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.
by Ed Beckley | Oct 8, 2026
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.
by Jo Ann Mathews | Oct 8, 2026
by Melissa Slaven Warren | Oct 7, 2026
by Melissa Slaven Warren | Sep 11, 2026
by Ashley Daniels | Sep 10, 2026
by Melissa Slaven Warren | Sep 10, 2026
As Oak Island residents George and Margaret Yu close in on visiting all 63 National Parks, George Yu reflects on a lifetime of exploring America and the freedoms and opportunities that make it home.
by Anna Beth Adcock | Sep 10, 2026
Thanks to Oak Island resident Carrie Lenzen (and many others), the Oak Island Witches Ride and New Year’s Day Lantern Parade have become two of the island’s most anticipated annual traditions.
by Beth Klahre | Sep 10, 2026
Oak Island photographer Brenda Torrey’s daily beach walks are part of her mission for creating world peace.
by SPT OKI Contributor | Aug 12, 2026
Dosher Memorial Hospital nurse Addison Prevatte, BSN, RN, earns the DAISY Award for extraordinary, compassionate patient care and responsiveness.
by Melissa Slaven Warren | Jul 29, 2026
From new facilities to expanded outreach programs, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center President Kevin Briggs is helping shape healthcare for a fast-growing county
by Ashley Daniels | Jul 28, 2026
Bob Goyette’s journey from military medic to leader at Liberty Senior Living is rooted in service, compassion and a belief that people come first.