Husband and wife team Shannon and Landon Barker, owners of the Leland Ace Hardware, recently opened a second location in Southport. We spoke to Landon about both locations and what it’s like being “the helpful hardware folks.”

1. You just opened in Southport; how long h...

Focusing on the outcome distracts us from the things we can actually control, the daily behaviors. If you want to achieve more, you need to set the right kinds of goals.

Let me explain. Suppose I ask you what your fitness or health goal is. Most of you would say somethi...

The Leland Cultural Arts Center hosts a new art exhibition each month, showcasing visual artists, master crafters and expert creatives. During the month of March is something just a little different and pretty special. Local children from Brunswick County schools have...

From swimming and running to bocce and pickleball, from painting and writing to singing and dancing, the Brunswick County Gator Senior Games and SilverArts Showcase offer county residents over the age of 50 a chance to show their stuff.

With events taking place all over...

Spring is almost here; that’s when many of us get the itch to do some spring cleaning. And if you’re a boat owner, you might need to do some of that to get your vessel ready to enjoy the season. Get rid of boat supplies you don’t need; make a list of things you need to...

Come show off your barbecue skills or enjoy some great food cooked by the area’s best grillmasters, washed down with local craft brews at the beautiful Brunswick Riverwalk Park in Belville on March 28 from noon to 4 pm.

The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is hosting...

Planting seeds, watering and feeding tiny shoots, and nurturing them into healthy plants can be a very satisfying experience. But for anyone living in an apartment or somewhere else without access to a yard, gardening may seem out of reach. Community gardens on the Lel...

The cast of characters at Walt Disney World are known for giving guests happy memories that last a lifetime. One Leland couple who worked there years ago took their role as memory makers a bit further and ended up creating their own fairy tale ending. 

Paul and Allison...

Though they passed away years ago, George and Edith Vanderbilt might still be enjoying the lavish lifestyle of the Biltmore House outside Asheville. Some visitors there claim to have seen George’s shadowy figure in the library when there is a storm coming. Others passi...

Betsy and David Head, owners of Family Dog Naturals in Leland, take great care to look out for your pet’s nutritional needs. They consult with clients to customize their offerings based on each pet’s situation. We asked them a few questions recently about their busines...