The North Carolina Blueberry Scholarship Pageant proudly celebrates its 12th anniversary in 2025, continuing its mission to honor the area's rich blueberry heritage and empower young women through scholarship and community engagement. This year's event will feature 23 talented contestants from the area. The pageant, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM, will take place at the Penderlea Auditorium. The...
WILMINGTON, NC –The Pender Arts Council, the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, and Thalian Association Community Theatre proudly present, for one weekend only, Home, the Tony Award nominated play by Pender County’s own Samm-Art Williams. Part of Pender County's 150th Anniversary Celebration, the production will be held on Thalian Hall’s Historic Main Stage, October 17 - 19, 2025....
Ranked #8 in USA TODAY’s list of North Carolina’s top beaches, Topsail beckons with quiet sands, sea turtle rescue, pirate lore, and WWII missile towers. Topsail Beach has claimed the #8 spot on USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice list for Best Beaches in North Carolina. This acclaim underscores its appeal as a treasured coastal gem—ideal for families, nature lovers, and anyone seeking...
June is the perfect time to visit the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City, NC! This wonderful facility is open 7 days a week throughout the month and is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick and injured sea turtles that call our coastal waters home. 🕐 Public Tour HoursMonday – Friday: 12 PM – 4 PM Saturday – Sunday: 11 AM – 4 PM Please...
Celebrate 22 Years of Blueberry Fun at the North Carolina Blueberry Festival! Join us this summer as the North Carolina Blueberry Festival returns for its 22nd annual celebration in charming downtown Burgaw, centered around the town’s historic courthouse square. Festival Weekend Highlights:Kickoff Concert – Friday June 20: The fun begins that evening at 7 PM with a free concert featuring the legendary...
