Plan Your 2008 NC Beach Wedding
In this waterfront-wonderful area of North Carolina, weddings and celebrations take on almost any style and flavor, from beach casual to classic elegance. Sites for ceremonies and receptions are just as unique. With celebrations happening in churches, on beaches and boats and everywhere in between, this incredible area of North Carolina caters to the bride and groom looking to get away from it all. READ MORE

U-Boat's Wrath Sinks Two Ships in One Night
World War II history reaches deep down along the Crystal Coast. Out at sea, below the waves, rest mammoth reminders of the German U-boat campaign that wreaked havoc upon the heavily-traveled merchant shipping lanes off the NC Coast. In early 1942, U-boats descended upon local waters for a war on the water, downing ships in record numbers in full view of Core Banks. READ MORE

Here's What's Happening
5/12/08: Sound Seafood: Catching Crabs & Clams, , 1 – 4pm, learn the art of harvesting crabs & clams & the importance of conserving coastal habitats, ages 5 & up. Registration required, $15, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Details, 252-247-4003, ncaquariums.com.
5/12/08: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium at a Glance, 3 – 3:45pm, visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas & labs, ages 5 & up. Registration required, $5, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Details, 252-247-4003, ncaquariums.com.
5/12/08: Homeschool Lunch Brunch, 11:30am, book discussion & activity group for home-schooled children 5th grade & up, bring your own lunch, meeting will discuss Storm Warriors by Elisa Carbone, Richland Branch Library, Details, 910-324-5321.   READ MORE