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Freeman Park Memorial Day weekend
Hundreds of people headed to the beach for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Freeman Park in Carolina Beach was jammed pack.
Holiday sees surge in Southeast NC beach tourism
North Carolina companies that rent vacation accommodations along the state's southern coast are seeing a big return in tourists as summer kicks off.
Beryl threatens rain, winds on SE coast
Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue squad leader Evan Anderson places a sign in the sand closing the beach to swimming Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Carolina Beach, N.C. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
Police, Ocean rescue to monitor Memorial weekend crowds
CAROLINA BEACH, NC - Carolina Beach Police and Ocean Rescue are stepping up this weekend in preparation for the tourists that will be flocking to the beach towns for the Memorial Day weekend.
Summer's NC arrival heralded by lifeguards return
The sure sign of the coast's peak tourism season may very well be that lifeguard stands on the beaches are occupied once again by red swimsuit-clad women and men keeping watch over swimmers in the ocean.
27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival Rocks The Carolina Beach Boardwalk's Beach Strand
May 25, 2012 - Carolina Beach, NC - Do you love beach music, shag-dancing, and good old-fashioned summer fun? Are you in the mood for an original beach experience? Then boogie on down to Carolina Beach on Saturday June 2nd for the 27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival.
Plans for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the time to get the family together and partake in some fun activities.A There are plenty of kid friendly events around the Fort Bragg/Fayetteville area.A This weekend it will be sunny and nice so it would be a good to spend time outside.A Good places to visit are the Botanical Gardens, Jambbas Ranch, the Airborne & Special ... (more)
Amusement rides come back to the beach
Just like tourists and warm weather another popular beach fixture is coming back.
Restrictive beach ordinance disheartens some fitness enthusiasts
A Wrightsville Beach ordinance states that businesses are not allowed to operate on the beach unless the activities are ocean-related, and a permit is obtained.
MISSING: Carolina Beach man last seen Thursday at bus stop
A 20-year-old Carolina Beach man has been missing since last Thursday, a spokesperson for the Wilmington Police Department said.
Budget Bites: Celebrate Grape Popsicle Day
Yes, you could stop by the store and pick up a box of grape Popsicles to celebrate on May 27.
4-H camps still enrolling for summer activities
Several Johnston County 4-H Summer Camps are still accepting registrations. Some activities still available are 'Cape Fear - Atlantic Voyage' leaves from Smithfield and travels to Carolina Beach where youth will be able to Fish 3 miles offshore over sunken ships that provide a rich habitat for numerous species of fish.
Family fun kicks off in Carolina Beach Tuesday
Family fun at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk will officially kick off Tuesday night with a visit from Dora the Explorer and Sponge Bob Squarepants.
Military tells CB officials to clean up leased property
Since the 1970s, town council members in Carolina Beach have leased the property from Sunny Point officials, but according to documents, if they don't make changes, their lease could be terminated.
Rachael Ray Show' film crew visits Carolina Beach
A little Hollywood glamour was in Carolina Beach on Friday. Producers and a film crew for the Rachael Ray Show visited two businesses.
27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival Rocks The Carolina Beach Boardwalk's Beach Strand
Carolina Beach, N.C. - Do you love beach music, shag-dancing, and good old-fashioned summer fun? Are you in the mood for an original beach experience? Then boogie on down to Carolina Beach on Saturday June 2nd for the 27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival.
Budget Bites: Deals on frozen delights
Beat the heat without breaking the bank this summer by scooping up loyalty and reward cards from one of these local frozen confectioneries.
A few new restaurants have opened up in preparation for the busy summer season. The Ice Pick , which serves Hawaiian shave ice, opened at 701 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Residents can soon read emails from elected officials in Carolina Beach
WECT TV6-WECT.com:News, weather & sports Wilmington, NC Residents can soon read emails from elected officials in Carolina Beach CAROLINA BEACH, NC Council members in Carolina Beach voted Tuesday night to install an email terminal inside Town Hall to be more translucent to residents.
Wade in Bluegrass Music at Bluegrass by The River May 12th
Kure Beach, NC -- Bluegrass is Back on Pleasure Island. The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce presents the 1st Annual Bluegrass By The River on May 12th at the Ft.