Pleasure Island

Pleasure Island lived up to its name this weekend with of good music, good food, and good times. The Sixteenth Annual Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival was held at the Fort Fisher Recreation Area. Full story...

The Town of Carolina Beach hopes your first impression of Pleasure Island is a little more visually appealing. Friday morning, town leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly landscaped Entryway Enhancement Project. Full story...

The secret is out; Pleasure Island has been recognized as one of the top tourist destinations in America. The New York Times recently looked at the best travel destinations that offer both simple and exotic pleasures. Full story...

Pleasure Island Police now have a new motto, thanks to a Carolina Beach Elementary fourth grader. Full story...

The Pleasure Island Beach Music Festival is back for its 24th year this weekend. This year it's back on the beach and more affordable. Full story...

The Island of Lights Tour of Homes is one of the biggest fundraisers for Pleasure Island. Organizers and residents say people are not decorating this year. Full story...

If you usually get to Southport or Fort Fisher via ferry you are going to need a Plan B. The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry will be closed through the end of January for much needed maintenance. Full story...

Die hard jazz fans ignored gray skies Saturday to hear the blues. The 15th annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival kicked off this weekend. Full story...