North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort Fall Calendar of Events –SEPTEMBER – Shackleford Banks Hike Thursday, Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Experience Outer Banks heritage and wildlife with a guided hike on the island. Not suitable for children under 6. Reservations: $25, Museum members receive a 10% discount. For reservations, call (252) 728-7317.   Civil War Lectures:  N.C. Ironclads Saturday, Se ...

Elizabeth City, NC - Museum of the Albemarle will hold “Pre-Schooler Time” on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Participants must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.  Pre-Schoolers will discover what all the colors, stars and stripes represent on the flag of the United States of America, read a book and participate in a hands-on activity. Free Family Program ...

BBQ Chicken Cook-Off Surf City’s BBQ Chicken Cook off scheduled for this Friday has been cancelled.   Friday, September 7th Soundside Park Cook-off entry fee: $25 Deadline Wednesday, September 5th   Dinners ~ $7/plate 4 pm ~ until   For more information, visit www.townofsurfcity.com or call (910) 328-4887 ...

Download the recording – Sam Bush: Sam Bush Band 01) Tuning 02) On The Road 03) Freight Train Boogie 04) Natural To Be Gone 05) I’ve Just Seen A Face 06) Old Man At The Mill 07) The Bluegrass Train 08) Circles Around Me 09) White Freightliner 10) Band Intros 11) Crooked Smile 12) Roll On Buddy Roll On 13) Unconditional Love 14) Howlin’ At The Moon 15) New Country 16) Lapse N 7 > I Wish > Lapse N 7 Enc ...

Wilmington, NC - Natural wonders abound in Wilmington, North Carolina’s Historic River District and Island Beaches. Did you know that alligators, bobcats, black bear, river otters, rare birds and other wildlife live in the wilderness along the coast? And that common migratory bird species that nest along our beaches include brown pelican, terns, gulls, willets, American oystercatcher, herons, and black skim ...

No stranger to racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but still searching for his first Sprint Cup Series win at the 1.5-mile superspeedway, NASCAR’s   Brad Keselowski will trade in his steering wheel for a remote control when he and a sel... ...

RALEIGH—The North Carolina Symphony and WUNC 91.5FM have partnered to present great music for a summer evening all season long, and just two powerhouse Symphony performances from the past concert season remain in the series. “Carmina Burana” will... ...

The Museum of the Albemarle will host author Charles R. Knight of Valley Thunder:  The Battle of New Market and the Opening of the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, May 1864 on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Gaither Auditorium. Lt. Gen. Ulysse... ...

RALEIGH– Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit. The Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library in Edenton wil... ...

RALEIGH– Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics remain vivid. These can especially be seen in North Carolina in the Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquice... ...