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Daniel Boone Days Celebrates Boone’s Heritage Sept. 4-6; Will Include World Record for Most Folks Wearing Coonskin Caps
BOONE, NC – The inaugural Daniel Boone Days heritage festival debuts Sept. 4-6, setting the foundation for an exciting annual event in this well-known High Country town. The festival has created a first-year buzz with its plan to establish a world record for having the most people simultaneously wearing Daniel Boone coonskin hats. The gathering takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday on Depot Street in Boone and will be verified by the World Record Academy of Miami, Fla. Attendees are encouraged to participate, with hats available for $10 at either Mast General Store, or Daniel Boone Headquarters at 130 North Depot Street.
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McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks Scores in International Wine Competitions - Two Golds in 15 Medal Sweep
THURMOND, NC – McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
bolstered the identity of North Carolina as a quality wine region, bringing home the
gold for two wines, the 2006 Estate-Bottled Chardonnay and the 2006 Merlot and claiming
13 additional silver and bronze medals in three prestigious 2008 competitions. |
Fall 2008 Color Forecast Good News For Color Hunters
ASHEVILLE, NC – As summer winds down, early
climate indicators and mild weather trigger predictions that fall 2008
could produce the most colorful leaf season in years in Western North
Carolina. |
Replacements, Ltd. announces major building expansion project
GREENSBORO, NC – Replacements,
Ltd. today announces major expansion plans to triple the size
of the company’s main facility, which houses its corporate
headquarters, showroom, museum and main warehouse. |
3CUPS One Of Top Ten U.S. Coffee Bars
CHAPEL HILL, NC – 3CUPS is named in
the September issue of Food and Wine Magazine as one of the Best
Coffee Bars in the United States. Listed as one of the "New
Stars", 3CUPS joins the likes of Blue Bottle Coffee in San
Francisco and Intelligentsia in Chicago in America's top ten. |
6th Annual Dillsboro Antiques Fair Expands its Festivities
DILLSBORO, NC – Quality antiques, crafts
demonstrations, live music and a people's choice contest for best vintage
automobile round out a full day of festivities at the sixth annual Dillsboro
Antiques Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20. |
Autumn at Oz Celebration Returns for 15th Year Oct. 4-5
BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC – Follow the yellow
brick road this fall to the 15th annual Autumn at Oz celebration,
Oct. 4-5 high atop Beech Mountain. |
‘National Geographic Adventure’ names Lenoir one of the 50 next great towns
LENOIR, NC – In its September issue, National
Geographic Adventure magazine included Lenoir among the “The
Fifty Next Great Adventure Towns.” Lenoir is named among
50 innovative towns and adventure hubs that are attractive for
investment and relocation. Authors Sarah Tuff and Greg Melville
explain, “…this year we selected 50 innovative towns
that aren’t just prime relocation spots right now, but smart
choices for the future. Not only do they have the action. They’ve
got a plan.” |
Blue Ridge Parkway License Plate Owners Eligible for Free Luxury Trip
VALLE CRUCIS, NC – The Blue Ridge
Parkway license plates are providing over one-half million dollars
annually in support for projects that benefit the Parkway. There
are now 24,000
- plus active plates on the roads of North Carolina and the Blue
Ridge Parkway Foundation invites plate owners to register for a
Free Luxury Trip online at BRPFoundation.org. |
Carowinds’ Daily Operation Ends on Tuesday, August 19
CHARLOTTE, NC – Beginning Aug.
23, the 112-acre amusement park is open to the
public on Saturdays and Sundays only through Oct. 26. The park
also is open to the public on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Carowinds
is closed to the general public on September 27. |
Bald Head Island Limited Announces Gas-Free Getaway Special
BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC – On the eve of the
$5 gallon of gas becoming a record-setting reality, Bald Head Island
Limited announces a Gas-Free Getaway Special that takes the bite
out of some of the pain vacationers are feeling at the pump. |
Speedway Lowers Cost of Bank of America 500 Race Experience Through Ticket, Hotel, Souvenir and Concession Savings
CONCORD, NC – Building on Benjamin Franklin's
simple concept of, "a penny saved is a penny earned," Lowe's
Motor Speedway has developed a multi-faceted program to lower the
cost of attending a NASCAR race despite rising fuel costs during
these difficult economic conditions. Working with area hotel operators,
its souvenir and concession vendors and corporate sponsors, Lowe's
Motor Speedway has reduced the overall cost for fans to attend
the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday
night, Oct. 11. |
Fierce Beauty and Ride are Hallmarks of Tour de Tuck Challenge
SYLVA, NC – The Tour de Tuck Bike Challenge,
which derives its name from the nearby Tuckasegee River, returns
for its third edition on Sept. 20. … |
Visit Charlotte Introduces Plan To Help Offset Rising Fuel Costs
Charlotte, NC – Do you cringe every time
you stop to fill up at the gas station? It’s no secret that
the ever-rising fuel prices are affecting travel. To help ease
the pain at the pump, Visit Charlotte has teamed up with 32 area
hotels to offer … |
Tweetsie Railroad Welcomes America’s Favorite Cowboys, Riders In The Sky
Blowing Rock, NC – The Blue Ridge Mountains
will come alive with the unique blend of Western harmony and
comedy when America’s Favorite
Cowboys, Riders In The Sky, saddle up at Tweetsie Railroad, August
2 and 3. Their fun-filled performances have enchanted audiences
of all ages and their fans eagerly look forward to their annual
appearances at Tweetsie. … |
New Wine Introduced From America’s Oldest Cultivated Grapevine
ROANOKE ISLAND, NC – The oldest
grapevine in America continues to bear fruit for the Outer Banks, where its
sweet white Scuppernong grapes are found naturally nowhere else. Mother Vine
Premium Scuppernong Wine was introduced to the world at a ceremony … |
Kinston Hosts U.S. ParaGames 2008
KINSTON, NC – The ParaGames are
the first part of a multi faceted plan to honor the service and
sacrifices of all our injured military personnel, both current
and past, and to provide assistance to those who need a helping
hand. |
Summertime Art & Crafts Show is July 5-6 at WCU Arena
CULLOWHEE, NC – The The 19th annual Mountain
Artisans Summertime Art & Crafts Show is July 5-6 in the
Ramsey Center arena on the campus of Western Carolina University.
The
show is home to some of the most respected and unique artisans
in the western mountains. This year’s event features more
than 110 exhibitors showcasing their contemporary and heritage
art & crafts.
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Harbor Nights on July 4th
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – July 4 th Harbor
Nights is one you won’t want to miss! The event moves to
Waterfront Park as Arts of the Albemarle is partnering with CapSan Media, (Classic
Hits 104.9, 99.1 The Sound, ESPN 92.3 and Country 97.1) Radio Media Promotions and Promoter
John Vick and to bring the band Mountain Heart straight from Nashville, Tennessee to perform
as the headliner of the night. |
Plugs and Props: Classic Outboard Motors at the Museum
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – The Museum of the
Albemarle has revved up its motors to bring its newest exhibit
entitled Plugs and Props: Classic Outboard Motors.” Plugs
and Props” features 24 classic outboard motors that served
the Albemarle area. Motors range from an Arrow and Mace 2hp Model
used from 1900 to 1920, a 3hp Evinrude Elto from 1923, to various
Mercury and Johnson engines. These engines powered the small
skiffs that proved so important for fishing and transportation
in the Albemarle Region. |
Patriotic Family Fun Returns to Carowinds at Night of Fire: A July 4th Spectacular
CHARLOTTE, NC – Celebrate Independence
Day with a dazzling fireworks display at Night of Fire: A July
4th Spectacular, as the sky above Carowinds is illuminated once
again this July 4th at 10 p.m. |
Your Summer “Gotta Getaway” Destination
SOUTHERN PINES, NC – No matter what, this
summer you “Gotta Getaway” someplace close by and
escape the usual summer routine. Pack your golf clubs,
tennis racket and walking shoes and head to the North Carolina
Sandhills where great summer value packages will help take the
sting out of high gasoline prices. The Pinehurst, Southern
Pines, Aberdeen Area is well known to golfers from around the
globe as a host to U.S. Open Championships and 100+ years of
golf heritage. But don’t sell this terrific destination
short – there is plenty to do after you’ve stepped
off the 18th green or closed out the final set with an ace. The
towns and villages of the Home of American Golf are perfect for
exploring whether you are looking for unique cuisine, window
shopping, or trail walking. And best of all, you’ll
have bucks left over after you settle the tab because this summer,
like every summer, the area is on sale. |
Scream Time Zip Line Offers Thrill-Seeking Adventure
BOONE, NC – Scream Time provides the
thrill of zipping 60 to 130 feet above the earth in a secure
harness attached to an incline cable. Zip line tours, also called
canopy tours, have become popular in the United States over the
last five years. |
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Designated As National Recreation Trail
SOUTH MILLS, NC – On June 4, 2008, in
the spirit of the 40th Anniversary of the National Trails System,
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced that he has
designated the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Camden County, one
of the 24 trails in 16 states, to be a National Recreation Trail. North
Carolina had only two trails receiving this recognition. |
Ballantyne Resort Partners With Shain Gallery
CHARLOTTE, NC – Known for its timeless
elegance and classic grandeur, Ballantyne Resort offers an exclusive
exhibit from Shain Gallery, one of the finest contemporary art
providers in Charlotte. Located on the mezzanine level
at the resort, Shain Gallery’s captivating display represents
a variety of styles and technique featuring local, regional and
nationally recognized artists. |
Dora the Explorer™ and Go, Diego, Go!™ to Visit Tweetsie Railroad
BLOWING ROCK, NC – A special treat is
in store for fans of all ages as Dora the Explorer and cousin
Diego make their way to Tweetsie Railroad June 21-22. The
popular stars of the hit Nick Jr. animated series of the same
name, Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go will be interacting
and taking pictures with Tweetsie visitors throughout the weekend. |
New Wave Pool, Cabana Service Highlight Expansion of Boomerang Bay Water Park
CHARLOTTE, NC – Carowinds Boomerang Bay
water park will undergo its second multi-million dollar expansion
in three years for the 2008 season, adding a new, 600,000-gallon
wave pool, rental cabanas with chair-side service and numerous
other amenities prior to its opening in May. |
Two Lodging Venues Now Provide On-Site Geocaching
CULLOWHEE, NC – Two adjoining accommodations
in Jackson County now offer on-site geocaching to guests, a program
believed to be among the first of its kind in the Southeast. The
Riverlodge Bed & Breakfast and Tuckaseigee Valley Cabins enlisted
the help of nationally-acclaimed geocacher Graeme McGufficke to
hide 10 caches on their mountain property, which borders the Tuckasegee
River.
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Fall Creek Cabins offers affordable summer travel
BOONE, NC – With gas prices nearing
the $4 a gallon mark and airline prices increasing, many families
are searching for unique ways to experience an affordable summer
vacation or a weekend getaway. Even honeymooners are looking
for alternatives to expensive trips. One solution—stay
closer to home and explore North Carolina. And one beautiful
option is Fall Creek Cabins, nestled in the mountains near Boone
and Blowing Rock. |
Dillsboro’s Popular Arts & Music Festival is June 14
DILLSBORO, NC – The 24th annual Dillsboro
Arts & Music Festival takes place on Saturday June 14. The
free festival, one of the oldest in the mountains, combines arts
and crafts exhibitors with live music in Dillsboro’s historic
downtown. |
Grove Park Inn Mixes Motown Soul, BBQ for July 4th Celebration
ASHEVILLE, NC – The Grove Park Inn
Resort & Spa is hosting its annual July 4th weekend celebration
July 4-6th 2008 and kicks off Friday evening with a The" Motown
Soul BBQ Celebration" featuring The GT All Stars.
Famous for their renditions of R&B and Soul, this versatile
and energetic group have performed and toured along side legendary
entertainers such as The Platters, The Temptations and James
Brown- among others. |
Pinehurst Releases “The Creed of the Amateur” Hardbound Commemorative Book
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, NC – Driven to protect
golf’s most sacred traditions from a strengthening commercial
tide, former USGA and Pinehurst President Richard Tufts wrote
a simple “Creed of the Amateur” in 1968. In
doing so, he sought to bring golf back to its more enjoyable
roots. |
Carolina Beach’s “Film and Fireworks Series” Begins May 25, 2008
CAROLINA BEACH, NC – The town of Carolina
Beach, NC will host its popular “Film and Fireworks Series” again
this summer, beginning May 25, 2008, weather permitting. Every
Sunday throughout the summer, visitors and locals can enjoy free,
family-friendly movies at Carolina Beach Lake Park. Every Thursday,
a fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. on the beach near the boardwalk.
This year, live music has been added on Thursdays from 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m. and that entertainment is also free. |
7th Annual Juneteenth Festival
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – A Multi-Cultural
Community Celebration. Free and open to the public. Saturday,
June 21, 2008 from 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM at
Waterfront Park on Water Street in
Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Keynote Speech by the President of the NC Conference NAACP, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II.
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Fourth Annual Potters Market Invitational Showcases State’s Best Talent
CHARLOTTE, NC – The fourth annual Potters
Market Invitational will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008
on the lawn of the Mint Museum of Art from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. This popular event each year draws thousands of pottery
enthusiasts who come from across the Southeast to meet and buy
works from nationally-renowned North Carolina potters, as well
as from a select group of up-and-coming potters. |
Museum of the Albemarle to Open New “Our Story” Exhibit, May 10 in Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – Visitors to Elizabeth
City will soon have the chance to see a cannon fired by the pirate
Blackbeard and step inside a Colonial-era farmhouse, when the
Museum of the Albemarle opens a new regional exhibit, “Our
Story,” in its Madrin Gallery, Saturday, May 10. A ribbon-cutting
ceremony is scheduled that day at 9:15 am. |
The Outer Banks Make TripAdvisor® and USA Today® Short Lists
MANTEO, NC – Just announced, The Outer
Banks of North Carolina ranks #3 in TripAdvisor’s® list
of Top Ten Spring Beach Destinations. According to the world’s
largest travel community with 15 million unbiased opinions and
25 million monthly website visitors, once again The Outer Banks
ranks as a premier vacation destination, accompanied by Punta
Cana, Maui, Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Key West, Bermuda, Puerto
Vallarta, Santa Monica, and Turks and Caicos. |
Kinston Hosts U.S. ParaGames 2008
KINSTON, NC – The ParaGames are the first
part of a multi faceted plan to honor the service and sacrifices
of all our injured military personnel, both current and past,
and to provide assistance to those who need a helping hand. |
Childress Named One Of America’s Top 25 Tasting Rooms
LEXINGTON, NC – Wine Enthusiast magazine
has selected Childress Vineyards as one of America’s Top
25 Tasting Rooms.
In the May issue, the magazine asked its editors and contributors
to suggest tasting rooms that were memorable to them for a number
of reasons. Wine quality was the top criteria considered, followed
by décor, staff savvy, amenities and overall uniqueness.
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GPS Treasure Hunt Turn Vacations Into High-Tech Adventures
ASHEVILLE, NC – Destinations across the
globe are urging travelers to use Global Positioning System (GPS)
units for more than just navigation to and from the hotel. From
the Blue Ridge Mountains to Florida's Gulf Coast to Route 66,
the tech-savvy sport known as "geocaching" allows destinations
to unfold like a mystery novel, one clue at a time. Starting
May 20, Asheville's geocache hunt-The Ultimate AsheCache-will
lead travelers to unexpected sites and, if they're clever, to
big prizes. |
Replacements, Ltd. invites you to bring mom to tea for a good cause this Mother’s Day
GREENSBORO, NC – Looking to have fun while
at the same time making a difference in our community this Mother’s
Day? Treat mom to a unique experience at the Mother’s
Day Charity Tea held by Replacements, Ltd.! |
Key Dates to Remember (April – August)
NORTH CAROLINA COAST – Following is a
list of key dates and events along the Carolina Coast for our
clients. |
EastSquare ArtWorks NC’s Newest Artist Collaborative & Galleries
SALISBURY, NC – Art lovers, collectors,
artists and community leaders looking to infuse North Carolina
with exciting, contemporary visual art are excited about EastSquare
ArtWorks (ESA): the state’s newest artist collaborative
and arts incubator. For the first time, beginning May 1,
ESA is open daily to the public when its working studios and
galleries will be accessible to those who want to experience
the four founders’ creating glass work, sculptures and
paintings. |
Raffaldini Vineyards opens Tuscan Style Villa Tasting Room and Event Venue
RONDA, NC – (March 31st, 2008) – Raffaldini
Vineyards, an Italian-style vineyard in the Yadkin Valley Region
of North Carolina, opened its Tuscan-style Villa tasting room
this weekend. Villa Raffaldini is a 6,000 square foot tasting room and event venue
inspired by villas in Mantua, Italy; home to the Raffaldini family,
in the north-central region of Lombardy. Villa Raffaldini features
traditional Italian art, architecture and dramatic views of the Blue
Ridge and Brushy Mountains.
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Author To Discuss Her Search For Family Roots
EDENTON, NC – To culminate a community-wide
reading of her book, Dorothy Spruill Redford, the acclaimed author
of Somerset Homecoming, will appear on Sunday, May 4th
at 3 p.m. in the John A. Holmes High School auditorium. She
will answer questions and discuss her ten-year search to recover
the lost heritage of her ancestors, the enslaved people who worked
and lived at Somerset Plantation, the historic site in nearby
Creswell. |
Rose Buddies Tradition To Continue
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – (March 12, 2008) –As
the spring boating season approaches, the longstanding tradition of welcoming boaters to
the Elizabeth City waterfront will continue. The Rose Buddies receptions – celebrating their 25th anniversary
this year – will be coordinated by the only remaining Rose Buddy
Dave Thomas. The Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide
administrative assistance for the program. |
Seventh Annual Carolina Inn Birdhouses on Parade Celebration March 9-30
CHAPEL HILL, NC – (February 20, 2008) – Tea parties,
gourmet gardens, Southern luncheons, Easter brunches, a home interiors show
and a birdhouse-making workshop for children are among the highlights of
the 2008 Birdhouses on Parade, The Carolina Inn’s seventh annual
celebration of spring taking place from March 9 – March 30. |
U.S. Amateur Returns To Pinehurst In 2008
Village of Pinehurst, NC – United States Golf Officials
have named Pinehurst as the site of the 2008 U.S. Amateur Golf
Championship. The championship will be held August 18-24, 2008. |
Carolina Basketball Museum is a Must See
Chapel Hill, NC – The new Carolina Basketball Museum is a hit
and an immediate destination of choice for any Tar Heel fan or college
basketball fan. The museum features a “Game Day” theme where visitors enter
a theater for pre-game build-up, then into the main museum space where they can
visit interactive displays and view memorabilia from Carolina’s
storied program on the UNC court. |
Carolina Basketball Museum Quick Facts Sheet
Location: First Floor, Ernie Williamson Athletics Center 450 Skipper Bowles Drive,
Chapel Hill NC 27514… |
A Gastronome’s Delight in North Carolina’s High Country:
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Herons honored with Mobil Four-Star Award for 2008
The Umstead Hotel & Spa’s signature restaurant, Herons, is honored to have
received the prestigious Mobil Four-Star Award by Mobil Travel Guide.
Herons’ rating earned it a place on Mobil Travel Guide’s list of the top
hotels in the United States and Canada for 2008. |
Century Kitchen at Flint Hill Vineyards to Open
EAST BEND – Flint Hill Vineyards announces the opening of
Century Kitchen at Flint Hill Vineyards, a partnership between
Tim and Brenda Doub, owners of Flint Hill Vineyards and Chef Sean Wehr.
They are currently accepting reservations for their opening on August 16, 2007,
and will serve dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Century Kitchen will feature a Sunday Brunch on the first Sunday of each month. |
Capitol Debuts Exhibit Featuring State’s First African American Legislators
The Capitol staff is pleased to announce that a new exhibit will open
February 9 and remain on display through June 1. |
Tiger Woods on the Fore! Front In Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, NC – Recent Tour Championship
winner Tiger Woods announced in August 2007 that he will design
his first U.S. golf course at the Cliffs at High Carolina community
near Asheville. “My goal is to design a handful of very
unique courses around the world, and the Cliffs is a perfect
fit for my first American design,” Woods said. |
Complimentary High Country Vacation Guides Now Available
BOONE, NC – The 16th edition of North
Carolina’s High
Country Mountain Vacation Planner is now available. The free
guide covers a broad range of lodging options and vacation activities
in the six-county region comprising the High Country |
Hatching The Future: Creative Arts Festival Inspires East Coast Mountain Town
ASHEVILLE, NC – Asheville is in preparations
for an annual festival that showcases some of the world's best
creative artists in Film, Music, Architecture, Technology, Design,
Journalism, Photography and Fashion. Four days each year, beginning
in Spring 2009, the Asheville HATCHfest will showcase film screenings,
concerts, and exhibits of ground breaking creative artists from
around the world. HATCH will also present numerous free educational
panels and labs that will be open to the general public. |
Charlotte, NC to Host 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom Canoe/Kayak
CHARLOTTE, NC – USA
Canoe/Kayak
announced today that the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom
Canoe/Kayak will take place April 25 – 27, 2008 at the
U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. |
Wilmington & North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast: What’s New in 2008
WILMINGTON, NC – There’s always
something new to pique your curiosity in Wilmington & North
Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast, a destination rich in history,
natural beauty, surprises, and contrasts. New attractions, accommodations,
and exciting events are in store for visitors in Wilmington,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach & Wrightsville Beach. Curious
journalists are invited to read on to learn more about What’s
New in 2008… |
What’s Planned for 2008 - News & Events from Greensboro Area Attractions
GREENSBORO, NC – A listing of news & events
from Greensboro area attractions. |
Ansel Adams Exhibition Generates Headline News For Museum of the Albemarle and Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – The Chicago Tribune covered
it. So did the Boston Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, Tampa
Tribune, The Washington Post and Atlanta’s Journal-Constitution.
News of the Ansel Adams in the East exhibition at the
Museum of the Albemarle generated more than $180,000 in public
relations value, according to the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau (ECACVB). |
The Lost Colony Receives National Support
MANTEO, NC – The National Endowment of
the Arts recently awarded the Roanoke Island Historical Association
(RIHA), The Lost Colony’s producing organization,
a $20,000 grant. The grant was awarded to assist the drama’s
rebuilding efforts following the September fire that destroyed
three buildings and their contents—including 80% of the
current production’s costumes. This is the first
grant awarded by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) to
an outdoor drama. |
Help Feed the Animals at the NC Aquarium
ATLANTIC BEACH, NC – Raw shrimp and a cup
of joe? It’s a morning mix you’ll find only at the
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores during the popular “Breakfast
with the Rays” program offered every Saturday. From 8 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m., enjoy a continental breakfast and learn about Aquarium
animal care before touching and feeding stingrays and skates. |
Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center
ASHEVILLE, NC – The National Park
Service and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announce the
opening of the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center at milepost
384 on the parkway on December 17. The center’s
exhibits highlight the natural and cultural diversity, economic
traditions and recreational opportunities found in western North
Carolina and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Center also houses
a 70-seat theater, information and orientation services and book
sales area. |
The Holiday Inn Center City – Charlotte Wins The IHG 2007 Renovation Award
ATLANTA, GA –The Holiday Inn Center City-
Charlotte has received the
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] 2007
Renovation Award for having successfully completed major modernization
and renovation programs during the past year. IHG is the world’s
largest hotel group by number of rooms.
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Bald Head Island Takes Lead in International Barrier Island Research
Bald Head Island, NC – The Bald Head Island
Conservancy, an independent non-profit organization, has launched
an in-depth program to study conservation and development strategies
that promote barrier island sustainability, taking a lead role
in international barrier island research. The program’s
objective is to better understand the behavior of North Carolina’s
barrier islands and to identify worldwide solutions to save and
maintain these environments. |
Pasquotank Arts Council Signs Construction Contract
Elizabeth City, NC –The former “Bee
Hive” Department store will soon be a center of activity
again as the long-awaited renovation of the building for an arts
center is about to get underway.
The
Pasquotank Arts Council announces that it has signed a construction
contract with A.R. Chesson Construction Co., Inc. The total cost of
the renovation project of the historic downtown building is a little
more than $3 million. |
New Wave Pool, Cabana Service Highlight Expansion of Boomerang Bay Water Park
Charlotte, NC – Carowinds Boomerang Bay
water park will undergo its second multi-million dollar expansion
in three years for the 2008 season, adding a new, 600,000-gallon
wave pool, rental cabanas with chair-side service and numerous
other amenities prior to its opening in May. |
2007 NC State Fair Awards 165 Medals in Commercial Winery Division
RALEIGH, NC – The 8th Annual N.C. State
Fair Wine Competition, held Oct. 3-4 in Raleigh, had 249 wines
submitted by 32 N.C. wineries. McRitchie Winery took home the
N.C. Winegrowers Cup and Best of Show honors with their 2006
Chardonnay. Duplin Winery’s Magnolia took the N.C. Muscadine
Cup for best muscadine wine for the third year in a row. |
Great Wolf Resorts Inc. Announces Concord, NC As Site of Next Great Wolf Lodge
MADISON, WI – Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
(NASDAQ: WOLF), North America’s leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today
announced it will officially break ground on its eleventh Great Wolf Lodge® resort in Concord,
N.C. later this year. The company has purchased the site for its 402-suite, four-story, northwoods-themed
resort. The City of Concord, Cabarrus County, Cabarrus County Economic Development
and the Cabarrus Convention & Visitors Bureau were instrumental in bringing
the Great Wolf Lodge family indoor waterpark resort to the area. |
Arts Council Launches Literary Trails Guidebook and Web site
RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Arts Council
announces the debut of a guide that connects the lives and work
of 170 of North Carolina’s visiting and native writers
with destinations across the 25 counties of the mountain region. |
YouTube Videos Feature Sea Turtles Hatchings at Carolina Beach, NC
CAROLINA BEACH, NC – ‘Tis the season
for sea turtle nestings! Loggerhead sea turtles visit Wilmington & North
Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast beaches between mid-May and
September. This threatened species is protected by the Endangered
Species Act. Each summer local citizens, such as the volunteers
for the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, work day and night
to help hatchlings return to the ocean. |
Resident Artists Enrich the Blowing Rock Gallery Experience
BLOWING ROCK, NC – Even though the town’s
population swells during the high season with visitors and part-timers,
there are only 1600 permanent residents in Blowing Rock. Interestingly,
a disproportionate number of them are artists ~ painters, potters,
jewel smiths, crafters, woodworkers, musicians, actors ~ drawn
by the mountain town’s creative muse. |
Billy Graham Library: Fact Sheet
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Billy Graham Library
honors and depicts the life of evangelist |
Progressive Innovation to Comfort Both Guests & Earth at New Design Hotel
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Gov. Easley Unveils Study of Wine and Grape Industry Impact
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Hog Heaven: Historic Barbecue Trail Traverses State, Tastes
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North Carolina Museum of Art Receives Unprecedented Rodin Gift from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation
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