SuAnn Brown, Realtor 1st Choice Real Estate

05/10/2025

Congratulations to Gabrella graduating from Vo-tech Veterinary program with honors Next on to graduating from Fort Defiance High School in a few days

05/10/2025

01/08/2025

Did you know? The Lightship Frying Pan—a floating lighthouse that once guided mariners past Frying Pan Shoals—survived three years underwater in the Chesapeake Bay after retiring. Now, she’s restored and docked at Pier 66 in NYC, a historic reminder of her heroic past. Talk about a comeback! ⚓️

12/03/2024

Another of the lovely places where I have lived

Our December issue is out & we are honored to be celebrating 25 years of sharing stories of our beautiful community and all the wonderful people who have shared their stories with us. We are grateful and so thankful for all of our readers and our advertisers who have been so supportive throughout our journey. Thank you!❤️💚 🎄

10/11/2024

Last year, the landmark Supreme Court decision Sackett v. EPA changed federal wetland protections established by the Clean Water Act to only protect wetlands with a "continuous surface connection."

10/11/2024

10/11/2024

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE NCDOT

Portion of N.C. 211 in Brunswick County to Reopen
�Road closed after September storm
SOUTHPORT – A portion of Brunswick County’s N.C. 211 will reopen to traffic ahead of schedule after an existing bridge was damaged by a storm last month.��The N.C. 211 bridge over the canal just north of Southport is scheduled to reopen to traffic mid-morning on Oct. 10. ��It closed Sept. 16 after a large amount of rain fell and caused extensive damage to the bridge prompting the N.C. Department of Transportation and its contractor to construct a detour onto the new bridge over the canal.
When the highway reopens, drivers will utilize the new alignment and bridge and then back onto the main roadway. Barricades, signs and pavement markings will guide drivers through this new traffic pattern. ��Drivers should note the N.C. 211 bridge at Dutchman Creek, which was also damaged beyond repair by the same storm, remains closed. Traffic will be directed to take Dosher Cutoff SE to N.C. 87. ��NCDOT and contract crews are also diligently working at this location and are hopeful to have it reopened by the end of the month. The department will notify the public ahead of it reopening too. ��Both sections of roadway impacted by the storm are part of the project to widen N.C. 211. ��For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.

10/11/2024

From NCDOT: Portion of N.C. 211 in Brunswick County to Reopen

Portion of N.C. 211 in Brunswick County to ReopenRoad closed after September storm
SOUTHPORT – A portion of Brunswick County’s N.C. 211 will reopen to traffic ahead of schedule after an existing bridge was damaged by a storm last month.The N.C. 211 bridge over the canal just north of Southport is scheduled to reopen to traffic mid-morning on Oct. 10. It closed Sept. 16 after a large amount of rain fell and caused extensive damage to the bridge prompting the N.C. Department of Transportation and its contractor to construct a detour onto the new bridge over the canal.
When the highway reopens, drivers will utilize the new alignment and bridge and then back onto the main roadway. Barricades, signs and pavement markings will guide drivers through this new traffic pattern. Drivers should note the N.C. 211 bridge at Dutchman Creek, which was also damaged beyond repair by the same storm, remains closed. Traffic will be directed to take Dosher Cutoff SE to N.C. 87. NCDOT and contract crews are also diligently working at this location and are hopeful to have it reopened by the end of the month. The department will notify the public ahead of it reopening too. Both sections of roadway impacted by the storm are part of the project to widen N.C. 211. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.

09/18/2024

There was a reason the police were trying to stop people from moving forward

The State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly accident after a vehicle drove through floodwaters and became submerged.