comes together. “Not just the notes, the feelings and the nuances, but the dynamics that tell the story the song is supposed The lone woman in the Coastal Harmonizers, musical director Barbara Berry, encourages fun at all group gatherings.

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to tell,” she says. “The chorus enjoys it. I enjoy it, and the audience enjoys it.”

Geiger cites two memorable performances. After singing “Battle

Hymn of the Republic” at the meeting of the Civil War Round Table at Caswell Beach in 2019, the audience of 500 gave them a standing ovation. “It felt so good

because we had worked very hard to learn new songs, and they were appreciated,” he says.

Also in 2019 at a senior care facility, a blind resident went to the

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piano in the room and accompanied the group as they sang. “He somehow knew the key we were singing and finished with a great f lourish,” Geiger says. “Meanwhile, a lady walked up to the chorus and danced with each of the singers in the front row while we were singing a love song. How can that not be a fun time?”

Berry says Valentine’s Day quartet performances are popular and a source of fundraising.

Typically a husband or a boyfriend pays the $40 fee, and a quartet sings two love songs to the man’s Valentine, who receives a rose. “If the woman isn’t crying by the time we’re through, then we’re failing because it moves them so much,” Berry says.

“It’s fun to meet people and sing to small groups,” Clegg adds.

“The reward is the appreciation of the audience.” 

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Barbara Berry and Bill Clegg confer before a practice.

Coastal Harmonizers welcomes new members. No audition or knowledge of reading music is necessary, and only males are accepted. Teens as young as 15 qualify as long as an adult attends with him. Members must join the Barbershop Harmony Society and the district and local chapters. There is no membership fee, but men are required to buy a gray vest to go with their own black pants, black bow tie and long-sleeved white shirt. coastalharmonizers.org Marv Gelb, president, (910) 854-0849, marvgelb2@gmail.com Hal Daumé, membership vice president, (908) 447-6290, hal.daume@yahoo.com

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40th Annual NC Oyster Festival  Now in its 40th year, the NC Oyster Festival returns with a milestone anniversary celebration on October 16 and 17 at Ocean Isle Beach. Offering an abundance of oysters and other foods, crafts, contests and musical performances, this is a beloved tradition in Brunswick County.

Held with the support of a dedicated committee of volunteers, local business sponsors and the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, the NC Oyster Festival is a not-to-be-missed annual event.

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But Jinks Creek offers so much more than a pretty view. The restaurant is also known for its outstanding food and warm and welcoming hospitality. Open for dinner only starting at 5 pm nightly, they serve a refined menu of fresh, local seafood, incredible steaks and burgers, small plates and a great selection of beers, wines and cocktails.

Jinks Creek opened in the spring of 2017. The staff members love their jobs on the beautiful island of Ocean Isle Beach and enjoy meeting and interacting with locals and visitors alike. The restaurant is well-integrated into the community. Along with its parent company, Sloane Realty, Jinks Creek participates in local school fundraisers, island cleanups and other events, including NC Oyster Fest in October, which is always a fun time on the island.

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0.4

21

9:10

4.8

9:37

3.8

3:13

0.1

4:00

0.4

22

9:49

4.7

10:18

3.7

3:53

0.1

4:38

0.5

23

10:30

4.6

11:04

3.6

4:34

0.2

5:16

0.5

24

11:16

4.5

11:56

3.7

5:17

0.4

5:56

0.5

25

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4.4

6:04

0.5

6:40

0.5

1.2

26

12:50

3.9

12:59

4.3

6:57

0.5

7:30

0.4

7:19

1.1

27

1:45

4.1

1:53

4.3

7:59

0.5

8:26

0.2

1.0

8:14

0.9

28

2:41

4.5

2:50

4.3

9:06

0.4

9:25

0.0

0.9

9:11

0.7

29

3:38

4.8

3:49

4.3

10:13

0.2

10:25

-0.3

1.3

10:04

10:08

1.2

10:59

1.1

29

3:13

4.4

3:23

4.7

9:37

0.7

10:05

0.3

30

4:35

5.2

4:49

4.4

11:15

-0.1

11:22

-0.6

11:10

0.9

11:48

0.7

30

4:07

4.9

4:18

4.8

10:38

0.4

10:56

-0.1

31

5:33

5.6

5:48

4.5

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Phone# Page#

Ace Hardware of Southport....................................... 910-477-6444 12

Advertiser

Phone# Page#

Island Classic Interiors...................................................910-579-8477 82

Advanced Primary Care................................................910-641-8640 11 J&K Home Furnishings.................................................. 843-249-1882

20 & 21

AIRESERV Heating & Air Conditioning................... 910-842-7768 84

Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille.................................... 910-579-9997

92 & 93

All in Bloom........................................................................910-477-6024 9

Joseph’s Italian Bistro...................................................910-454-4440 70

Allstate — R&R Insurance Services, Inc................. 910-754-6596 87

Keller Williams — Angie Wilkie.................................... 336-451-9519 52

Amelia’s Backstreet Grille.......................................... 910-579-9200 94

Ken Kiser Homes.............................................................. 984299-7626 84

Angelo’s Pizzeria and Bistro........................................910-754-2334 26

Kingz Custom Concrete Coastings..........................910-620-8979 94

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle...................................... 910-754-8080 59

Klinton’s Flooring..............................................................910-575-2838 88

Bell & Bell Buick GMC.................................................... 843-399-8300 93

Kristin Dowdy, State Farm Agent............................ 910-754-9923 77

BEMC....................................................................................800-842-5871 65

Lynda Haraway Group....................................................910-250-1916 3

Bianchi Brickyard Supply............................................. 910-454-4445 82

Living Coastal Team — Intracoastal Realty Corporation...................................910-712-3515 41

Bill Clark Homes.................................................................910-550-1167 88 Bleu....................................................................................... 910-579-5628 48 BlueWave Dentistry........................................................ 910-383-2615 25 Body Edge Fitness Solutions......................................910-575-0975 37 Boundary House.............................................................. 910-579-8888 4 Braddock Built Renovations........................................ 910-754-9635 81 Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce......... 910-754-6644 90 Brunswick Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery............910-269-2420 64 Callahan’s of Calabash...................................................800-344-3816 6 Carolinas Oral and Facial Surgery............................. 910-762-2618 12

Macie & Ethel’s...................................................................910-842-2177 26 Maria’s Pizzeria.................................................................910-579-3233 26 Martha Lee Realty...........................................................910-579-2402 68 McLeod Health................................................................ 843-390-8100 66 Members Club Storage................................................ 910-279-0905 75 New Hanover Regional Medical Center..................910-667-7170 BC Novant Health Orthopedic............................................ 910-721-4370 13 One Love Market........................................................................................ 70 Oyster Rock....................................................................... 910-579-6875 19 Pink Flamingo Consignments..................................... 910-734-7280 78

Century 21 Sweyer & Associates — Crystal Babson................................................................. 910-393-9957 38

Prestige Outdoor Lighting & Audio.........................910-754-5483 76

Clark’s Seafood and Chop House.............................. 843-399-8888 63

Realstar Homes................................................................ 910-579-6729 IBC

Coastal Insurance............................................................ 910-754-4326 75

River Hotel of Southport............................................. 910-294-6070 48

Coastal Integrative Health.......................................... 910-755-5400 53

Sea Island Trading Co....................................................843-273-0248 17

Coastal Wine Room..........................................................910-393-2125 59

Seacoast Building Company, Inc...............................910-880-3639 70

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.......................910-371-1181 7

Seaside Wellness of Shallotte....................................910-754-2273 72

Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty.................................. 877-979-2424 92

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q............................... 910-754-5522 78

Complete Dental............................................................. 910-754-7700 5

Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber....................800-457-6964 72

Cucalorus Film Festival............................................................................ 42

Spilt Milk Ice Cream and Donut shop...................... 910-579-9339 26

EmergeOrtho................................................................... 910-332-3800 15

Surf Unlimited Mercantile............................................ 910-579-1525 IFC

Farm Bureau Insurance - Shallotte............................910-754-8175 56

Thalian Association Community Theatre................ 910-251-1788 48

Holmes Security Systems............................................. 910-483-1196 82

Triad Power Wash LLC................................................. 910-599-7798 75

Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes and Fries........................... 910-371-6700 72

Trusst Builder Group..................................................... 910-371-0304 43

Intracoastal Realty Corporation............................... 910-579-3050 32

Wades Jewelers............................................................. 910-457-5800 14

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