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Grant to help ease Oak Island dune flooding issue

By Eliot Duke, Staff Writer
Updated Apr 17, 2024

Oak Island secured a key source of funding for the town’s efforts to address beachfront flooding. Read moreGrant to help ease Oak Island dune flooding issue

Six trees to come down at Franklin Square Park

By Bob Liepa, Staff Writer
Updated Apr 17, 2024

Six trees in Southport’s Franklin Square Park will be coming down.

City votes 4-2 to demolish two homes in disrepair

By Bob Liepa, Staff Writer
Updated Apr 17, 2024

Two buildings in serious disrepair that the City of Southport has received complaints about …

Residents, pets escape Boiling Spring Lakes fire

Updated Apr 17, 2024

Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue, along with several mutual aid partners, were dispatched to…

Rep. Miller welcomed home at Southport Elementary

By Bob Liepa, Staff Writer
Updated Apr 17, 2024

North Carolina Rep. Charlie Miller (R-District 19) was a fourth-grader at Southport Elementa…

Atkins, McGowan take on new roles at Caswell

By Eliot Duke, Staff Writer
Updated Apr 17, 2024

Caswell Beach has filled all of its vacancies at town hall.

City has a Lott to be thankful for; agreement sought

By Bob Liepa, Staff Writer
Updated Apr 17, 2024

Southport cares a lot about Lott. This is obvious.

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South's Harrington receives FloSports scholarship

Updated Apr 17, 2024

South Brunswick senior Ellie Harrington is a recipient of a FloSports Scholarship. Through partnership with the N.C. High School Athletic Association, FloSports has designated funds to be used toward scholarship support of one male and one female track and field student-athlete at NCHSAA mem…

South's Collin Peattie gets experience of lifetime

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South's Collin Peattie gets experience of lifetime

Updated Apr 17, 2024

South Brunswick sophomore Collin Peattie had the experience of a lifetime to play semipro soccer at age 16 when he was a guest goalkeeper for the Brunswick Football Club men’s team in its home opener against the Charleston United Soccer Club on Saturday at West Brunswick High School. Most of…

Lady Cougars set lacrosse team record for wins

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Lady Cougars set lacrosse team record for wins

Updated Apr 17, 2024

The South Brunswick girls lacrosse team set a team record for victories in a season when it beat North Brunswick 17-3 April 9 at South in a Mideastern 3A/4A Conference game. South, coached by Stephen Tanner in his first year with the program, is 3-6 in the conference, 4-7 overall. North is 0…

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South sports: tennis, soccer, golf teams in action

Updated Apr 17, 2024

The South Brunswick boys tennis team beat Laney 6-3 April 9 in a Mideastern 3A/4A Conference dual in Wilmington.

Davis, Clewis perfect as South stays in first place

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Davis, Clewis perfect as South stays in first place

Updated Apr 17, 2024

South Brunswick junior Kina Davis pitched a perfect game April 9 as the Cougars beat West Brunswick 6-0 in seven innings.

Senior Night bittersweet for South lacrosse coach

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Senior Night bittersweet for South lacrosse coach

Updated Apr 17, 2024

On a memorable Senior Night, South Brunswick beat North Brunswick 13-7 in a Mideastern 3A/4A Conference boys lacrosse game at South.

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Legacy of Love continues with 'The Dresser Project'

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Legacy of Love continues with 'The Dresser Project'

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Swim event raises $4,800 to help battle cancer

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Swim event raises $4,800 to help battle cancer

Updated Apr 17, 2024

South Middle students learn from solar eclipse

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South Middle students learn from solar eclipse

Updated Apr 17, 2024

Pollinator garden a haven for bees, birds, butterflies

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Pollinator garden a haven for bees, birds, butterflies

Updated Apr 17, 2024

Exhibit opens on commercial fishing back in the day

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Exhibit opens on commercial fishing back in the day

Updated Apr 17, 2024

It's party time for 99-year-old St. James bridge player

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It's party time for 99-year-old St. James bridge player

Updated Apr 17, 2024

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South Brunswick athletes sign

Updated Apr 3, 2024

South Brunswick High School (N.C.) recognized 12 senior athletes who have signed letters of intent to continue their sports and academic careers at a March 28, 2024 ceremony. Video by Michael Paul.

Morgan Hill scores

Updated Mar 20, 2024

South Brunswick High (N.C.) junior Morgan Hill scores her eighth goal of the game in a home lacrosse game against West Brunswick on March 15, 2024. South won the game 14-2. Video by Michael Paul.