The regulars are back at the Oak Island Deli.The "outage season," as it is known in southern Brunswick County, has brought perhaps 30 more customers a day to the restaurant.
The federal government has declared 202 acres in Pender and Onslow counties as "critical habitat" for the golden sedge, a grass-like plant that’s only been found in eight location around Maple Hill.
The Alfords, who will be living in Stevens Fine Homes’ Grayson Park subdivision, were the first buyers to benefit from a program called Homes for Heroes, which was formally kicked off here on Monday as U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) cut a ceremonial ribbon stretched across the old entrance to Thalian Hall.