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As a part of the Cameron Art Museum's annual Civil War Living History Weekend, we are offering a limited number of spots for fourth and eighth grade classes to participate in a special Living History Experience at the Museum. Full story...

In 2008, Cameron Art Museum will offer after school art classes called "KID"CADEMY! Students will learn about the current exhibitions, art history and then participate in art projects based upon those lessons. "KID"CADEMY is open to children age 8 to 12 on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The class schedule is as follows: Full story...

Turkey, cranberries, sweet potatoes, stuffin’ and pumpkin pie make a robust holiday feast. But what to do after the dishes are washed? Football is an option, but if you’re craving something for the entire family, the “chefs” at the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development have cooked up our top list of fun festivals, events, theatre, parades and more. Full story...

FRI 11/9 Preview Party 6:30 to 10:30 SAT 11/10 shopping 9:00 am to 5:00 pm SUN 11/11 shopping 12:00 to 5:00 pm Full story...

Wrightsboro United Methodist Church will host the gospel CD debut for ANGIE PAYNE 6pm Sunday, November 11th, 3300 N. KERR AVENUE, WILMINGTON. Free Admission. For details, 762-2583; www.angiepaynemusic.com Full story...

Crews began setting up Tuesday morning to get the fairgrounds ready for the hundreds of attractions, and thousands of visitors expected to attend. Full story...

Many festival-goers came out to the sixth annual Oktoberfest celebration for very specific reasons. Full story...

The North Carolina Holiday Flotilla has entertained visitors in the waters around Wrightsville Beach for nearly 25 years. The event is a little over a month away and now is the time to sign up to be a part of it. Full story...

Hundreds of people showed up Thursday to show their support for breast cancer awareness at the tenth annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon. Full story...

Saturday you can help raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's disease in a special "Day to Remember." Full story...

Have lunch with a queen and enjoy some of Whiteville’s most beautiful homes during the 2007 Pecan Harvest Festival’s Queen’s luncheon and Tour of Homes Friday, November 2nd at 11:30. The Baldwin-White house, on the corner of Jefferson & Franklin Street, will host the luncheon followed by the homes tour. Full story...

If you're looking for some good food, a lot of fun and live entertainment downtown Wilmington is the place to be this weekend. Full story...

Join hundreds of volunteers throughout New Hanover County on Saturday, Sept. 29 for Big Sweep, an annual cleanup of our waterways. The event will be held at 9 a.m. at Johnnie Mercer's Pier at Wrightsville Beach and the boathouse at Greenfield Lake. Full story...

Airlie Gardens' Environmental Education Program hosts a fall kayak 'eco-tour' Sunday, September 30th, from 10am-12pm. The tour themed "A Creek Comes Alive", will guide novice or seasoned paddlers through Bradley Creek and focuses on the flora, fauna, and ecosystem of Bradley Creek along with discussions concerning coastal environmental issues. Full story...

On Sunday evening, September 23rd, internationally known Comedian Basile, who sells out 20,000 seat venues in places like Canada , England and Australia will present “The Bare Necessities World Tour” live right here in Wilmington at 7pm at Thalian Hall as a benefit for the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Full story...