3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (474+ words) When an emergency occurs, we dial 911. We count on someone being on the receiving end of the call who'll know what to do and offer a calming, helpful voice. Fortunately, local emergency communications centers across our country are staffed by…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (155+ words) Approximately 270 households discarded 10, 610 expired or unwanted narcotic pills and 1, 334. 5 milliliters of narcotic liquids at Dosher Memorial Hospital's 30th semiannual Operation Medicine Cabinet held Wednesday, April 1. Medications collected were sorted and then transported from the hospital grounds for safe incineration. Dosher President…...

3+ hour, 3+ min ago  (230+ words) Leland Town Council is introducing a new community engagement initiative, Let's Talk Leland, a town hall-style forum series designed to create open, informal conversations between residents and town leadership. The first event will take place Wednesday, April 29, from 6 to 8 p. m. at…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (407+ words) Southport alderman said at last Thursday's regular meeting they are seeking public input as they continue to deal with the complicated issue of who owns/maintains alleyways throughout the city. Alderman Lowe Davis asked that alleyways be returned to the…...

3+ hour, 15+ min ago  (212+ words) Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) announced his annual U. S. Service Academy Information Forum will be held Saturday, April 25, at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant Energy and Education Center, 8520 River Road, Southport. Registration is from 9 to 10 a. m. with the program from 10 a. m. to noon. "One of…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (253+ words) A Bolivia woman is facing more than a dozen embezzlement charges for allegedly defrauding Oak Island renters by failing to properly distribute their rent checks to property owners. According to a press release, Oak Island Police Department arrested Amy Garcia,…...

3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (400+ words) I first came to thoughts on the people of this area after coverage of a recent fire. A full 24 hours had not passed after a blaze seriously damaged a home when an outstanding group called Southport Cares stepped up to…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (361+ words) A Brunswick County Superior Court judge on Tuesday sent the man accused of opening fire on the Southport waterfront last September to a secure mental hospital, saying he is mentally incompetent. Nigel Edge of Oak Island appeared fully restrained at…...

1+ week, 29+ min ago  (188+ words) The State Port Pilot Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue reported a fire that occurred around 10: 45 p. m Sunday "caused significant" damage to a house."Units and auto aid companies were alerted to the reported structure fire in the 2400 block of Frink…...

1+ week, 31+ min ago  (341+ words) Solstice Builders LLC recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special gathering honoring two decades of craftsmanship, community partnerships and business growth. The event brought together owner and President Cliff Pender, members of the Solstice family, friends, Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber…...