Attention Pelican fans...this ones for you! This video was posted on Youtube by Roman007 and features some great shots of our teradactal-like featherd friends. Enjoy!
January 29, 2012
January 28, 2012
2012 BBQ Cook-Off in Carolina Beach to Benefit Step Up For Soldiers - Feb 28th
The first annual Step Up For Soldiers barbecue cook-off will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. It's going to be a wonderful event with 25 entries and will also feature live music, beer, wine, oyster roast and fun-in-the-sun as temps near the upper 60's.
Click the link for more info: http://www.stepupforsoldiers.org/bbqcookoff
WECT: Agreement reached to dredge Carolina Beach, Lockwoods Folly and New Topsail Inlets
CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) - The US Army Corps of Engineers and North Carolina have come to an agreement on dredging at Carolina Beach, Lockwoods Folly and the New Topsail Inlets, according to Congressman Mike McIntyre (D-NC 7).A release from the Congressman's office says a memorandum of agreement has been reached to allow the state and local communities to pay the Army Corps to dredge those areas in the Intracoastal Waterway.
The agreement is only a short term fix...
Read the full story here
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Video: Overview of the Friends of Fort Fisher
Learn about the Friends of Fort Fisher in this 2 minute video. BTW, did you know that Fort Fisher is the most heavily visited state historic site in North Carolina? Neither did I until I watched this video.
January 27, 2012
2012 Seaside Bridal Showcase at the Carolina Beach Courtyard Marriott March 11th
Seaside Bridal Showcase
Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 11am – 3pm
Extravagant exhibition showcasing over 40 of the area’s finest wedding vendors as well as trends and styles that will help make your upcoming nuptials simply unforgettable.
Join us at the Carolina Beach Courtyard in our Cape Fear Ballroom & Oceanfront Dining Deck for…
•Door Prizes & Raffles
•Menu Samplings
•Receive a “Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses” swag bag
•Fashion Show begins at 12:30pm
Pre-order your tickets today for just $15.00 each or two for $25. Contact Abby Federmann at 910.458.2618 or email abby.federmann@crestlinehotels.com. Five lucky couples will win a special “Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses” wedding packages courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott, Carolina Beach and some of the area’s finest wedding specialists.
For more information, visit the Carolina Beach Courtyard Marriott website.
Opening of Carmike Theater in Monkey Junction May Be Delayed Until 2013
Wilmington Star News
Jim Brumm
...The entertainment complex planned for construction at The Villages at Myrtle Grove next to the Monkey Junction Post Office will feature 10 screens with total seating for 1,800 and will be highlighted by a state-of-the-art BigD auditorium, the company said when it announced the project last summer.
The Monkey Junction theater is one of seven Columbus, Ga.-based Carmike expects to open this year, Rinderman said.
He said the opening of the new Monkey Junction complex had slipped from the summer 2012 projected in the July 2011 announcement, adding it could come as late as early 2013...
Read the full story here
Jim Brumm
...The entertainment complex planned for construction at The Villages at Myrtle Grove next to the Monkey Junction Post Office will feature 10 screens with total seating for 1,800 and will be highlighted by a state-of-the-art BigD auditorium, the company said when it announced the project last summer.
The Monkey Junction theater is one of seven Columbus, Ga.-based Carmike expects to open this year, Rinderman said.
He said the opening of the new Monkey Junction complex had slipped from the summer 2012 projected in the July 2011 announcement, adding it could come as late as early 2013...
Read the full story here
Star News: Carolina Beach still looking for answers about aquarium pier
By Shannan Bowen
Shannan.Bowen@StarNewsOnline.com
Published: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Carolina Beach officials plan to return to Raleigh to put more pressure on state officials for answers about funding earmarked for the proposed state-operated pier project that's been in limbo for a couple of years.
The town council made the decision, along with several others about the project, at Wednesday evening's joint meeting with CBP3 Inc., a nonprofit the town created to purchase and hold $4.3 million in taxpayer-funded properties while the town applied for grants to cover the cost of the proposed project...
Read the full article here
Shannan.Bowen@StarNewsOnline.com
Published: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Carolina Beach officials plan to return to Raleigh to put more pressure on state officials for answers about funding earmarked for the proposed state-operated pier project that's been in limbo for a couple of years.
The town council made the decision, along with several others about the project, at Wednesday evening's joint meeting with CBP3 Inc., a nonprofit the town created to purchase and hold $4.3 million in taxpayer-funded properties while the town applied for grants to cover the cost of the proposed project...
Read the full article here
January 17, 2012
Exploring The History of Kure Beach, N.C. from the Civil War to Today
Kure Beach, NC - 01/16/2012 Some tourists might pass through Kure Beach (http://www.visitkure.com) without realizing that one of the Civil War’s turning points and the East Coast’s oldest fishing pier are in their backyard. A North Carolina beach destination popular with those looking to come and unwind, Kure Beach is a treasure trove of fascinating history. From the Civil War era to the present, Kure Beach’s fingerprints are everywhere.
The Civil War At Fort Fisher State Historic Site
Constructed in 1861 and a stronghold during the Civil War, Fort Fisher kept Wilmington’s port open for business to blockade runners ferrying supplies inland to the Confederate army. Toward the end of the war, the fort was the only remaining open supply route to Gen. Robert E. Lee’s forces. Two heated battles were fought here in 1864 and 1865, with the latter preceding the end of the Civil War by a mere three months. Today, at Fort Fisher State Historic Site, visitors can tour the battleground and view a scale model of the battle in the Civil War Museum (http://bit.ly/rjYiL0).
The area will observe the N.C. Civil War Sesquicentennial during “The Lights of the Great Armada: 147th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher from Saturday, Jan. 21 to Sunday, Jan. 22. The annual event draws a large crowd and never fails to wow visitors young and old with live cannons and more.
Kure Beach Fishing Pier
The Kure Beach Fishing Pier is the oldest fishing pier on the entire Atlantic Coast. L.C. Kure constructed the first rendition of the pier in 1923, which stood only a year until sea worms destroyed its wooden pilings. The pier was rebuilt in 1924, only to be demolished by the winds of Hurricane Hazel in 1954. A third rendition of the pier, though at times tested by other hurricanes, still stands today and serves as a benchmark of Kure Beach history (http://bit.ly/rzxT6f). Today, it attracts both adults and children looking for a chance to catch “the big one” at the beach (http://bit.ly/qamU3T).World War II
During World War II, Fort Fisher became the firing range for Camp David, a military base northeast of Wilmington. At the height of the war Fort Fisher was fitted with automatic cannons, machine guns and anti-aircraft training facilities. Today, visitors can still take a look at one of the remaining bunkers located behind the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, which was inhabited by the famous “Fort Fisher Hermit” for nearly 17 years (http://bit.ly/rjYiL0). The N.C. Military History Museum at Fort Fisher houses artifacts from the Civil War and World War II, as well as other military items.
Kure Beach Today
Kure Beach became officially an incorporated town in April of 1947. Since then, the town has seen both population and visitation growth, but remains family-friendly as ever, with welcoming with warm, clean sands and a variety of seaside fun for all ages (http://bit.ly/ldliNN) – not to mention plenty of educational and historic sites. The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher is a must-see with its 235,000-gallon saltwater tank, educational programs, and exhibits on loggerhead sea turtles, megalodon sharks, a rare albino alligator, and more.For more information on the history of Kure Beach and its vivid history, go to http://www.visitkure.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Lights of the Great Armada: 147th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Fisher
Saturday, Jan. 21 -Sunday, Jan. 22
The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers a variety of weekly programs and events.
N.C. Jazz Festival
Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 (in nearby Wilmington)
Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival
Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 (in nearby Wilmington)
For all event information, visit http://bit.ly/rKA7k4.
NEW MEDIA CONTENT: Kure Beach on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/KureBeachNC
Kure Beach on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/KureBeachNC
About Kure Beach, N.C.
Kure Beach offers visitors an inviting, small-town seaside retreat on North Carolina’s beautiful coast. This naturally beautiful setting with easy access to the big attractions the area has to offer is the perfect place to bring the family year-round to unplug and unwind, enjoy a more relaxed pace and reconnect with what really matters. For more information, go to http://www.VisitKure.com or call (800) 631-1460.
KB Pier Photo
January 15, 2012
Pleasure Island Special Olympics Polar Plunge Feb 18, 2012
Dare To Bear It
for
Special Olympics
for
Special Olympics
New Hanover County
Take the Polar Plunge Feb. 18, 2012 at the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach, NC. The event starts at 11:00am and the Plunge is at 3:05 pm. Proceeds will help the New Hanover County Special Olympics. Here is a break down of the day's events:
•11:00 Gates Open.•11:00-2:00 Silent Auction & live music
•1:30 Costume Contest
•3:00 Line up for the Plunge
Area 1 - Special Olympians & Plungers Under 15
Area 2 - Plungers 15 & older
Area 3 - Plungers and Pooches•3:05 All Plunge
•8:00-11:00 Special Event (Machine Gun) Under the Big Top (admission charged)
To pre-register or to get general information about the plunge, please visit the event website or you may call (910)341-7253.
(photo from the event website)
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