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Make Way For Aba! Prestigious Convention Heads For The Fast Lane
CHARLOTTE, NC – In the motorcoach world, the most wonderful time of the year comes just after the holidays…American Bus Association Marketplace. It’s where motorcoach, tour, and travel industries come together in one location to book group travel business. Over 3,500 attendees will convene in Charlotte January 7 - 12 for the 28th annual Marketplace, which celebrates the importance of group travel and tourism and hosts a steady stream of events that put the "wow" in wow factor.
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Gas Prices Drop Making A Holiday Trip To Carolina Beach And Kure Beach, North Carolina More Affordable Than Ever
CAROLINA BEACH, NC – Up to their ears in worries and stress as the stock market swings dramatically and their 401Ks erode, Americans are more than ready for a break.
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The Super Bowl of Shopping!
SMITHFIELD, NC – Plan on visiting Smithfield for the after Thanksgiving Weekend Sale, featuring a Midnight Madness Sale At Carolina Premium Outlets.
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Holiday Destinations Provide Backdrop for Gaston County Christmas Tour
BELMONT, NC – Several Gaston County attraction are hoping to attract new guests to the area this year during the holiday season with its first annual Christmas Traditions Tour. Stops will include Holiday Lights at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Christmas Village in downtown Belmont, and Christmastown USA in McAdenville.
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Garden announces final entertainment schedule for Holiday lights display
BELMONT, NC – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has finalized its schedule for its 4th annual Holiday Lights at the Garden as they once again invite guests into a twinkling winter wonderland filled with old traditions as well as a new train theme. The event runs Nov. 28 to Dec. 28, Tuesday through Sunday, 5 – 9 p.m.
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Divine Performing Arts to Debut in the Triangle This December
DURHAM, NC – Inspired by the spirit of an ancient culture, Divine Performing Arts brings to life classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating show. With a seasoned company of dancers, singers, and musicians, the New York-based Divine Performing Arts comes to the Triangle this holiday season on Sunday, December 28, 2008, at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
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The Fearrington House Restaurant Is A Certified Green Restaurant™
PITTSBORO, NC – The Fearrington House Restaurant has become a Certified Green Restaurant™ according to the national, not-for-profit organization, The Green Restaurant Association.
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Mast General Store Celebrates Christmas in the Valle
VALLE CRUCIS, NC – The Original Store in Valle Crucis will be hosting Christmas in the Valle beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving and continuing through Christmas Eve.
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Elizabeth City, N.C. Offers Stocking Full of Family-Friendly Events, Parades and Holiday Workshops
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – If you’re longing for the warmth of an old-fashioned, hometown holiday, put Elizabeth City, N.C. on your wish list. Now through Dec. 31, city sites and attractions are offering a stocking full of family-friendly events, parades and workshops. Whether you’re traveling through or making a weekend of it, the "Harbor of Hospitality" is sure to please with these seasonal offerings…
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Get Your Holiday Groove On With Seasonal Sizzle: Asheville Announces 21 Days of Not-So-Silent Nights
ASHEVILLE, NC – Holiday nights in downtown Asheville get a glitzy makeover this December with Asheville Seasonal Sizzle: 21 days of not-so-silent nights. Merrymakers will enjoy free fireworks, live entertainment, seasonal appetizer specials at local restaurants, and extended hours of evening shopping in downtown Asheville’s eclectic boutiques and craft galleries.
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Calendar Briefs: Free & Fun 2008 Holiday Events
ASHEVILLE, NC – Asheville Seasonal Sizzle: Enjoy 21 days of not-so-silent holiday nights as Asheville’s nightlife explodes with holiday magic during Seasonal Sizzle in December. Merry makers will enjoy holiday firework displays, live entertainment, "Appy Hour" appetizer specials at local independent restaurants, and extended hours of evening shopping in downtown’s eclectic boutiques and craft galleries. Seasonal Sizzle at Seven Fireworks: Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 & 20 at 7 p.m.
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21st Annual Twilight Tour
BREVARD, NC – What better way to begin the month of December than with the 21st Annual Twilight Tour! This is Brevard at its most traditional street festival: 1000 luminaries, carriage rides, carols at the Courthouse Gazebo.
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Project Hopes These Cats Have More Than Nine Lives!
SPRUCE PINE, NC – The Mitchell County Development Foundation, with help from the Golden LEAF Foundation, is proud to present its very own product for the 2008 season; a cuddly textile cat produced by local textile workers at Quality Plus.
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Enjoy a Festive Holiday Season in Black Mountain!
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC – Revel in the Christmas spirit in Black Mountain! The town is hosting a variety of fun-filled holiday events for all ages…
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Third Annual Christmas On The Roanoke Old Fashioned Christmas Marketplace
PLYMOUTH, NC – The Washington County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Plymouth Downtown Development Association, is pleased to announce the Third Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Marketplace. The event is scheduled for Friday, December 5th from 4:00- 8:00 pm in Historic Downtown Plymouth on the Waterfront. The venue will be indoors at the historic Plymouth Downtown Center on West Water St, which is the subject of a restoration effort by the Downtown Association.
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No Snow, No Ice, No Freezing Weather, How Do Residents Of North Carolina’s Coast Get In The Holiday Spirit?
SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND AREA, NC – The Christmas by the Sea Festival is how. The numerous events held throughout Boiling Spring Lakes, Oak Island and Southport during the Christmas by the Sea Festival would warm any heart including one E. Scrooge, Esq. The festival begins Tuesday, December 2nd and runs through Sunday, December 21st.
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Celebrating Christmas Starts Early in Selma
SELMA, NC – Just like Santa’s elves, every year, the ten member cast of the American Music Jubilee Theatre starts early planning for the Christmas Show and preparing for the crowds…in Selma that is.
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Beaufort Kicks Off Anniversary With Style North River Club the Place to Be on New Year’s Eve
BEAUFORT, NC – Beaufort-by-the-Sea’s 300th Anniversary Celebration will begin in just two short months as organizers commence the tercentennial with a New Year’s Eve bash that is sure to be the biggest the town has seen to date. Plans for the year-long commemoration are quickly taking shape, and this December 31st will be the kick-off that starts it all.
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Annual Half Price Christmas Sale Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual
CHEROKEE, NC – Christmas is coming and holiday shopping has begun. If you’re looking for that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, look no further. The Annual Half Price Christmas Sale at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual Co-op offers hundreds of handcrafted, unique works of art by Native American artists including jewelry, baskets, wood and stone-carved items, beadwork, dolls, and more.The sale runs from December 1 to December 24 at the Co-op, located at 645 Tsali Blvd., across the street from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
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Warm Your Holidays with Valle Crucis Fireside Tour - Dec. 7
VALLE CRUCIS, NC – The historic Valle Crucis community near Boone will host its third annual Valle Crucis Fireside Tour on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Carolina Nights Dinner Theater Plans To Bring The Gift Of Entertainment To Our Troops
MAGGIE VALLEY, NC – In the finest tradition of the USO, Carolina Nights Dinner Theater plans to bring the gift of entertainment to our troops stationed overseas. Theater owner, Paul Indelicato has designed a plan that will allow guests to enjoy a $3.00 discount off the regular adult ticket price by simply donating a new, unopened music CD when making reservations. The music will be shipped to American forces overseas.
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The Antiques Show At Fearrington Village!
PITTSBORO, NC – On Saturday, January 10th and Sunday, January 11th, The Fearrington Barn will be overflowing with an outstanding selection of 18th-20th century American and Continental furniture and accessories at our second annual Antiques Show!
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The Northern Albemarle Chapter North Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution
HAYES PLANTATION, EDENTON, NC – Samuel Johnston was born in Dundee, Scotland in 1733 and settled in NC in 1736. In 1754 he moved to Chowan County and established his home, Hayes Plantation, there. An early supporter of independence, he served on the Colonial Assembly’s Committee of Correspondence beginning in 1773 and was elected to the first four Provincial Congresses, presiding over the third in 1775 (Hillsborough)and the fourth in 1776 (Halifax, the latter of which produced the Halifax Resolves, the first official call for independence from any of the thirteen colonies.
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2008 Richard Petty Holiday Offers Announced
CONCORD, NC – Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE) announced that it will be offering two (2) special Holiday gift ideas for race fans this year. "Give the Gift of Speed" with a $49 Ride-Along or a Holiday Ride & Drive package featuring a Rookie and a Ride-Along for only $399.
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Castles, Chimneys & Candlelight: Holiday Events in the Blue Ridge Mountains
ASHEVILLE, NC – Named by Frommer’s as one of the world’s top 10 must-see destinations for the blend of cultural and natural allure, Asheville’s mild winter weather offers scenic snow-capped mountains while downtown remains navigable and festive for holiday visitors.
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Old Edwards Inn And Spa Announces Holiday Activities Through New Year’s
OLD EDWARDS INN AND SPA IN HIGHLANDS, NC – OLD EDWARDS INN AND SPA IN HIGHLANDS, NC invites the public to enjoy a full line-up of holiday activities—many of them complimentary—to celebrate the fall season, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. In addition to adding a "Wii Hours" game room for kids and Bocce Ball on the lawn of the Lodge, some of the new traditions and activities at Old Edwards include…
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Pinehurst Resort Releases Winter Travel Deals
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, NC – If you’re looking for winter travel rates packed with value and easy on the budget, Pinehurst has released its annual Evergreen offers just in time.
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Historic Hendersonville and Village of Flat Rock, NC
HISTORIC HENDERSONVILLE AND VILLAGE OF FLAT ROCK, NC – Come Home for the Holidays to Historic Hendersonville and the Village of Flat Rock, North Carolina. Discover an old fashioned holiday with small town charm, sprinkled with excitement and nostalgic atmosphere.
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From the City to the Farm…Enjoy a Country Christmas in Johnston County
SMITHFIELD, NC – Escape the intensity of the holidays throughout Johnston County in communities of Smithfield, Clayton, Benson and Selma, where visitors can experience an authentic taste of a country Christmas. With great southern foods, holiday music and Christmas light tours on the farm, visitors can bring the family for an outing with a country flair.
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Support Agri-tourism in Johnston County — buy local products for gifts this Christmas
SMITHFIELD, NC – Great food is synonymous with the Christmas season and Johnston County offers many outstanding food products for holiday meals or gifts.
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21st Christmas Art & Craft Show is Nov. 28-29 at WCU Arena
CULLOWHEE, NC – Kick off the holiday shopping season with a visit to the Hard Candy Christmas Fine Art and Craft Show, Nov. 28-29 in the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University.
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4th Annual "Enchanted Airlie" Presents Magical Evenings of Illumination & Holiday Wonderment
WILMINGTON, NC – What could be more enchanting than a magnificent wrought iron gate that opens to reveal a glittering landscape of lighted oaks and twinkling displays in a post-Victorian garden setting? Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from November 28 through December 20, Airlie Gardens presents "Enchanted Airlie," a holiday event that features magical evenings of illumination and wonderment.
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Christmas At The Billy Graham Library
CHARLOTTE, NC – Come and celebrate the Christmas season in the unique atmosphere of the Billy Graham Library! Beginning December 1, the Library will be open until 9 p.m. to allow for spectacular holiday activities. Along with the Library tour, guests will experience:
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First Night Charlotte Returns For New Year’s Eve 2008
CHARLOTTE, NC – The year was 1995—O.J. was declared "not guilty," Tom Hanks
won his second Oscar for his role as Forrest Gump, a gallon of gas costs $1.12, and First Night, one of the area’s
most popular public events, was last held in Charlotte. Well, move over 1995 because this year the First Night
festivities return to the center city!
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Santa Climbs The Chimney At Chimney Rock Park
CHIMNEY ROCK, NC – Santa Claus makes his annual stop at Chimney Rock on Saturdays, December 6 and 13 from 11am to 2pm. To get himself ready for clambering down chimneys across the world, Santa will practice on 315’ Chimney Rock. He’ll rappel down the 535 million-year-old rock face, then ride the elevator back to the top and do it all over again.
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Thanksgiving and Beyond: Reasons to Extend Stays in Blowing Rock
BLOWING ROCK, NC – Travelers looking for an extended, away-from-home seasonal experience can raise their sights to the High Country of Western North Carolina and the upscale, small-town Americana of Blowing Rock.
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Coastal Flotillas Light Up The Holidays In Wilmington & Nc’s Cape Fear Coast
WILMINGTON AND CAPE FEAR COAST, NC – "What is a holiday flotilla?" is a question often fielded by Visitor Information Specialists in Wilmington and North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast. For visitors not familiar with this coastal tradition, flotillas are lighted boat parades that capture a region’s nautical essence. In Wilmington and North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast, flotillas feature sailing vessels of all shapes and sizes—from the tiniest of rowboats to the largest of motor yachts. Each year, Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach host spectacular nighttime holiday flotillas that draw thousands of visitors who cheer for the twinkling boats as they drift along the channel.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ - The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s Seasonal Service to the North Pole
BRYSON CITY, NC – In 1985, Chris Van Allsburg wrote The Polar Express™, a story of a magical train ride on Christmas Eve. The train takes a young boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus. "The Polar Express™," published by Houghton Mifflin Company, has become a contemporary holiday classic, with over 6 million copies sold worldwide. In 2004 Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. reunited the Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis in an inspiring animated version. That same year GSMR began operating The Polar Express™ based on the storybook version. Over 46,000 passengers rode The Polar Express™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2007.
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"We’ve Got Room At The Inn And Room On The Bus"
PINEHURST, SOUTHERN PINES, NC – This year, the annual, "WE’VE GOT ROOM AT THE INN" promotion by the PINEHURST, SOUTHERN PINES, Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau with the Pilot newspaper adds a new twist; "We’ve Got Room on the Bus Too". If you are visiting family or friends in the Moore County area (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) for Thanksgiving at one of the participating lodging partners, you have an opportunity to add a "Thanksgiving Midnight Madness Shopping Tour," to your stay.
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Pinehurst Resort Releases Winter Travel Deals
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, NC – If you’re looking for winter travel rates packed with value and easy on the budget, Pinehurst has released its annual Evergreen offers just in time.
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New Critters Arriving In Numbers At N.C. Zoo
ASHEBORO, NC – It will be a busy week for the Animal Division at the North Carolina Zoo as 19 new animals representing 11 different species, including one never exhibited at the zoo before, arrive over the next few days
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Cataloochee Snow Report Update for October 28, 2008
MAGGIE VALLEY, NC – Hi and thank you for calling the Cataloochee Snow Report update @ 11am for Tuesday, October 28. The temperature is 22 degrees, we have received about an inch of new snow and the skies are clearing.
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Autumn Comes To Camden County
CAMDEN COUNTY, NC – Camden County may be small in size, but bountiful in its autumn scenic beauty. The cool nights and warm days of fall provide a dazzling display of foliage in rich tones of orange, gold and red. Picture yourself enjoying a view of this landscape in a wagon full of hay, drawn by Percheron draft horses. Listen to the clip-clop of their hooves on a tour of North River Campground. Located off of Sandy Hook Road in Riddle, lies "one of the nicest campgrounds we’ve ever experienced!" Rides are offered every Saturday in October through November 1, at a minimal fee of $2 per person.
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Carolina Beach And Kure Beach, N.C. Offer A Quick Getaway At An Affordable Price
CAROLINA BEACH, NC – Gas prices are falling across the nation and many families are beginning to make plans for their end of the year get away. If lazy days near the beach are your style, head toward Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, just outside the historic seaport of Wilmington, N.C.
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Castles, Chimneys & Candlelight: Holiday Events in the Blue Ridge Mountains
ASHEVILLE, NC – Named by Frommer’s as one of the world’s top 10 must-see destinations for the blend of cultural and natural allure, Asheville’s mild winter weather offers scenic snow-capped mountains while downtown remains navigable and festive for holiday visitors.
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Loggerheads to be Released
KURE BEACH, NC – As most head for the open ocean when they emerge from their sandy nests, some sea turtle hatchlings are detoured to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher for health concerns. On Wednesday, October 15, the Aquarium will release three loggerhead sea turtles that were rescued last summer.
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North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Announces New Walk of Fame Attraction
MOORESVILLE, NC – Mooresville, North Carolina, also known as “Race City, USA”, will unveil a new Walk of Fame attraction in May 2009 designed to honor inductees of the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame.
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The Carolina Inn Offers Geocache Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The historic Carolina Inn further entered the high tech world when a geocache commemorating a recent guidebook launch was placed at N35 54.553 W079 03.248. Additional information about this and other nearby Chapel Hill locations can be accessed at geocaching.com.
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Maritime History Council Selects Fayetteville for Annual Conference Theme designates Fayetteville as “A River Town of Strategic Importance”
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – The North Carolina Maritime History Council (NCMHC) will hold their 18th annual conference in Fayetteville October 23-25. The conference, drawing on some of the state’s best historians, will focus on Fayetteville and the Cape Fear River’s importance in North Carolina history. |
Haunted Albemarle at the Museum
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – The Museum of the Albemarle presents Haunted Albemarle on Saturday, October 25 from 10:00-2:00. Come sit around the bonfire, snack on some popcorn and listen to spooky stories and legends of the Albemarle region, as told by costumed Junior Docents. Keep an eye out for pirates! Free and open to the public. |
PEANUTS™ THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS — Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
BRYSON CITY, NC – PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express returns to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for 2008. As the leaves are changing in October and pumpkins are ready to be carved, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy make a visit to the GSMR Pumpkin Patch beginning October 10, 2008. |
FESTIVALS HIGHLIGHT OCT AT NC ZOO — Kick off with Native American celebration Oct. 4
ASHEBORO, NC – With fun and entertainment each weekend–from celebrating Native American culture to Halloween costumes–the North Carolina Zoo will offer something for everyone throughout the month of October during ZooFest 2008. |
Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist, Diann Roffe Comes to Sugar Mountain Resort for the 15th Annual Preseason Ski Clinic
SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, NC – 1994 Olympic Gold & 1992 Olympic Silver medalist Diann Roffe and two-time (1992 & 1994) Olympian, Krista Schmidinger will both be special guest coaches during Sugar’s 15th Annual Adult Pre-Season Ski Clinic scheduled for December 12-14, 2008. |
SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt Returns with More Mazes, Monsters, and Mayhem!
CHARLOTTE, NC – It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn, the weather chills, and the darkness falls more quickly than ever. If you have ever experienced the ghastly terror of a night at SCarowinds, be warned, with NEW sinister mazes, eerie scare zones, a disturbing show, and double the monsters, you are in for a rude awakening! Fourteen nights of fright await guests during SCarowinds’ ninth frightening season at Carowinds. SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt is set to terrify guests on select nights this fall from 7 p.m. till midnight: Sept. 26-27, Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, 24-26 and 30-31. |
SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt 2008 Fact Sheet
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Fall Harvest Festival Takes Place Oct. 11 at The Old Mill
WHITTIER, NC – The Old Mill 1886, a refurbished historic grist mill on the edge of the Cherokee Reservation, is hosting a fall harvest festival on Saturday, Oct. 11. The festival features a variety of activities, along with home-grown shopping options. |
Special Event Line-Up At Sugar Mountain Resort For The 2008-2009 Winter Season
SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, NC – While we wait for the cold weather to settle in and the snow to fly check out the special events and programs planned at Sugar Mountain Resort this winter season. |
2008-2009 Special Events
SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, NC – November – end of the season Spyder Sample Sale |
Ballantyne Resort’s Gallery Restaurant To Host Dinner At The James Beard Foundation
CHARLOTTE, NC – Gallery Restaurant presents a Taste of the New South at an upcoming dinner on Monday, November 10 at the legendary James Beard Foundation in New York City. Ballantyne Resort’s culinary team has created an eclectic menu influenced by the flavors of North Carolina with wines provided by Childress Vineyards. For the local diners, Gallery Restaurant will host a preview dinner on Thursday, October 16. |
Statesville Holds 35th Annual Carolina BalloonFest
STATESVILLE, NC – The 35th Annual Carolina BalloonFest will be held Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct 26, 2008 at the Statesville Regional Airport. Expecting 50 brightly-colored hot air balloons to participate, depending upon the weather. Rides available. Musical entertainment. Balloon competitions. NC wine tastings. Food. Beverage. Children’s activities. Geocashing treasure hunts. Arts and crafts. |
The NC Transportation Museum Hosts a Day Trip from Spencer or Greensboro, NC to Charlottesville, VA
SPENCER, NC – The N.C. Transportation Museum will host the Virginia Autumn Train Excursion bound for Charlottesville, Va. November 1-2. Presented by The N.C. Transportation Museum Foundation and the Watauga Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, the excursion offers rare daylight trips through the rolling hills of the Carolinas and the Western part of Central Virginia, using Amtrak and vintage rail equipment. The excursion departs at 7 a.m. from the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer and arrives at 8 a.m. at the newly restored Greensboro Amtrak Station at 236 East Washington St. Passengers can board at either location before traveling a railroad line that crests the legendary White Oak Mountain, past the Dan, Roanoke, and James Rivers, arriving in Charlottesville, Va. at 12 p.m. |
30th Anniversary U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament October 2nd – 4th at Southport Marina
SOUTHPORT, NC – Thirty years ago a group
of forty community leaders met and decided that they needed an
event to showcase the great fall fishing Southport-Oak Island area
has to offer. Those community leaders signing a promissory note
at a local financial institution guaranteed the $10,000 first place
prize money for the first tournament - thus the U.S. Open King
Mackerel Tournament was born. |
Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train® Halloween Festival Brings Another Season of Fun for All Ages
BLOWING ROCK, NC – Tweetsie Railroad’s
Ghost Train® Halloween Festival is celebrating its 19th season
and you don’t want to miss the howling excitement. This spooktacular
event begins Friday, October 3 and runs every Friday and Saturday
night through November 1 as the ghouls come out to play and thrills
and chills await you at every corner. The Ghost Train Halloween
Festival’s non-stop fun and excitement has made the event
one of the most popular Halloween celebrations in the High Country,
and the event will wrap up Tweetsie’s memorable 51st season. |
The Golf Club At Ballantyne Resort Named Among Best Places To Play By Golf Digest
ASHEVILLE, NC – The Golf Club at Ballantyne
Resort has received a 4 ½-star rating by Golf Digest and
will be included in the 2008-2009 edition of Golf Digest’s “Best
Places to Play.” On the heels of this notable designation,
the Golf Club at Ballantyne Resort will reopen on September 18,
after recently undergoing an extensive renovation with the goal
to provide the region’s finest golf experience. |
New Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Marks New Era for
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Two-Day Oktoberfest Celebration at Sugar Mountain Resort
SUGAR MOUNTAIN, NC – Grab your beer stein,
put on your lederhosen and head to Sugar Mountain Resort for the
18th annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday & Sunday, October
11 & 12, 2008. Experience beautiful fall foliage; cool, comfortable
mountain temperatures, and a weekend full of activities from 10
am until 5 pm each day. Be sure to bring the kids because
the event is for the whole family. Admission and parking are free. Rain
or shine the festival will go on! |
34th Mountain Heritage Day Celebrates Appalachian Culture
CHARLOTTE, NC – The 34th annual Mountain
Heritage Day, a celebration of Appalachian culture hosted by Western
Carolina University, takes place Saturday, Sept. 27. Mountain
Heritage Day kicks off just after sunrise with a full slate of activities.
This year's lineup includes: demonstrations of authentic mountain folk
arts; three stages of heritage music and dance; 140-booth arts & crafts
midway; 20 booths with traditional food; and exhibitions of Cherokee
stickball and shape-note singing.
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Carolina Cobra to Strike at Carowinds for 2009
CHARLOTTE, NC – There’s a new species
coming to the Carolinas, but this is no animal! Carolina
Cobra is an innovative new scream machine that will be the park’s
12th roller coaster when it makes its much-anticipated debut at
Carowinds in 2009. |
Mint Museum of Art Presents Major Andy Warhol Exhibition
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 2, 2008) – The iconic works of
Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, will be on
display at the Mint Museum of Art beginning this October. The landmark exhibition
Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends presents rarely seen selections from Bank
of America’s prized Warhol collection. Sponsored by Bank of America, the
exhibition will be on view October 4, 2008 – February 15, 2009. |
Biltmore Announces First Annual Field To Table Festival
Asheville, N.C. – August 2008 – In honor of its
tradition of collaboration between the farmer, the winemaker and the chef;
Biltmore announces its first annual Field to Table Festival: A Taste of Appalachia,
September 19-28. The event will be a celebration between field and table and
Biltmore’s rich history in sustainable agriculture. |
Daniel Boone Days Celebrates Boone’s Heritage Sept. 4-6; Will Include World Record for Most Folks Wearing Coonskin Caps
BOONE, NC – The inaugural Daniel Boone Days heritage festival
debuts Sept. 4-6, setting the foundation for an exciting annual event in this well-known
High Country town. The festival has created a first-year buzz with its plan to establish
a world record for having the most people simultaneously wearing Daniel Boone
coonskin hats. The gathering takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday on Depot Street in
Boone and will be verified by the World Record Academy of Miami, Fla. Attendees
are encouraged to participate, with hats available for $10 at either Mast General
Store, or Daniel Boone Headquarters at 130 North Depot Street. |
McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks Scores in International Wine Competitions - Two Golds in 15 Medal Sweep
THURMOND, NC – McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
bolstered the identity of North Carolina as a quality wine region, bringing home the
gold for two wines, the 2006 Estate-Bottled Chardonnay and the 2006 Merlot and claiming
13 additional silver and bronze medals in three prestigious 2008 competitions. |
Fall 2008 Color Forecast Good News For Color Hunters
ASHEVILLE, NC – As summer winds down, early
climate indicators and mild weather trigger predictions that fall 2008
could produce the most colorful leaf season in years in Western North
Carolina. |
Twenty-Five Years Of Wine And Roses In Elizabeth City, N.C.
For a quarter of a century, Elizabeth City’s famous Rose Buddies have
welcomed boating visitors with fresh-cut roses and a wine-and-cheese
party served by the water’s edge. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of
the volunteer welcome crew – and in memory of the boating enthusiasts who |
Replacements, Ltd. announces major building expansion project
GREENSBORO, NC – Replacements,
Ltd. today announces major expansion plans to triple the size
of the company’s main facility, which houses its corporate
headquarters, showroom, museum and main warehouse. |
3CUPS One Of Top Ten U.S. Coffee Bars
CHAPEL HILL, NC – 3CUPS is named in
the September issue of Food and Wine Magazine as one of the Best
Coffee Bars in the United States. Listed as one of the "New
Stars", 3CUPS joins the likes of Blue Bottle Coffee in San
Francisco and Intelligentsia in Chicago in America's top ten. |
6th Annual Dillsboro Antiques Fair Expands its Festivities
DILLSBORO, NC – Quality antiques, crafts
demonstrations, live music and a people's choice contest for best vintage
automobile round out a full day of festivities at the sixth annual Dillsboro
Antiques Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20. |
Autumn at Oz Celebration Returns for 15th Year Oct. 4-5
BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC – Follow the yellow
brick road this fall to the 15th annual Autumn at Oz celebration,
Oct. 4-5 high atop Beech Mountain. |
Greystone Inn Now Offers Exclusive Fly-Fishing Packages
LAKE TOXAWAY, N.C. – Exclusive fly-fishing excursions
are now part of the activity list at the elegant Four-Diamond
Greystone Inn on Lake Toxaway. |
‘National Geographic Adventure’ names Lenoir one of the 50 next great towns
LENOIR, NC – In its September issue, National
Geographic Adventure magazine included Lenoir among the “The
Fifty Next Great Adventure Towns.” Lenoir is named among
50 innovative towns and adventure hubs that are attractive for
investment and relocation. Authors Sarah Tuff and Greg Melville
explain, “…this year we selected 50 innovative towns
that aren’t just prime relocation spots right now, but smart
choices for the future. Not only do they have the action. They’ve
got a plan.” |
Blue Ridge Parkway License Plate Owners Eligible for Free Luxury Trip
VALLE CRUCIS, NC – The Blue Ridge
Parkway license plates are providing over one-half million dollars
annually in support for projects that benefit the Parkway. There
are now 24,000
- plus active plates on the roads of North Carolina and the Blue
Ridge Parkway Foundation invites plate owners to register for a
Free Luxury Trip online at BRPFoundation.org. |
Carowinds’ Daily Operation Ends on Tuesday, August 19
CHARLOTTE, NC – Beginning Aug.
23, the 112-acre amusement park is open to the
public on Saturdays and Sundays only through Oct. 26. The park
also is open to the public on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Carowinds
is closed to the general public on September 27. |
Bald Head Island Limited Announces Gas-Free Getaway Special
BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC – On the eve of the
$5 gallon of gas becoming a record-setting reality, Bald Head Island
Limited announces a Gas-Free Getaway Special that takes the bite
out of some of the pain vacationers are feeling at the pump. |
Speedway Lowers Cost of Bank of America 500 Race Experience Through Ticket, Hotel, Souvenir and Concession Savings
CONCORD, NC – Building on Benjamin Franklin's
simple concept of, "a penny saved is a penny earned," Lowe's
Motor Speedway has developed a multi-faceted program to lower the
cost of attending a NASCAR race despite rising fuel costs during
these difficult economic conditions. Working with area hotel operators,
its souvenir and concession vendors and corporate sponsors, Lowe's
Motor Speedway has reduced the overall cost for fans to attend
the Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday
night, Oct. 11. |
Fierce Beauty and Ride are Hallmarks of Tour de Tuck Challenge
SYLVA, NC – The Tour de Tuck Bike Challenge,
which derives its name from the nearby Tuckasegee River, returns
for its third edition on Sept. 20. … |
Visit Charlotte Introduces Plan To Help Offset Rising Fuel Costs
Charlotte, NC – Do you cringe every time
you stop to fill up at the gas station? It’s no secret that
the ever-rising fuel prices are affecting travel. To help ease
the pain at the pump, Visit Charlotte has teamed up with 32 area
hotels to offer … |
Tweetsie Railroad Welcomes America’s Favorite Cowboys, Riders In The Sky
Blowing Rock, NC – The Blue Ridge Mountains
will come alive with the unique blend of Western harmony and
comedy when America’s Favorite
Cowboys, Riders In The Sky, saddle up at Tweetsie Railroad, August
2 and 3. Their fun-filled performances have enchanted audiences
of all ages and their fans eagerly look forward to their annual
appearances at Tweetsie. … |
New Wine Introduced From America’s Oldest Cultivated Grapevine
ROANOKE ISLAND, NC – The oldest
grapevine in America continues to bear fruit for the Outer Banks, where its
sweet white Scuppernong grapes are found naturally nowhere else. Mother Vine
Premium Scuppernong Wine was introduced to the world at a ceremony … |
Kinston Hosts U.S. ParaGames 2008
KINSTON, NC – The ParaGames are
the first part of a multi faceted plan to honor the service and
sacrifices of all our injured military personnel, both current
and past, and to provide assistance to those who need a helping
hand. |
Summertime Art & Crafts Show is July 5-6 at WCU Arena
CULLOWHEE, NC – The The 19th annual Mountain
Artisans Summertime Art & Crafts Show is July 5-6 in the
Ramsey Center arena on the campus of Western Carolina University.
The
show is home to some of the most respected and unique artisans
in the western mountains. This year’s event features more
than 110 exhibitors showcasing their contemporary and heritage
art & crafts.
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Harbor Nights on July 4th
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – July 4 th Harbor
Nights is one you won’t want to miss! The event moves to
Waterfront Park as Arts of the Albemarle is partnering with CapSan Media, (Classic
Hits 104.9, 99.1 The Sound, ESPN 92.3 and Country 97.1) Radio Media Promotions and Promoter
John Vick and to bring the band Mountain Heart straight from Nashville, Tennessee to perform
as the headliner of the night. |
Plugs and Props: Classic Outboard Motors at the Museum
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – The Museum of the
Albemarle has revved up its motors to bring its newest exhibit
entitled Plugs and Props: Classic Outboard Motors.” Plugs
and Props” features 24 classic outboard motors that served
the Albemarle area. Motors range from an Arrow and Mace 2hp Model
used from 1900 to 1920, a 3hp Evinrude Elto from 1923, to various
Mercury and Johnson engines. These engines powered the small
skiffs that proved so important for fishing and transportation
in the Albemarle Region. |
Patriotic Family Fun Returns to Carowinds at Night of Fire: A July 4th Spectacular
CHARLOTTE, NC – Celebrate Independence
Day with a dazzling fireworks display at Night of Fire: A July
4th Spectacular, as the sky above Carowinds is illuminated once
again this July 4th at 10 p.m. |
Your Summer “Gotta Getaway” Destination
SOUTHERN PINES, NC – No matter what, this
summer you “Gotta Getaway” someplace close by and
escape the usual summer routine. Pack your golf clubs,
tennis racket and walking shoes and head to the North Carolina
Sandhills where great summer value packages will help take the
sting out of high gasoline prices. The Pinehurst, Southern
Pines, Aberdeen Area is well known to golfers from around the
globe as a host to U.S. Open Championships and 100+ years of
golf heritage. But don’t sell this terrific destination
short – there is plenty to do after you’ve stepped
off the 18th green or closed out the final set with an ace. The
towns and villages of the Home of American Golf are perfect for
exploring whether you are looking for unique cuisine, window
shopping, or trail walking. And best of all, you’ll
have bucks left over after you settle the tab because this summer,
like every summer, the area is on sale. |
Scream Time Zip Line Offers Thrill-Seeking Adventure
BOONE, NC – Scream Time provides the
thrill of zipping 60 to 130 feet above the earth in a secure
harness attached to an incline cable. Zip line tours, also called
canopy tours, have become popular in the United States over the
last five years. |
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Designated As National Recreation Trail
SOUTH MILLS, NC – On June 4, 2008, in
the spirit of the 40th Anniversary of the National Trails System,
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced that he has
designated the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Camden County, one
of the 24 trails in 16 states, to be a National Recreation Trail. North
Carolina had only two trails receiving this recognition. |
Ballantyne Resort Partners With Shain Gallery
CHARLOTTE, NC – Known for its timeless
elegance and classic grandeur, Ballantyne Resort offers an exclusive
exhibit from Shain Gallery, one of the finest contemporary art
providers in Charlotte. Located on the mezzanine level
at the resort, Shain Gallery’s captivating display represents
a variety of styles and technique featuring local, regional and
nationally recognized artists. |
Dora the Explorer™ and Go, Diego, Go!™ to Visit Tweetsie Railroad
BLOWING ROCK, NC – A special treat is
in store for fans of all ages as Dora the Explorer and cousin
Diego make their way to Tweetsie Railroad June 21-22. The
popular stars of the hit Nick Jr. animated series of the same
name, Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go will be interacting
and taking pictures with Tweetsie visitors throughout the weekend. |
New Wave Pool, Cabana Service Highlight Expansion of Boomerang Bay Water Park
CHARLOTTE, NC – Carowinds Boomerang Bay
water park will undergo its second multi-million dollar expansion
in three years for the 2008 season, adding a new, 600,000-gallon
wave pool, rental cabanas with chair-side service and numerous
other amenities prior to its opening in May. |
Two Lodging Venues Now Provide On-Site Geocaching
CULLOWHEE, NC – Two adjoining accommodations
in Jackson County now offer on-site geocaching to guests, a program
believed to be among the first of its kind in the Southeast. The
Riverlodge Bed & Breakfast and Tuckaseigee Valley Cabins enlisted
the help of nationally-acclaimed geocacher Graeme McGufficke to
hide 10 caches on their mountain property, which borders the Tuckasegee
River.
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Fall Creek Cabins offers affordable summer travel
BOONE, NC – With gas prices nearing
the $4 a gallon mark and airline prices increasing, many families
are searching for unique ways to experience an affordable summer
vacation or a weekend getaway. Even honeymooners are looking
for alternatives to expensive trips. One solution—stay
closer to home and explore North Carolina. And one beautiful
option is Fall Creek Cabins, nestled in the mountains near Boone
and Blowing Rock. |
Dillsboro’s Popular Arts & Music Festival is June 14
DILLSBORO, NC – The 24th annual Dillsboro
Arts & Music Festival takes place on Saturday June 14. The
free festival, one of the oldest in the mountains, combines arts
and crafts exhibitors with live music in Dillsboro’s historic
downtown. |
Grove Park Inn Mixes Motown Soul, BBQ for July 4th Celebration
ASHEVILLE, NC – The Grove Park Inn
Resort & Spa is hosting its annual July 4th weekend celebration
July 4-6th 2008 and kicks off Friday evening with a The" Motown
Soul BBQ Celebration" featuring The GT All Stars.
Famous for their renditions of R&B and Soul, this versatile
and energetic group have performed and toured along side legendary
entertainers such as The Platters, The Temptations and James
Brown- among others. |
Pinehurst Releases “The Creed of the Amateur” Hardbound Commemorative Book
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, NC – Driven to protect
golf’s most sacred traditions from a strengthening commercial
tide, former USGA and Pinehurst President Richard Tufts wrote
a simple “Creed of the Amateur” in 1968. In
doing so, he sought to bring golf back to its more enjoyable
roots. |
Carolina Beach’s “Film and Fireworks Series” Begins May 25, 2008
CAROLINA BEACH, NC – The town of Carolina
Beach, NC will host its popular “Film and Fireworks Series” again
this summer, beginning May 25, 2008, weather permitting. Every
Sunday throughout the summer, visitors and locals can enjoy free,
family-friendly movies at Carolina Beach Lake Park. Every Thursday,
a fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. on the beach near the boardwalk.
This year, live music has been added on Thursdays from 6 p.m.
to 9 p.m. and that entertainment is also free. |
7th Annual Juneteenth Festival
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – A Multi-Cultural
Community Celebration. Free and open to the public. Saturday,
June 21, 2008 from 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM at
Waterfront Park on Water Street in
Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Keynote Speech by the President of the NC Conference NAACP, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II.
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Fourth Annual Potters Market Invitational Showcases State’s Best Talent
CHARLOTTE, NC – The fourth annual Potters
Market Invitational will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008
on the lawn of the Mint Museum of Art from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. This popular event each year draws thousands of pottery
enthusiasts who come from across the Southeast to meet and buy
works from nationally-renowned North Carolina potters, as well
as from a select group of up-and-coming potters. |
Museum of the Albemarle to Open New “Our Story” Exhibit, May 10 in Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – Visitors to Elizabeth
City will soon have the chance to see a cannon fired by the pirate
Blackbeard and step inside a Colonial-era farmhouse, when the
Museum of the Albemarle opens a new regional exhibit, “Our
Story,” in its Madrin Gallery, Saturday, May 10. A ribbon-cutting
ceremony is scheduled that day at 9:15 am. |
The Outer Banks Make TripAdvisor® and USA Today® Short Lists
MANTEO, NC – Just announced, The Outer
Banks of North Carolina ranks #3 in TripAdvisor’s® list
of Top Ten Spring Beach Destinations. According to the world’s
largest travel community with 15 million unbiased opinions and
25 million monthly website visitors, once again The Outer Banks
ranks as a premier vacation destination, accompanied by Punta
Cana, Maui, Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Key West, Bermuda, Puerto
Vallarta, Santa Monica, and Turks and Caicos. |
Kinston Hosts U.S. ParaGames 2008
KINSTON, NC – The ParaGames are the first
part of a multi faceted plan to honor the service and sacrifices
of all our injured military personnel, both current and past,
and to provide assistance to those who need a helping hand. |
Childress Named One Of America’s Top 25 Tasting Rooms
LEXINGTON, NC – Wine Enthusiast magazine
has selected Childress Vineyards as one of America’s Top
25 Tasting Rooms.
In the May issue, the magazine asked its editors and contributors
to suggest tasting rooms that were memorable to them for a number
of reasons. Wine quality was the top criteria considered, followed
by décor, staff savvy, amenities and overall uniqueness.
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GPS Treasure Hunt Turn Vacations Into High-Tech Adventures
ASHEVILLE, NC – Destinations across the
globe are urging travelers to use Global Positioning System (GPS)
units for more than just navigation to and from the hotel. From
the Blue Ridge Mountains to Florida's Gulf Coast to Route 66,
the tech-savvy sport known as "geocaching" allows destinations
to unfold like a mystery novel, one clue at a time. Starting
May 20, Asheville's geocache hunt-The Ultimate AsheCache-will
lead travelers to unexpected sites and, if they're clever, to
big prizes. |
Replacements, Ltd. invites you to bring mom to tea for a good cause this Mother’s Day
GREENSBORO, NC – Looking to have fun while
at the same time making a difference in our community this Mother’s
Day? Treat mom to a unique experience at the Mother’s
Day Charity Tea held by Replacements, Ltd.! |
Key Dates to Remember (April – August)
NORTH CAROLINA COAST – Following is a
list of key dates and events along the Carolina Coast for our
clients. |
EastSquare ArtWorks NC’s Newest Artist Collaborative & Galleries
SALISBURY, NC – Art lovers, collectors,
artists and community leaders looking to infuse North Carolina
with exciting, contemporary visual art are excited about EastSquare
ArtWorks (ESA): the state’s newest artist collaborative
and arts incubator. For the first time, beginning May 1,
ESA is open daily to the public when its working studios and
galleries will be accessible to those who want to experience
the four founders’ creating glass work, sculptures and
paintings. |
Raffaldini Vineyards opens Tuscan Style Villa Tasting Room and Event Venue
RONDA, NC – (March 31st, 2008) – Raffaldini
Vineyards, an Italian-style vineyard in the Yadkin Valley Region
of North Carolina, opened its Tuscan-style Villa tasting room
this weekend. Villa Raffaldini is a 6,000 square foot tasting room and event venue
inspired by villas in Mantua, Italy; home to the Raffaldini family,
in the north-central region of Lombardy. Villa Raffaldini features
traditional Italian art, architecture and dramatic views of the Blue
Ridge and Brushy Mountains.
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Author To Discuss Her Search For Family Roots
EDENTON, NC – To culminate a community-wide
reading of her book, Dorothy Spruill Redford, the acclaimed author
of Somerset Homecoming, will appear on Sunday, May 4th
at 3 p.m. in the John A. Holmes High School auditorium. She
will answer questions and discuss her ten-year search to recover
the lost heritage of her ancestors, the enslaved people who worked
and lived at Somerset Plantation, the historic site in nearby
Creswell. |
Rose Buddies Tradition To Continue
ELIZABETH CITY, NC – (March 12, 2008) –As
the spring boating season approaches, the longstanding tradition of welcoming boaters to
the Elizabeth City waterfront will continue. The Rose Buddies receptions – celebrating their 25th anniversary
this year – will be coordinated by the only remaining Rose Buddy
Dave Thomas. The Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide
administrative assistance for the program. |
Seventh Annual Carolina Inn Birdhouses on Parade Celebration March 9-30
CHAPEL HILL, NC – (February 20, 2008) – Tea parties,
gourmet gardens, Southern luncheons, Easter brunches, a home interiors show
and a birdhouse-making workshop for children are among the highlights of
the 2008 Birdhouses on Parade, The Carolina Inn’s seventh annual
celebration of spring taking place from March 9 – March 30. |
U.S. Amateur Returns To Pinehurst In 2008
Village of Pinehurst, NC – United States Golf Officials
have named Pinehurst as the site of the 2008 U.S. Amateur Golf
Championship. The championship will be held August 18-24, 2008. |
Carolina Basketball Museum is a Must See
Chapel Hill, NC – The new Carolina Basketball Museum is a hit
and an immediate destination of choice for any Tar Heel fan or college
basketball fan. The museum features a “Game Day” theme where visitors enter
a theater for pre-game build-up, then into the main museum space where they can
visit interactive displays and view memorabilia from Carolina’s
storied program on the UNC court. |
Carolina Basketball Museum Quick Facts Sheet
Location: First Floor, Ernie Williamson Athletics Center 450 Skipper Bowles Drive,
Chapel Hill NC 27514… |
A Gastronome’s Delight in North Carolina’s High Country:
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Herons honored with Mobil Four-Star Award for 2008
The Umstead Hotel & Spa’s signature restaurant, Herons, is honored to have
received the prestigious Mobil Four-Star Award by Mobil Travel Guide.
Herons’ rating earned it a place on Mobil Travel Guide’s list of the top
hotels in the United States and Canada for 2008. |
Century Kitchen at Flint Hill Vineyards to Open
EAST BEND – Flint Hill Vineyards announces the opening of
Century Kitchen at Flint Hill Vineyards, a partnership between
Tim and Brenda Doub, owners of Flint Hill Vineyards and Chef Sean Wehr.
They are currently accepting reservations for their opening on August 16, 2007,
and will serve dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Century Kitchen will feature a Sunday Brunch on the first Sunday of each month. |
Capitol Debuts Exhibit Featuring State’s First African American Legislators
The Capitol staff is pleased to announce that a new exhibit will open
February 9 and remain on display through June 1. |
Tiger Woods on the Fore! Front In Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, NC – Recent Tour Championship
winner Tiger Woods announced in August 2007 that he will design
his first U.S. golf course at the Cliffs at High Carolina community
near Asheville. “My goal is to design a handful of very
unique courses around the world, and the Cliffs is a perfect
fit for my first American design,” Woods said. |
Complimentary High Country Vacation Guides Now AvailableBOONE, NC – The 16th |
