A Statistical Whisper
At 78, Ocean Isle Beach runner Sam Doran took on the Oak Island Ultra-Marathon to prove to herself (and a few doubters) that it’s never too late to go the distance.
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Stories by Ed Beckley
A Love & Friendship Story
Part of the greater Special Olympics movement, Brunswick County Special Olympics serves more than 1,000 athletes, giving a joy that is about much more than sports.
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Eavesdropping on Sea Turtles
A simple device called the hydrophone, aka Dolphin Ear, helps Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization tune in to hatchlings’ underground activity and better predict their eminent dash to the sea.
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Joy, One Dot at a Time
At 94 years old, LaVerne Schraf works daily to create shimmering diamond-dotz artwork that inspires friends, family and fellow hobby-seekers.
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From Crisis to Courage
Women’s Life Center in Shallotte helps survivors of abuse, addiction and exploitation find strength, solace and support through pregnancy and beyond.
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