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The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG) has released the highly anticipated Season 2 of BrewShots, a captivating video series that provides an in-depth look into the dynamic craft beer scene of North Carolina. BrewShots takes viewers behind the scenes of some of the state's most revered breweries to explore their operations, stories, and community impact. The first episode of Season 2 highlights Salty Turtle...

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Burgaw, NC- The North Carolina Blueberry Festival will be hosting our 21st Annual festival this summer. The festival will take place on and around Burgaw’s historic courthouse square, located at 100 S Wright Street. On June 14th we will have a kickoff concert starting at 7 pm and ending at 10 pm, and on June 15th from 9 am to 10 pm. This event is free to the public, and includes 175 artisan vendors, fresh local...

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Oysters play a vital role in marine ecosystems and have significant importance for both the environment and human communities. Oysters offer: Ecological Benefits: Oysters are ecosystem engineers. They filter large amounts of water, improving water quality by removing excess nutrients and sediment. This filtration process helps maintain a healthy balance in marine environments and supports the growth of seagrasses...

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The Historical Society of Topsail Island (HSTI) is pleased to open a new exhibit in the Missiles and More Museum entitled Historic Ocean City Beach. The exhibit spotlights local African American heritage. Ocean City Beach was established in 1949 and became the first community in the state where African Americans could purchase oceanfront property. The close-knit community, which became a part of North Topsail Beach...

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Sustainable tourism is a concept and approach to travel and tourism that aims to minimize its negative impact on the environment, preserve cultural heritage, and benefit local communities. It focuses on responsible travel practices that promote conservation, reduce carbon footprint, and support social and economic development in destination areas. Here are key aspects of sustainable tourism: Environmental Conservation:...

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