Holly Ridge News

February 8, 2012- Cove Guardian Campaign Leader, Scott West and two other volunteers were able to visit Erwin on Monday, February 6th.

East Carolina senior cross country runner Brittany Copeland has earned Division I All-Academic Cross Country status, according to an announcement by the U.S. Track Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Thursday.

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle today unveiled a partnership between the State Library of North Carolina and UNC Press to make the six volumes of the "Dictionary of North Carolina Biography" and the "Encyclopedia of North Carolina," some 24,000 articles in all, available as part of the Web site ... (more)

There has been a lot of debate on the issue with those both in favor as well as the majority who are against the new requirement.A I for one, am semi-neutral.A I see the validity given the explosion of SUV popularity over the past 20 years and the vast increase of visitor ORV traffic on the OBX.A This new requirement, in my opinion, simply serves ... (more)

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been pursuing the Japanese whaling fleet for sixty days.

Take the stress out of planning your wedding by attending The Southern Cape Fear Bridal Expo.

Buzz on over with your preschooler to the Museum of the Cape Fear on Tuesday, February 14 from 10:00 to 10:45 and learn about North Carolina's official state insect-the honey bee-at Mommy, Me, and the Museum Make Three .

February 10, 2012 - Multi-Platinum group Lady Antebellum announced today that their OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR will roll into Raleigh at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion on Friday, June 8 and Charlotte at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 9 . The tour, sponsored by GAC, will feature Darius Rucker and special guest Thompson Square.

As the CPL season rapidly approaches, Carteret County fans do not have to wait any longer for collegiate baseball action.A Morehead City plans to kick off baseball activities at Big Rock Stadium this month.A This February 18-19, Morehead City will host their first college baseball tournament in 2012.

East Carolina University senior Harold Varner was one of 28 collegiate men's golfers named to the watch list for the 2012 Ben Hogan Award.

Food fanatics from around the Sandhills region will once again have the opportunity to take a "BIG Bite" out of Fayetteville.

Two-time defending Conference USA Tournament champion East Carolina begins the 2012 season by hosting the Pirate Classic.

Spencer, NC:A A The North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer always offers amazing things to see and do.

It's official: the PW&C annual meeting will be on February 23 at the Hampstead Community building and the topic will be water.

When I graduated from veterinary school in 1985, I felt a great sense of joy that I had now entered the greatest profession in the world.A I would be able to treat and cure dogs and cats from many diseases making their owners happy and make a comfortable living at the same time.A It wasn't too long after graduation that I was brought back to ... (more)

Today, PPP Polls released a new survey that shows former US-Rep Bob Etheridge as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for Governor.

South Carolina freshman Katherine Schmidt has been invited to participate in the third annual Collegiate Equitation Challenge at the Winter Equestrian Festival this weekend in Wellington, Fla.

RALEIGH, NCA February 7th 2012 - "Sue Myrick has been an incredibly effective leader for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District.

South Carolina women's soccer rising sophomore Sabrina D'Angelo is among 23 players selected for the Canadian Under-20 Women's National Team extended camp in preparation for the upcoming 2012 CONCACAF U-20 Championship that will be held in March.

The Wilmington Hammerheads are pleased to announce a new partnership with Knox Clinic Pediatrics as their primary sponsor of all 2012 Wilmington Hammerheads youth camps.