Thousands of people - both visitors and locals - gathered at the Beach Access in Surf City for the annual Dolphin Dip. This fun event benefits charities - this year Share the Table and ASAP, a local autism support group. We posted several photo galleries and videos on Facebook. Click here to get started on viewing the New Year's Day fun!

Are you looking for parties and dinners to celebrate New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Check our local restaurants and clubs for amazing dinners, dancing, and more. New Yorkers watch the ball drop in Times Square. In Surf City, we watch the TV drop at Gallagher's Sports Bar and Grill. So many celebrations and just one night! Here's a wonderful list to help you plan the ringing in of 2016! Click...

The Pender County Tourism Office is taking a break today. We will open the office Tuesday, Dec. 29. In the meantime, watch for our upcoming events listing. Stephanie has compiled a list of events and things to do New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. If you miss it, the listing will be posted on our website visitpender.com/news. Don't hesitate to contact us. The office phone is 910-259-1278 and the cell...