It all started with a cup of coffee. On Memorial Weekend in 2010, Tracey Shugarts and her husband, Jeremy, opened a little coffee shop in Surf City called The Daily Grind. “Originally, we thought this would be a seasonal, May through August, business,” said Tracey. “We never closed after the first summer – except on Christmas Day.” In a time when it seems coffee shops are sprouting...
HAMPSTEAD – True Blue Butcher and Baker opened two weeks ago in Hampstead, in the former Pretzel Man bakery, 13865 US 17. The True Blue Butcher and Baker location is another of the growing and highly successful endeavors by Chef Bobby Zimmerman, a former Landfall chef. In 2016, Zimmerman started True Blue Butcher and Table on Military Cutoff Road. Next, he opened True Blue Butcher and Barrel on Greenfield...
We enjoy all aspects of our work at our hospital. We’re intimately involved with every turtle that comes through our building, whether they’re with us a few days or several years. But the best part of our work is the day we get to send them home. On an overcast, humid morning three of our fully rehabilitated patients got their second chance at a long and happy turtle life. Kemp’s “Turtledove”...
Pender County residents and visitors have an additional travel option. It’s called RideMICRO. And it is perfect for a resident who needs to get to a doctor’s appointment, college classes, or shopping. It’s perfect for tourists who aren’t certain where they are going, or don’t have a rental car large enough for the multi-generational vacation. “RideMICRO is a WAVE Transit service,”...
Brandy Wians and Garrett Shaver had a fresh idea. On Jan. 7, the couple opened Salt Marsh Market, offering unique and delicious foods, beer, wines, and more to our local retail landscape. “The store turned out better than we envisioned,” said Brandy. “In the last seven months, we have added to our selections.” Salt Marsh Market offers a wide variety of local products. They have added shelving...
