Got this from the good busy local Cape Fear chapter of surfrider.org:
Toast to the Coast
RAISE YOUR GLASS!
Wilmington, N.C. - The North Carolina Wine and Grape Council has teamed up with the Cape Fear Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for the first annual “Toast to the Coast” Wine Festival occurring on Saturday, May 24, 2008. This […]
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ian on May 15, 2008 | Posted in
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Speaking of camping on Masonboro Island, a group of us went on Saturday night and had to abort!
I’m not sure if we misread the signs or if the large-ish storm coming from the west kicked up something early, but around 9:30 at night — when we’d settled into the campfire and wine, a mild […]
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ian on May 14, 2008 | Posted in
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In the ongoing tradition of community service, the Wilmington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is on the cusp of presenting its vision to the city of Wilmington and interested government agencies a plan for adapting the historic trolley line as a continuous dedicated multiuse trail connecting downtown Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach. Having […]

Around the time my husband and I were looking for tickets to a wedding in Orlando, I got called to a press conference at ILM, where County Commissioner Bobby Greer ended up sporting mouse ears and touting the arrival of Allegiant Air and its non-stop flights to Orlando.
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catherine on May 8, 2008 | Posted in
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THIS IS RE-PRINT FROM AN EARLIER COMMENT. THE EDITOR SUGGESTED I POST IT AS A REVIEW — R
Like its predecessor, Flaming Amy’s Bowl is a true original. In fact, it’s any restaurant you want it to be. While it carries a vague Mongolian Grill theme that suggests Oriental food, it’s also possible to visit Italy, Mexico, […]
The Wilmington chapter of the American Association of University Women presents the Greenhouse Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
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rachel on May 5, 2008 | Posted in
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“Stupid traffic! Ever since the bridge opened…” growled Mook as she slammed down her Double Dutch jump ropes and moved to the side of the road to allow another car travel north down 5th Street.
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catherine on May 3, 2008 | Posted in
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When you live in an area that is susceptible to hurricanes, you sort of learn about them through osmosis. And while most folks don’t worry about hurricanes much in their day to day lives, all remember the biggies with vague pronouncements about direct hits, or mongo storm surges.
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Ranald on May 3, 2008 | Posted in
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