Calabash News

July 7, 2009 - Southport, North Carolina - A dozen United Methodist Women from Camp United Methodist Church in Shallotte recently toured Providence Home in Southport.

Town commissioners unanimously approved the entire Calabash wastewater treatment collection project Monday at an assessment fee not to exceed $5,500 per lot.

As the Seafood Capital's first Fourth of July fireworks show erupted over the Calabash River on Friday night, a crowd of thousands turned out to view it.

Submitted by WWAY on 6 July 2009 - 5:31pm. READ MORE: Brunswick County Commissioners are expected to give the go ahead on a new sheriff's department sub-station in Leland.

Paws-Ability offers a thank you and a review from its recent fundraiser in Calabash.

The candidate-filing period for the 2009 municipal elections begins Monday. Filing for the Nov.

Mayor Anthony Clemmons was hyped about a bid approved last week to extend sewer lines in his town for $4.72 million, an amount significantly lower than the previously projected $7.3 million.

Brunswick County may revoke business permits for several adult and sexually oriented businesses if the employees recently charged with soliciting prostitution are convicted, county attorney Huey Marshall said recently.

Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. Has some greater power satisfied reader Alex Niforos' longing for homey fish camps that once dotted Wilmington? Soon after he requested I find an old fish camp hush puppy recipe, one of the eateries opened on Market Street's north end.

The Beacon provides an update on the $32 million bridge to Sunset Beach now under construction.

Brunswick County law enforcement raided several businesses late Thursday night into Friday morning.

Town commissioners have unanimously approved a letter of intent for a property exchange agreement with the Calabash Fire Department.

The Ocean Isle Beach Light to Light Merchants Association is sponsoring a Christmas in July drive to collect food, toiletries and other supplies for soldiers overseas.

Twelve women were arrested at four different locations early Friday morning during a late-night prostitution sting led by the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office.

This woman outside Playmates is being arrested on an allegation of an illegal massage.

Town Hall was evacuated Thursday afternoon after employees detected a burning odor inside the building on Persimmon Road.

The loveliest landscapes in the seafood capital have finally been unveiled, as have a few landscaping secrets.

A possible joint venture between the towns of Calabash and Carolina Shores for future operation of the Calabash Fire Department is still being mulled by the individual towns.

Joyce Dunn, clipboard in hand, strolled down Oakbark Court as she prepared to collect more petition signatures Monday.

Published: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. What is good beach food? Once upon a time it was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Pop Tarts, Kraft mac 'n' cheese in a box, the requisite deep-fat fried seafood platter at Calabash, freezer pizza.