A young musician raises $30,000 for a grand piano for his school’s band program

"I am proud that we got this piano. It has a spiritual sense - like it makes me feel strong that I was able to accomplish this."

In August, Corbin saw something was missing from his middle school band program– a grand piano. The only way he knew he could get one was through donations. He knew it was the key to reaching his goal. So, he started a fund raising initiative called “88 keys for Tabor City School, where he sells one ivory for $350.

Brunswick County’s Toys for Tots brought Christmas early for Boiling Spring Lakes families

"It's hard to believe how the town and the people who came out to help these kids- to make sure they had the Christmas they deserve."

It’s never too early for Santa Claus, even if the date says December 18th.
However, earlier today, the Brunswick County U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” dropped off a number of toys for kids, including bikes and scooters.
Santa is arriving a week early this Christmas, making sure everyone in boiling spring lakes gets to experience the joy of the holidays. The joy that these kids and little Millie Braden have that the holiday brings.