SURF CITY – Stomp the Park, a statewide step show competition and concert, is coming to Holly Ridge and Surf City April 16-17. The step show competition will take place at the Holly Ridge Community Center from 1-6 p.m. Teams are encouraged to register now by calling 763-232-1759. Registration is $15 per team. “The teams will be judged,” said Mary Bushey, the local organizer for Stomp the Park....

Jean Beasley, the director of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, will be honored next week by NC Coast Host for her contribution to tourism. Here is this week's e-newsletter and watch for more press on the sea turtle hospital as Jean accepts the award next week! Click here for the Jan. 18 tourism update.