“I’m Safe” feature lets people alert their loved ones with a push of a button Eastern NC, August 1, 2012 — The American Red Cross today launched its official Hurricane App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who visit hurricane prone areas. This free app is the second in a series to be created by the American Red Cross, the nation’s leader in emergency preparedness, f ...

Southport, NC January 25, 2011 - North Carolina Coast Host names Karen Sphar, Executive Vice President of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce as its Tourism Person of the Year –Southern Region.   The announcement was made at the organization’s annual membership meeting & awards luncheon at the Courtyard Marriott in Carolina Beach last week. Sphar has served  as the NC Coast Host Treasurer ...

Athletes of all skill levels will find that Wilmington and North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast is an ideal fall destination. Exciting sports events take place nearly every weekend from September through November. ...