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I-40 Detour Routes to Cherokee

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:42:38 +0000

Although a massive rock slide on I-40 has closed the interstate that connects Knoxville, Tenn., to Asheville, N.C., at mile marker three in Haywood County in North Carolina near the Tennessee-North Carolina border, Cherokee is easily accessed using a scenic detour. Travelers to Cherokee from the Asheville area, the travel route is unaffected...

Delight in Holiday Spirit at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:03:20 +0000

Joyful Annual Traditions Connect Family and Friends CHARLOTTE, NC – Capturing the magic of the season, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge features an assortment of signature events such as cooking classes, holiday brunches and Visit with Santa, as well as imaginative offerings including the 2nd Annual Biggest Little Office Holiday Party...

Ski Beech Restores Oz Run & Debuts Second Terrain Park

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:53:53 +0000

BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. – The popular Oz run returns, while a second terrain park debuts this winter at Ski Beech at Beech Mountain Resort. The Oz slope, named for its proximity to the old Land of Oz theme park, was closed last season to upgrade the chairlift. New, padded quad chairs have taken the place of outdated double chairs,...

North Carolina Trout Anglers Contribute Significantly to Economy

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:59:16 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. – Trout fishing opportunities provided and managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have a substantial positive impact to the local economies of western North Carolina and to the state as a whole, according to a recent study conducted by Responsive Management and Southwick Associates. The study, “The...

Conde Nast Traveler Ranks The Swag Country Inn Number Two of the Best Small Hotels in the USA

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:41:46 +0000

Waynesville, NC – Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards, naming The Swag Country Inn in Waynesville, NC number two among the best small hotels in the entire country. The Swag scored 93.5 out of a possible 100 points, just .2 points away from securing the number one...

Coast Guard Exhibit Takes Flight in Elizabeth City, NC

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:05:36 +0000

Elizabeth City, NC - Beginning this month, North Carolina travelers will learn more about the nation’s maritime guardians when they visit Out of the Blue: Coast Guard Aviation at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City. A special museum feature for the next five years, the exhibit features more than 120 artifacts,...

It's Great To Be 40!

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:04:27 +0000

Sugar Mountain, NC – Sugar Mountain Resort celebrates 40 years this season! The Resort opened in 1969 with four lifts and eleven slopes for skiing. Since then Sugar has grown to include seven lifts and twenty slopes for skiers and snowboarders. Winter activity offerings have expanded over the years to include...

Christmas at Biltmore: Biltmore celebrates Annual Christmas Event Nov. 6, 2009, through Jan. 3, 2010

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:22:34 +0000

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – One hundred fourteen years ago this Christmas Eve, George Washington Vanderbilt first opened Biltmore House to family and friends. Vanderbilt’s legacy for legendary hospitality lives on today and especially during the holiday season when Biltmore House is elaborately decorated for Christmas, offering guests...

Two North Carolina Scenic Byways Receive National Designations

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:36:48 +0000

Federal grants awarded to two others RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina’s Scenic Byways program has garnered attention from the federal government, which has bestowed two of the state’s routes with prestigious national designations and also provided grants to fund projects along two others. Federal Highway Administrator...

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts Celebrates Six Exhibitions Friday, November 6

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:53:53 +0000

BOONE, NC — Appalachian State University’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts celebrates six exhibitions with its Fall Exhibition Celebration on Friday, November 6 from 7 – 9pm, as part of Downtown Boone’s First Friday Art Crawl. This event is free of charge and open to the public. For information, call...

2009 N.C. State Fair Awards 289 Medals in Commercial Winery Division

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:13:39 +0000

RALEIGH, NC – The 10th Annual N.C. State Fair Wine Competition, held October 7-8 in Raleigh, had 416 wines submitted by 51 N.C. wineries. Childress Vineyards took home the N.C. Winegrowers Cup and Best of Show honors with its 2006 Cabernet Franc. Biltmore Winery led the medal count with 43 awards. Cypress Bend Vineyards took the...

Opening Weekend for Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary Is Filled With Tradition, Presentations, Music, and Dance

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:46:19 +0000

ASHEVILLE, NC AND ROANOKE, VA – The 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway will officially get underway November 12, 2009, with students from Cherokee, NC, schools participating as part of the launch. The students have been studying the history and heritage of the Parkway and of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with much of...

NASCAR Hall of Fame Sets Value-Focused Admission

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:04:50 +0000

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR Hall of Fame officials announced today many of the highly anticipated details regarding visits to the new 150,000-square foot interactive, entertainment attraction under construction in uptown Charlotte, N.C., including ticket information, charter memberships, a national sweepstakes, operating hours and the date...

Ski and Ride All Six North Carolina Resorts This Winter With the Gold Card

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:04:19 +0000

North Carolina Ski Areas Association (NCSAA), Banner Elk, NC – Purchase your North Carolina Ski Areas Association Gold Card and ski or ride all of the six North Carolina ski areas anytime. There are no block-out dates and the purchaser may ski or ride at any North Carolina Resort during any session regardless of holiday...

Halloween in Transylvania County

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:59:12 +0000

Transylvania County, NC - Why wouldn’t you want to be in TRAN--syl-VA-nia County for Halloween? There is no other area besides Romania that combines the beautiful outdoors with the love of festivities to honor all mystical souls. Nature lovers can explore the Devil’s Courthouse, Graveyard Fields, or the Haunted Corn Maze...

All You Fear Is Here as SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt Debuts its 10th Season of Fright on September 25!

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:19:28 +0000

The Terror reigns with new attractions, more monsters, and more nights of horror! CHARLOTTE, N.C. - If you have ever experienced the ghastly terror of a night at SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt, be warned, with a NEW sinister maze, a new eerie scare zone, a disturbing new show, and double the monsters, all you fear is here! Sixteen nights...

Swing in the Smokies: Pack the Clubs for a Unique Golf Experience

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:55:15 +0000

Six Haywood County Courses Offer Fun Challenges in Colorful Mountain Setting, Scenic Surroundings HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. - Home to six amazing courses, Haywood County offers excitement from tee to green on every hole for golfers of all skill levels—all while surrounded by breathtaking views of the mountainous landscape of the...

Pinehurst in Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Activities Offer Free Spa Treatments

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:37:15 +0000

VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. – Who do you know that has breast cancer? Today, everyone has a quick answer. It’s the reason why Pinehurst Resort and its Spa at Pinehurst have dedicated October 1 as Breast Cancer Awareness Day – to cheer on those in their fight, to reward the friends that support them, and to...

NC Wines Win Awards At Pinehurst’s 2009 Wine Competition

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:08:09 +0000

VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. - In a year of value in the wine industry, quality is still emerging in Australia, Chile and even North Carolina. But the 60 panel judges at Pinehurst’s third annual Festival Focus Wine Competition still ruled that California leads the pack. Over 130 wineries submitted entries to the...

International Civil Rights Center & Museum Announces Exhibits & Artifacts

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:44:23 +0000

Lunch Counter and Original Seats Are Highlights of the Historic Site Where the Sit-In Movement Began GREENSBORO, N.C. — On Feb. 1, 2010, the nation will mark the 50th anniversary of the sit-in movement with the grand opening of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro, N.C. In advance of its opening, the...

Sunny Savers Discount Program

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:33:46 +0000

Cape Fear Coast, N.C. - Sunny isn’t just a familiar weather forecast on Wilmington & NC’s Cape Fear Coast, it’s also the name of a new online resource for last-minute travel deals to the popular coastal destination. On Wednesday, August 26, the Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) launched...

Scenic Train Now Open at Ghost Town

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:24:28 +0000

Maggie Valley, N.C. – Ghost Town’s Scenic Train is now open. The train circles around Western Town within the mountain top theme park and provides beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. This is the first time the Scenic Train has operated under Ghost Town's new ownership group who re-opened Ghost Town in...

Flat Rock Music Festival Brings Fresh, Live Music and Performers From All Over the Southeast

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:51:29 +0000

Flat Rock, N.C. - The evenings are getting cooler as the Flat Rock Music Festival is warming up the opening acts for the 14th annual kick off of the Flat Rock Music Festival at Camp Ton-a-wandah. "It is such an amazing feat to see so many helpers and volunteers pour out of the woodwork to get everything ready and prepared to host such a...

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum Announces Grand Opening Activities

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:41:59 +0000

Museum Chairman Skip Alston Previews Three-Day Event GREENSBORO, N.C. — The International Civil Rights Center & Museum today announced its grand opening with activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the F.W. Woolworth sit-ins. The Museum will officially open on Feb. 1, 2010. “The International Civil Rights Center...

Celebrate Cultural Diversity in Greater Raleigh this Fall

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:56:05 +0000

More than 10 Festivals Take Place Throughout North Carolina’s Capital City Raleigh, N.C. – From saris to sombreros and baklava to biscotti, the Raleigh area celebrates the world’s cultures with more than 10 community-wide festivals this fall. Consistently ranked as a top place to live, work and play by numerous...

Robert Mondavi Winery Chef Tops List of Experts at Pinehurst's Food and Wine Fest

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:16:26 +0000

VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. – If food and wine are your passions, this is the one last minute summer trip that, starting at $262 for room, breakfast, wine tastings and gourmet dinners, is the value of the season. Pinehurst opens its 21st year of the annual Food and Wine Festival this Labor Day weekend, September 3-7, 2009 – and...

Balloons Fly Over Statesville in October

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:32:27 +0000

STATESVILLE, N.C. – The Carolina BalloonFest will be held Friday, Oct. 23 – Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at the Statesville Regional Airport. More than 50 colorful hot air balloons are expected to participate. Weather permitting, mass ascensions will be held around 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. The infamous Balloon Glow will be held on...

Daniel Boone Days Music & Culture Festival is Sept. 4-5

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:55:44 +0000

BOONE, N.C. – The second annual Daniel Boone Days Music & Culture Festival is set for Sept. 4-5 in Boone. This newly-minted Labor Day weekend tradition kicks off Friday, Sept. 4, with a symposium on Daniel Boone followed by a wine dinner featuring the wines of Fess Parker, television’s original Daniel Boone. Saturday,...

Richard Childress Racing to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Fan Day on October 22

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:12:49 +0000

RCRFanDay.com Launched as Part of RCR’s 40th Anniversary Celebration WELCOME, N.C. – Richard Childress Racing will celebrate its 40th anniversary October 22 with RCR Fan Day at its headquarters in Welcome, N.C. Proceeds from RCR Fan Day will benefit the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma. The Childress Institute...

Mile High Kite Festival – Fun Option for Labor Day Weekend

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:48:38 +0000

BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. – Looking for something different this Labor Day weekend? Go fly a kite. The seventh annual Mile High Kite Festival is a free event that takes place Sunday, Sept. 6, in the meadows at the top of Beech Mountain next to the Brick Oven Pizzeria. The festival allows children of all ages to fly a kite at an...

Steve Martin to Perform at Mountain Song Festival in Brevard

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:34:29 +0000

Brevard, N.C. - Steve Martin, the renowned actor, author, comedian and musician, will perform at the 4th Annual Mountain Song Festival, September 11-12 in Brevard, North Carolina. Martin gave a surprise performance at last year’s festival when he joined the Steep Canyon Rangers, host band for the festival, for their second set....

Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel in North Carolina Breaks Ground on a New 532-room Guest Tower

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:20:47 +0000

Part of $633 Million Expansion Project Scheduled for Completion in 2012 Cherokee, N.C. – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel today held ceremonies and broke ground on its new 532-room luxury Tower, part of a $633 million expansion that will position the property as the premier gaming destination in the Southeast and a...

The Carolina Inn Introduces Four Exclusive Golf Packages with UNC’s Finley Golf Club, Governors Club and The Preserve at Jordan Lake

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:09:39 +0000

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The historic Carolina Inn introduces four new exclusive golf packages featuring renowned golf courses designed by Tom Fazio (Finley Golf Course), Jack Nicklaus (Governors Club) and Davis Love III (The Preserve at Jordan Lake) – all architects with ties to the University of North Carolina (UNC). The...

Four Square Restaurant & the Yancey House are Crowned the 2009 “Best Dish in North Carolina” Winners

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:31:13 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. – Four Square Restaurant, a ten year Durham establishment, has won the 2009 Best Dish in NC restaurant contest for Fine Dining. The 2009 Casual Dining winner is The Yancey House Restaurant, located in the Historic Bartlett Yancey House in Yanceyville, NC. Judges have tasted the food, awarded points for...

North Carolina’s Fall Color Display Debuts in Blowing Rock

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:13:02 +0000

“Meet me at the intersection of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock and fall color” BLOWING ROCK N.C. – Visitors wanting to experience spectacular North Carolina fall color early in the leaf season should head for Blowing Rock. At nearby Grandfather Mountain and other locations above 5000 feet, fall color usually...

North Carolina, “Get Off Your County Seat”

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:17:54 +0000

Register to Win a Weekend in the Raleigh Area RALEIGH, N.C. – The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau and American Express invite North Carolina residents to “Get Off Your County Seat” and visit Raleigh, kicking off a year-long sweepstakes that will reward 100 winners, one from each of North Carolina’s 100...

Cyclists Can Test Their Stamina at 4th Annual Tour de Tuck

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:06:22 +0000

Cyclists looking for an endurance test will find it in Jackson County on Sept. 19 during the fourth annual Tour de Tuck Bike Challenge. SYLVA, N.C. - The Tour de Tuck is a demanding 105-mile timed ride featuring 40 miles along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and a cumulative elevation gain of 11,000 feet. The ride is named after the Tuckasegee River,...

New Company Offers Guided Tours of Lower Cape Fear Historic Sites

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:23:23 +0000

WILMINGTON, N.C. - Dram Tree Books author and publisher Jack E. Fryar, Jr. is pleased to announce the formation of Dram Tree Historical Tours, a new company that will afford locals and visitors to southeastern North Carolina an opportunity to see the most significant historic sites along the lower Cape Fear River in New Hanover and Brunswick...

Sixth Annual Roanoke Island American Indian Cultural Festival and Powwow

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:32:23 +0000

Roanoke Island, N.C. - Come and enjoy this wonderful native experience as tribes gather on ancestral grounds to celebrate and share our culture on the west side of Roanoke Island along the tranquil waters of the Croatan Sound. This event will feature a gathering of American Indian tribes from across the nation dressed in tribal regalia,...

Historic Edenton Summer Sizzlers For Day and Overnight Trippers

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:09:16 +0000

Edenton, N.C. - Summer is the perfect time to explore rich history, beautiful sites along the water, rotating art exhibits, guided walking and trolley tours, historic places, paddle creeks and rivers, antique and boutique shops, dining in fine restaurants and for those that need an extra day to take it all in, accommodations to suit...

Annual Potters Market Invitational Returns With Fresh New Line-Up

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:04:37 +0000

Delhom Service League sponsors annual fundraiser to benefit The Mint Museum Charlotte, N. C. — Craft enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet and purchase works by some of North Carolina’s top potters at the 5th Annual Potters Market Invitational. Widely regarded as one of the most popular pottery sales in the region, the...

Concerts on the Creek Coming to Sylva Pavilion in August

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:57:44 +0000

Free Saturday evening concerts are coming to Sylva this August. SYLVA, N.C. - The inaugural Concerts on the Creek series features five top-notch regional bands. The shows are sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and take place at the new pavilion beside Scott Creek in the Bridge Park in downtown Sylva. “All the bands...

Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair is One of Largest in the Mountains

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:30:56 +0000

BURNSVILLE, N.C. – The town square of Burnsville will again serve as the picturesque setting for one of the largest crafts fairs in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 53rd annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair takes place Aug. 7-8, offering nearly every kind of handmade craft imaginable. The popularity of the fair is such that it draws...

Festival Highlights Regional Furniture Heritage

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:21:54 +0000

Hickory, N.C. - Each year, visitors travel to western North Carolina in order to interact with furniture craftsmen and artisans as they demonstrate their unique skills and trades throughout the Mart. “This region is rich in furniture heritage and culture and people have a genuine interest in learning more about the quality of...

Literary Festival to Offer Plenty for Kids

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:19:11 +0000

CHAPEL HILL, N.C – R.L. Stine will give Carolina kids goose bumps. Kids will see and hear best-loved children’s authors and say “Hi” to a walking talking Clifford the Big Red Dog. They can make masks of favorite book characters, join in a Kids Character Parade, make puppets and draw pictures to illustrate a...

Carolina Beach is the Top Beach for Readers of AAA's Home & Away Magazine

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:30:31 +0000

Ohio's AAA Members Rank Carolina Beach Number One On A List That Includes Poipu, Hawaii and Sanibel Island, Florida Carolina Beach, N.C. — Carolina Beach, N.C. is the top choice for vacationing motorists from Ohio, according to the results of a readers' poll that appeared in Home & Away magazine's July/August 2009 issue. Home...

Elizabeth City Invites Travelers to “Take 15 and Save 15” with July and August Lodging Promotion

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:57:32 +0000

Elizabeth City, N.C. – From classic outdoor movies in the park to bocce ball games on the waterfront green, Elizabeth City has enough fun-in-the-summer activities for a great getaway – and the “Harbor of Hospitality®” is offering an incentive for travelers to visit now. During the months of July and August, visitors...

Duplin Winery Announces the Release of the 2009 MotherVine Wine

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:02:55 +0000

The long-anticipated release of the 2009 MotherVine Wine is here. Duplin Winery bottled the Scuppernong wine Wednesday, June 17th. The long-anticipated release of the 2009 MotherVine Wine is official. Duplin Winery, the world’s largest producer of Muscadine wines, first released this premium scuppernong wine last year to...

One-Of-A-Kind Roller Coaster Now Open

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:29:20 +0000

Maggie Valley, N.C. – The world’s only roller coaster that is literally located on the side of a mountain, the Cliffhanger, is now open at Ghost Town in the Sky, Western North Carolina’s mountain top theme park and family destination. “There's no other coaster like it in the world. It’s the only...

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Open January 2, 2010

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:40:11 +0000

Museum Will Introduce an Important Collection to an American Audience Charlotte, N.C. – The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the only museum dedicated to the exhibition of mid 20th-century European modern art in the southeast, will open to the public Saturday, January 2, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Construction of the...

Mint Museum of Craft + Design Exhibition Explores American Quilts

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:05:42 +0000

Exhibition on view July 25, 2009 – February 6, 2010 CHARLOTTE, N.C. − Selections from a rich artistic tradition will be displayed at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design beginning this summer in the exhibition American Quilt Classics, 1800-1980: The Bresler Collection. From rare crib quilts to modern Amish textiles, the quilts on...

Avery County Chamber Brings World Renowned Artists to the High Country at the 18th Annual Fine Art and Master Craft Festival

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:10:56 +0000

Avery County, N.C. - Be sure to catch world renowned artists’ right here in downtown Banner Elk at the Banner Elk Elementary School, July 18 & 19 and August 22 & 23. Since 2006 we have welcomed Ross Jeffries to our festival, and we are pleased to announce he will be joining us again this year for both the...

Tweetsie Railroad Hosts the HIT Entertainment Fun Festival

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:07:41 +0000

Tweetsie Railroad Welcomes Barney™, Bob the Builder™ and Angelina Ballerina™ for Fun-Filled Family Event Blowing Rock, N.C. – Tweetsie Railroad is the summer destination for fun when the HIT Entertainment Fun Festival comes to town from July 17-19, 2009. This fun-filled family festival stars Barney, Bob the...

32nd Annual Sourwood Festival in Downtown Black Mountain

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:02:13 +0000

Black Mountain, N.C. - The Sourwood Festival, now in its 32nd year, is a traditional, family-oriented mountain festival bringing fun and entertainment to the community since 1977. Sponsored by the Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce, the festival takes place in historic downtown August 8 and 9. The event is free and open...

Kure Beach: An Affordable Summer Vacation Destination

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:47:02 +0000

Enjoy Sun, Fun And A Bit Of History, While Keeping Money In Your Wallet Kure Beach, N.C. — The school year has come to a close and the temperature outside continues to rise. The lazy days of summer have arrived. Trying to plan a last-minute summer vacation without breaking the bank, then Kure Beach is the perfect destination. Kure...

A Smoky Mountain Soar Through The Trees

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:56:07 +0000

Nantahala Gorge, N.C. – No need to travel to the tropics to fly through a rain forest. The first Canopy Tour in the North Carolina Smokies is now as close as a few hours drive and you won't need a passport or inoculations to visit. The Smoky Mountain region is well known for outdoor adventure and has now become a bit more exciting....

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte Unveils Slate of Environmental Firsts for the Top-Tier Hotel Sector

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:17:11 +0000

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A slate of eco-friendly firsts will be unveiled when The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte opens this October, from a green, vegetated roof to employee uniforms made of fabric derived from regenerated plastic bottle materials. The first environmentally-built hotel for The Ritz-Carlton brand and the first for greater Charlotte, the...

Museum Hosts African American Heritage Day

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:35:26 +0000

African American Heritage Day to be held at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum Sedalia, N.C. - The Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum is holding their Annual African American Heritage Day on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 11 AM to 4 PM. This is a free outdoor event. Headlining the entertainment during Heritage Day will be...

Family Friendly, Fun & Free in the Smokies

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:58:58 +0000

Bryson City, N.C. - 10 family friendly, fun and free activites toto do when you visit the Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains area. Explore the Deep Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Offering hiking to three waterfalls, tubing, picnicking and camping facilities, this area is a favorite of visitors...

Fullsteam Brewery To Begin Operations in Durham’s Central Park District in Late 2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:26:56 +0000

Well-known North Carolina beer advocate on a new mission: Define Southern beer. Durham, N.C. – Excitement is brewing at Fullsteam Brewery, the newest addition to the Durham and North Carolina craft beer scene. Fullsteam’s new home is an 8,100-square-foot warehouse at 726 Rigsbee Avenue where test batches of its signature...

Introducing Eat Charlotte

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:33:45 +0000

A premier group of independently-owned neighborhood restaurants Charlotte, N.C. - Briana Cohen, founder of Eat Charlotte, announced that Friday, June 19, 2009 will be the launch date for the group and its website EatCharlotte.net; a community of independently-owned neighborhood driven restaurants working together to ignite the local dining...

Jackson County to Show Free Summer Outdoor Movies

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:05:34 +0000

SYLVA & DILLSBORO, N.C. – The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has created Outdoor Movie Night, a monthly showing of modern classics this summer that is sure to fit any budget. From June through September, folks can grab a lawn chair or blanket and attend each movie free of charge. Outdoor Movie Night takes place on...

Blowing Rock to Host Start of Fall Cycle North Carolina Bicycle Ride

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:15:12 +0000

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. – Blowing Rock has been chosen Host Town for the start of the 2009 Cycle North Carolina Fall Ride. More than 1000 cyclists from 40 states and three foreign countries will gather in Blowing Rock on Saturday, Sep. 26 to begin the weeklong, 475-mile, recreational trek along the state’s scenic back roads from the...

Stella Parton Lends a Hand to Ghost Town In The Sky As The Park Stabilizes and Grows

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:07:07 +0000

Maggie Valley, NC – Stella Parton joins Ghost Town in The Sky as Entertainment Consultant to bring in “World Class” entertainment and to begin the development of the parks newest themed addition which will showcase the rich cultural history of Western North Carolina. Stella plans to bring in headline acts to fill the...

Free Family Fun on the Outer Banks

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:59:33 +0000

America’s Beach offers a treasure of free stuff to do! MANTEO, N.C. – If you are looking for fun in the sun without burning your bank account, head to the Outer Banks of North Carolina this summer for a treasure of free activities and adventure that will make this year’s vacation one to remember. We’re just a...

Land Rover Experience Driving School Introduces New Inn-to-Inn Adventure Package

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:56:19 +0000

Asheville, N.C. – The Land Rover Experience Driving School at Biltmore is offering adventure-minded vacationers a world class on- and off-road driving adventure with two distinct luxury hotel experiences in its new Land Rover Experience Inn-to-Inn package in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Both the Inn on Biltmore Estate...

20th Anniversary Stay-and-Play Option Begins in June at the National Golf Club

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:11:55 +0000

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – From June 1 through the end of August 2009, National Golf Club is offering a special stay-and-play package as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. The package allows golfers to stay overnight in a villa or club cottage and enjoy two rounds on National’s Jack Nicklaus signature course at the...

NC Zoo Celebrates Bears in June (and Father’s Day, Too)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:24:14 +0000

ASHEBORO, N.C. - The North Carolina Zoo will hold the first of four June weekend celebrations of bears—and bees--Saturday, June 6, in the park, when guests can explore life as a bear and later catch the buzz on bees. This weekend’s bear event, “Polar Paws Claws,” will feature polar bears and will be...

An Appalachian Summer Festival’s 25th Anniversary Season, June 27 – July 25

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:20 +0000

Boone, N.C. — Appalachian State University announces the 25th Anniversary season of its premier summer arts attraction, An Appalachian Summer Festival. The 2009 season is scheduled from June 27 – July 25, and features several of the festival’s most popular artists from the past, including Pilobolus Dance Theater and the...

The Crystal Coast Captures the Summer Spirit with Family-Friendly Budget Travel to the Southern Outer Banks

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:19:50 +0000

Carteret County, N.C. - With the continuation of the economic downturn, 2009 trends show that travelers are taking vacations that do not break the bank, which is what visitors experience in the Crystal Coast -- North Carolina’s budget-friendly destination -- where the 85 miles of beach is the draw for summer visitors. The Crystal Coast...

The Carteret Catch Program Sustains A Community's 400 Year-Old Industry, Providing the Freshest Seafood Available

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:09:58 +0000

Carteret County, N.C. - While more than 80 percent of seafood served in the U.S. is imported, the Crystal Coast -- North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks -- provides visitors the chance to dine on “fresh from the docks” seafood that was caught the same day in clean, North Carolina coastal waters with the Carteret Catch...

North Carolina Zoo Invites Media to "Acacia Station" Grand Opening

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:21:21 +0000

Asheboro, N.C. — Reporters, editors, free-lance writers, photographers and videographers are all invited to the North Carolina Zoo on Friday, June 5, for official ribbon-cutting ceremonies of the “Acacia Station,” a tree-level deck where zoo visitors can offer food to the giraffes. Located at the northern edge of...

Blue Ridge BBQ Festival Goes Even Greener

Thu, 28 May 2009 15:21:53 +0000

Going Green at Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival - Everyone Doing Their Part The Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival is right on track to meet its Going Green goal of reducing waste by 75 percent. Great numbers were produced in 2006, 2007, and 2008 and Green Committee co-chairs Betsy Burdett and Carolyn Ashburn believe that if...

NC Arboretum Celebrates the Art and Science of Birds

Tue, 26 May 2009 14:38:50 +0000

Exhibit Highlights Bird Illustration as Arboretum Celebrates the NC Birding Trail Guide ASHEVILLE, NC – The North Carolina Arboretum celebrates the art and science of birds with “H. Douglas Pratt and John C. Sill's BIRDS: The Science of Illustration,” a new exhibit opening May 21 at The Baker Exhibit Center. In...

Wilkes Museum Showcases the American Revolution and the Carolina Backcountry in New Exhibit

Mon, 25 May 2009 14:28:39 +0000

The American Revolution: Turmoil in the Carolina Backcountry exhibit Twenty years after the failed attempt to establish an English colony at North Carolina’s Roanoke Island, the first permanent English settlement in America was founded at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. A century and a half later, the leading edge of European...

Summer Entertainment With The Wilkes Playmakers

Sun, 24 May 2009 14:44:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilkes County, N.C. - Tickets are now on sale for three weeks of summer entertainment with Wilkes Playmakers' outdoor productions of Moonshine & Thunder - The Junior Johnson Story (showdates are June 26, 27, 28, 30 & July 1, 2, 3) and Tom Dooley - A Wilkes County Legend (July 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14,...

Ghost Town And Cliffhanger Rollercoaster Re-Open

Thu, 21 May 2009 17:20:42 +0000

Western theme park opens for 2009 season with live-action shows, a cliff-side coaster and a beautiful setting Maggie Valley, NC – Ghost Town in the Sky, North Carolina’s mountaintop family theme park, will open for the 2009 season on Friday, May 22, for this Memorial Weekend. Ghost Town is famous for...

The 20th Annual Mayberry Days September 24th – 27th, 2009

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:18:05 +0000

Mount Airy, N.C. - Mayberry Days is the biggest annual event celebrating The Andy Griffith Show. It has always been for the fans, but you never know who else will be there. This the annual festival of the Surry Arts Council that brings fans and friends from all over the country together in Andy Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, North...

Mountain Heritage Trout Cities in Western NC Announce Troutacular Trout Festival

Wed, 20 May 2009 16:49:06 +0000

Spruce Pine/Bakersville, N.C. - It’s a tale of two cities, well actually two towns. Two Mitchell County towns are joining together to host a trout festival simultaneously in both towns on the same day. Spruce Pine and Bakersville, the two largest towns in Mitchell County will host Troutacular! a Mountain Heritage...

An Appalachian Summer Festival Offers Getaway Packages, Restaurant Discounts

Fri, 15 May 2009 18:32:17 +0000

Boone, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s premier summer arts attraction, An Appalachian Summer Festival, features a variety of stellar arts events, including Pilobolus Dance Theater, the Celtic sensation Leahy, Joan Baez, Melissa Manchester and Kenny Loggins, as well as visual arts, film and educational events. Arts...

The American History Course With A 750-Mile Long Classroom

Thu, 14 May 2009 19:46:58 +0000

Fayetteville, N.C. - Creates 11 Themed Driving Trails Covering 250 Years In American History The community that declared itself the “Most Patriotic Town In America” in 2005 and the “First Soldiers’ Sanctuary” in 2008 has created 750 miles of patriotically themed driving trails for visitors. Over 750...

10 North Carolina Mountain Hikes for Summer

Thu, 14 May 2009 19:28:36 +0000

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - It’s time to hit the trails! The popular online travel guide to the Asheville area, www.RomanticAsheville.com, selected its top 10 easy and FREE day hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina for 2009. Gorges State Park: New parking and trails open in May for much better access to rugged river...

Garden Named Top Wedding Venue

Thu, 14 May 2009 18:29:29 +0000

BELMONT, N.C. – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has been named one of the Southeast’s best wedding venues by The Knot, a national resource for wedding planning that operates a magazine, a website and other media outlets. The Garden was among only 11 North Carolina venues to be recognized in the receptions sites category. The...

American Dance Festival Explores where Ballet and Modern Meet June 11 - July 25, 2009

Thu, 14 May 2009 18:10:14 +0000

AT-A-GLANCE Durham, N.C - The 2009 ADF Season includes inaugural performances at the new Durham Performing Arts Center and will also feature works presented at Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University. 8 WORLD PREMIERES Shen Wei’s Re- Part III, performed by Shen Wei Dance Arts Emanuel Gat’s Winter Voyage,...

Chocolate + Beer + Farmers’ Markets = Summer

Wed, 13 May 2009 15:47:43 +0000

Taste Carolina takes you on a journey of each, for a limited time Summer Tours 2009 The Chocolate Tour Is your mouth watering yet? Nothing stimulates the senses like chocolate. After exploring “Chocolate: The Exhibition,” at The Museum of Natural Sciences, it’s on to sensory overload! We’ll indulge you in an intense...

Museum of the Cape Fear Offers Memorial Display

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:27:56 +0000

Fayetteville, NC - People deal with tragedy in different ways. After Lt. Hugh William Wellons was killed in Vietnam in 1966, his family left a crate of his personal effects relatively undisturbed for over 40 years. The army shipped his crate home after his death. Hugh’s sister, Caroline Parsons, agreed to let staff from the Museum...

Art in the Park Saturdays Enliven Next Six Months in Blowing Rock

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:08:30 +0000

Blowing Rock, N.C. - Between May and October in Blowing Rock, Art in the Park Saturdays add to the town’s seasonal charm and hospitality. Visitors staying for the traditional Saturday event and strolling Main Street can also take in other area attractions, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Moses Cone Manor, Grandfather Mountain,...

North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Announces Walk of Fame

Mon, 11 May 2009 15:36:04 +0000

Mooresville, NC - The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame (“NCARHOF”) is offering race fans yet another reason to visit Mooresville North Carolina also known as “Race City USA”. Historic Downtown Mooresville will be the home of the new attraction known as the North Carolina Auto Racing Walk of Fame. ...

The Ballantyne Launches Summer of Food and Wine Celebration

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:16:42 +0000

Complementing Package Offers Definitive Gastronomic Getaway Charlotte, N.C. – Committed to providing the best in farm fresh ingredients, quality wines and captivating culinary events, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge invites guests on an epicurean adventure with the Summer of Food & Wine Celebration. From Friday, May 22...

Take Dad to Pinehurst this Father's Day

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:51:57 +0000

Village of Pinehurst, NC - If you’re looking to win the kid-of-the-year award, taking your dad to Pinehurst for Father’s Day just might seal the deal. The world-renowned golf resort is making it easy to impress him through its inaugural Father’s Day weekend event, June 19-21, 2009. The three-night stay includes a round...

Jump Start Summer with Memorial Day Weekend Events in Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast

Wed, 06 May 2009 13:35:30 +0000

Wilmington, NC - Are you looking for a way to jump-start the summer without breaking the bank? Look no further than Wilmington & North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast. From the river to the sea, Memorial Day weekend is brimming with free and low-cost events to make your first summer getaway especially memorable. Here’s a sampling of...

NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge Format Remains Same for Fifth Annual Event

Mon, 04 May 2009 19:14:43 +0000

Harrisburg, NC – April 27, 2009 – The 2009 NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman, a fan-friendly event that features competition between the series’ top pit crews, is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 14 at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased online at...

1 Coffee 5 Ways: 3CUPS Weekly Coffee Brewing Workshop

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:47:01 +0000

Chapel Hill, NC - Coffee Specialist Badi Bradley has expanded 3CUPS current Coffee Brewing Workshop, adding Iced Coffee. These free workshops, which take place every other Saturday at noon, are designed as instruction for novices and connoisseurs alike on the proper technique for making coffee – at home! The workshop also...

Sugar Mountain Resort's Summer Season Begins Friday May 1, 2009

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:40:47 +0000

SUGAR MOUNTAIN, NC –Sugar Mountain Resort’s summer season www.skisugar.com/summer begins Friday, May 1st with the opening of the areas hiking and biking trails and concludes on Sunday, October 11th following the 19th Annual Oktoberfest celebration www.skisugar.com/oktoberfest. Miles of hiking and biking...

North Carolina High Country Vacation Planner Available

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:44:48 +0000

BOONE, N.C. – The 2009 mountain vacation planner for the North Carolina High Country is now available. This is the 17th year for the guide, produced and distributed free of charge by High Country Host. It contains a variety of vacation activities and lodging options for visitors to the High Country, which is anchored by the popular...

Great Deals on Mothers Day and Fathers Day Getaways on Bald Head Island

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:37:27 +0000

Bald Head Island, NC – For those looking for a unique way to pamper the special lady in their lives this Mother’s Day, Bald Head Island Limited is offering great weekend getaways just for moms. Our Mothers Day package includes 25% off accommodations for stays of two nights or more from May 8 through 15. The Mothers Day...

African American Heritage Day to be held at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:04:45 +0000

Sedalia, NC - The Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum is holding their annual African American Heritage Day on Saturday, July 18, 2009, from 11am to 4pm. This is a free, outdoor event for families. Rain or shine! The day recognizes and celebrates the history, music, dance and craftwork of African Americans from North Carolina and the...

A “Slow Food Feast” in Ten Courses

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:45:48 +0000

Slow Food USA Ark of Taste Event to Highlight Rare Regional Foods in a 10-Course Dinner at Beaver Dam Davidson, NC – Critically endangered foods, such as meat from the Red Wattle Hog and the American Chincilla Rabbit as well as fruits like American Heirloom Pears, will be the focal point of a unique dining experience, The Ark of Taste:...

Changing Places Now On Exhibit at Levine Museum of the New South

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:03:57 +0000

Charlotte, NC - On February 14, Levine Museum of the New South launched Changing Places, a year-long exhibit project and the most ambitious initiative since the museum’s founding. The opening weekend drew over 2000, and since then, the exhibit has received strong attendance, interest and reviews from visitors. What is it?...

Free Your Spirit & Wallet: Asheville Spring/Summer Travel Savings

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:43:22 +0000

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – As consumers seek inexpensive ways to exercise their right for some much needed R&R this spring and summer, Asheville has launched CoolAshevilleSavings.com. Named one of the world’s must-see destinations by Frommer’s and recently ranked a top 10 value destination for couples in search of romance (D.K....

Park Recruits Volunteers to Assist with Elk Program

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:44:04 +0000

Cataloochee, NC - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Volunteers-in-Parks program is currently enlisting volunteers to assist with the experimental elk reintroduction project in Cataloochee Valley, N.C. The “Elk Bugle Corps” program was created in 2007 to assist rangers with providing visitor information on responsible...

Tweetsie Railroad’s 2009 Season Opens May 1 and More

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:00:14 +0000

Day Out With Thomas™, Barney™, Letterland and More Headline Tweetsie Railroad’s 2009 Season Tweetsie Theme Park and Wild West Adventure Opens May 1st Blowing Rock, N.C. (April 20, 2009) – Tweetsie Railroad, nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, will welcome the first guests of the 2009 season on Friday,...

New Events on Parade at Theater of the American South

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:51:58 +0000

Wilson, NC – Theater of the American South will launch a host of new Saturday events as part of its 2009 season. The festival of Southern plays, food, and culture will open May 14 and run through May 31 in Wilson, NC. Featured plays will be THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST, the acclaimed comedy by Pulitzer Prize winning...

Knights of the Black Flag

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:09:53 +0000

Raleigh, NC - Marauders. Plunderers. Bloodthirsty sea-thieves. Whatever their name, pirates have wreaked havoc on the high seas since waterway travel began. These seafaring scoundrels command attention in a major exhibit at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Knights of the Black Flag explores the legacy of pirates, from ancient times to...

Beech to Host Cycling Time Trial Weekend

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:25:51 +0000

Beech Mountain, N.C. – In the spring of 1998, Lance Armstrong came to Beech Mountain to train for the first of his seven-straight Tour de France victories. This spring, cycling aficionados can put themselves to the test on the same curvy mountain ascent that inspired Armstrong. The first annual Beech Mountain “Beest”...

Sensory Overload in North Carolina’s Capital City

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:40:31 +0000

Raleigh, N.C. – The Raleigh area gives you more than 150 reasons to celebrate this May with 20 festivals, 37 sporting events, 11 culinary experiences, more than 50 concerts, six shopping extravaganzas, four major museum exhibitions, 25 FREE attractions, Raleigh Fashion Week, Triangle Restaurant Week and a tour of urban chicken...

Haw River Valley Recognized as Third AVA in North Carolina

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:37:09 +0000

Alamance County, NC - When you think of well-known wine regions in the United States, names like Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley come to mind. Now Piedmont North Carolina has its own unique wine region to boast about. The Haw River Valley has been recognized recently by the federal government as a distinctive grape growing and...

Let Serenity Of Mountain Setting Take You, And The Girls, To Pure Nirvana

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:15:53 +0000

Enjoy the Pampering You Deserve By Taking Advantage of the Girlfriend Getaway Offer Haywood County, N.C. - Leave the kids, husbands and responsibilities at home, and indulge in a weekend of fun and relaxation with your girlfriends in the beautiful mountain setting of Western North Carolina. Participating accommodations in Maggie Valley...

Calaboose Cellars Wines Featured Onboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:44:52 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Andrews, N.C. - While visitors explore the mountains and natural beauty of Western North Carolina onboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad this year, they will be able to enjoy a glass of wine from local winery Calaboose Cellars. Located just 40 minutes from the Bryson City Depot in Andrews, NC, Calaboose Cellars...

New Western NC Museum Guide Available Free

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:00:56 +0000

Museums Offer Agricultural Themed Exhibits For 2009 Asheville, N.C. - There are over 100 museums listed in the new comprehensive Western North Carolina Museum Guide. They are available at Western NC Visitor Centers, Chambers of Commerce, all museums in Western North Carolina and can be downloaded from www.fomhnc.org Museums in Western NC...

425th Anniversary of the Roanoke Voyages

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:35:47 +0000

Roanoke Island, N.C. - Roanoke Island Festival Park will commemorate the first landing of English ships in the New World on July 13, 2009. Opening ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. In 1584, Queen Elizabeth I granted Sir Walter Raleigh a patent to discover territory in the New World and plant an English colony there. In April 1584,...

Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival Again Named NC State Barbecue Championship

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:27:43 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tryon, N.C. - Once again, the Governor of the Great State of North Carolina has honored the Blue Ridge Barbecue & Music Festival. In a Proclamation received this week, Governor Beverly Perdue stated that the event shall be known as a North Carolina State Championship and that June 12-13, 2009, shall be “The...

Honoring a Great Smoky Mountains Man

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:25:36 +0000

May 1st is Horace Kephart Day in Bryson City, North Carolina Bryson City, N.C. - “Rustle out, boys! We’ve got to git a soon start if you want bear brains an’ liver for supper.” With that appetizing reveille, the gangly bear hunter roused Horace Kephart from sleep at a remote camp in the Great Smoky Mountains. The year...

Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:16:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tours now available Durham, N.C. - This month Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours introduced a new foodie-focused tour company in the "Triangle," with tours now underway. Business partners Joe Philipose, a corporate lawyer, and Lesley Stracks-Mullem, an MBA graduate from UNC, have long been passionate...

NC Wine Pioneer Duplin Winery Wins Prestigious National Branding Awards

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:40:38 +0000

Rose Hill, N.C. - Duplin Winery is turning heads in the wine industry this month with the announcement of two prestigious brand growth awards. Normally reserved for the larger ‘corporate-controlled’ family of brands and west coast vineyards, it is an incredible milestone for Duplin Winery to recognized on both short lists. Duplin...

Five Chatham County (Pittsboro-Siler City) Bed & Breakfast Inns Form Trail

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:16:57 +0000

Open House Announced for May 24 Pittsboro, N.C. - Five Chatham County bed & breakfast inns have been working with the Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau to create the Heart of Carolina Bed & Breakfast Trail. The group officially launches the Trail with an Open House Tour on Sunday, May 24, 2009, from noon until six....

Springtime at Biltmore: Never-before-seen rooms open April 4 in Biltmore House

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:31:29 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three-year restoration is significant milestone for National Historic Landmark Asheville, N.C. - This year, springtime at Biltmore takes on a whole new meaning when a suite of four never-before-seen bedrooms opens to visitors for the first time on April 4, 2009. These rooms provide a deep and revitalized connection...

What’s New in Asheville for 2009?

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:19:54 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheville, N.C. - There are many new reasons to visit Asheville, North Carolina, this year. The RomanticAsheville.com travel guide created a “top 10” list of what’s new and not to miss: 1. Mt. Mitchell’s new observation deck opened in January after two years of construction. Enjoy...

Top Local Chefs to Offer a “Slow Food Feast”

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:25:46 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Slow Food USA Ark of Taste Event to Highlight Rare Regional Foods in a 10-Course Dinner at Historic Beaver Dam in Davidson Davidson, N.C. – Many of the state’s top chefs, farmers and food producers will gather at Beaver Dam Park in Davidson on May 16th for an unprecedented dining experience. Ten renowned...

Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:38:57 +0000

Scotland Neck, N.C. - Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park will break ground for its second phase of development Friday, March 6th at 1 p.m. The phase will include the first public, wheel chair-accessible treehouse in the State. The treehouse is part of a five-acre expansion and wetland restoration project that will allow the Park’s...

Food Fight! Game on! Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:44:57 +0000

“Fire on the Rock” Excitement Fuels Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival Blowing Rock, N.C. - Heating up year by year, the “Fire on the Rock” Chef’s Challenge has become the culinary confrontational centerpiece of the Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival. Showcased in an “Iron Chef” format at the Hayes...

Bald Head Island Limited Offers 15% Off Spring Getaways

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:38:54 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bald Head Island, N.C. - Just in time for spring travel planning, Bald Head Island Limited announces an unprecedented discount on vacation rentals. Travelers who book their vacation by March 31 will receive 15% off the listed accommodation rate for travel to the island by May 22, 2009. For those looking to come after...

Greensboro, N.C., Selected To Host 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:52:03 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colorado Springs, C.O. - U.S. Figure Skating announced today the selection of Greensboro, N.C., as the host city for the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Jan. 22-30, 2011. The event, held annually since 1914, is the nation’s most prestigious figure skating event. Over the course of a week 12 national...

Strap In for the Nation’s Only Drag Racing Experience

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:21:16 +0000

Concord, N.C. - Have you been to the races and watched cars travel down the racetrack at unbelievable speeds and thought I would love to try that? Well here is your opportunity. Doug Foley’s Drag Racing School offers two different programs. Fantasy Ride Let one of our instructors get you suited up with all the necessary safety...

March Madness Begins Monday, March 9th at Sugar Mountain Resort

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:03:43 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sugar Mountain Resort, N.C. - Take advantage of March Madness www.skisugar.com/rates discounts beginning March 9th and running through the end of the season. Receive up to 25% off lift ticket, rental equipment and lesson prices and 40% savings on Winter Value Packages www.skisugar.com/package. Don’t miss out on...

“Art DuckO” Exhibit at Museum of the Albemarle Celebrates North Carolina Waterfowl

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:55:15 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth City, N.C. - Traditions of duck hunting and decoy making are brought to life at the Museum of the Albemarle in a new exhibit, “Art DuckO: Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina.” More than 100 decoys by noted carvers, unique feathered fashions and interactive activities are featured in the exhibit...

North Carolina Humanities Council Announces Host Sites for Smithsonian Exhibition

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:38:03 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greensboro, N.C. - The North Carolina Humanities Council, in cooperation with six sites across the state, will bring Museum on Main Street, a Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), to North Carolina in 2010. New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music offers rural communities access to...

Biltmore to Open Antler Hill Village in Spring 2010

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:34:10 +0000

Asheville, N.C. - The Biltmore Company, which operates the National Historic Landmark Biltmore in Asheville, has announced that it will break ground on a new guest attraction, Antler Hill Village. Located adjacent to the Winery and River Bend Farm on its grounds, the area will be open to guests as part of daily admission to Biltmore. This...

Can You Win Unlimited Golf For a Year at Pinehurst?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:38:42 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Village Of Pinehurst, N.C. - How much golf can you play in a day? How about a full year? Pinehurst is challenging avid golfers to answer both - with an unprecedented grand prize to prove it. From now through May 31, golfers from around the globe can enter the resort’s spring sweepstakes to win unlimited...

Great Skiing In The Great Smokies

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:47:58 +0000

Fill Out Simple Entry Form at SmokyMountains.net for Chance to Win $1,300 Vacation Prize Haywood County, N.C. - You and three guests can win a trip to Maggie Valley, North Carolina, for a weekend of great skiing in the Great Smokies. It’s easy: just log on to www.smokeymountains.net and click the “Sunrise Sweepstakes”...

Celebrate 75th Anniversary Of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:30:33 +0000

Only Minutes from America’s Most-Visited Park, Haywood County Offers Ideal ‘Base Camp’ for Visit Haywood County, N.C. - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a milestone to celebrate in 2009. America’s most popular national park - with more than 9 million visitors annually - has been treating people from far and...

The Family Business: 175 Years of Pottery by the Owen/Owens Families

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:46:25 +0000

NORTH CAROLINA ARTS COUNCIL NEWS RELEASE Exhibition Fact Sheet Date January 14, 2009 - April 3, 2009. Admission The price of the exhibition is $2 for adults, $1 for 9th to 12th grade students, and free for children from kindergarten to 8th grade. Free for members. Description A comprehensive exhibition of one of North...

Springtime’s Premier Culinary Event in the High Country: Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival in Blowing Rock April 16 - 19

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:37:20 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blowing Rock, N.C. - When the cold days of winter are just a springtime memory in Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival beckons, April 16 through 19. Now in its fourth year, the festival combines the best in regional wines with the finest in local culinary talent, wrapped in the beauty and crisp...

APPALACHIA: History of Mountains and People

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:55:14 +0000

America’s First Environmental History Series A four-part series on PBS It is said that more is known about Appalachia - land stretching from New York to Mississippi and home to the oldest mountains in North America - that is untrue than about any other region of the country. APPALACHIA: History of Mountains and People, a four part...

What's New in Wilmington, 2009

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:37:08 +0000

There’s always something new to pique your curiosity in Wilmington & North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast (Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach & Wrightsville Beach). An affordable destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, the area welcomes new attractions, accommodations, and events. Headline News...

The Carolina Inn Celebrates Month of Romance in February

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:17:55 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chef Jimmy Reale Offers Five Course Aphrodisiac Themed Tasting Menu Chapel Hill, N.C. - Why settle for just a single day of romance in February when you can celebrate for the entire month at The Carolina Inn? The historic hotel is offering four special packages - Aphrodisiac Adventure, Romance As You Like It, Single...

Host Your Special Event ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:14:30 +0000

Beech Mountain, N.C. - Many places offer venues for celebrations, but only Beech Mountain can transport your special occasion to that enchanted spot “somewhere over the rainbow.” Beginning in 2009, the former Land of Oz theme park high atop Beech Mountain is available for private functions. Whether the event is a birthday,...

Famous Painting of The Carolina Inn by Pulitzer Prize Winning UNC Alum Jeff MacNelly, Found at Yard Sale, to be Unveiled January 16

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:48:31 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Son of artist to be present Chapel Hill, N.C. - A long-lost painting of the historic Carolina Inn on the University of North Carolina campus, by the late artist and renowned three-time Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist and alumnus Jeff MacNelly, has recently returned to the University and will be unveiled to the...

Full Frame Announces Program News for the 2009 Documentary Festival

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:03:40 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Durham, N.C. - The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival has announced that filmmaker Steve James, director of the critically acclaimed "Hoop Dreams," will curate a series of sports films for the festival's 2009 thematic program. In recent years, Full Frame has screened James' "Stevie," "Reel...

Jackson County Celebrates Great Smokies National Parks 75th Anniversary with Discount Lodging & Free Maps

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:42:39 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sylva, N.C. - Jackson Countys tourism authority has launched a cost-saving initiative as part of the 75th anniversary celebration of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From now through April 30, visitors can take advantage of the Park It Here program. The program offers discount room rates of $75 per night...

Wheels Through Time to Participate in Presidential Inauguration Day Parade

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:11:15 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maggie Valley, N.C. - On January 20, 2009, the Wheels Through Time American Transportation Museum in Maggie Valley, NC will be making history once again - this time, participating in the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Day Parade. During the historic event, the museum will bring a small fleet of WWI era motorcycles to...

State Parks System Developing Reservations System

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:22:58 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, N.C. - The state parks system will introduce a full-service Internet- and call center-based reservations system in 2009 for its nearly 3,000 campsites as well as picnic shelters, cabins, community buildings and other facilities, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. The system, to be...

21st Annual Twilight Tour

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:19:42 +0000

Brevard, N.C. - 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. Twilight Tour is the downtown’s holiday open house. Merchants and restaurants offer refreshment and...

Garden Announces Final Entertainment Schedule for Holiday Lights Display

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:52:55 +0000

Belmont, N.C. - 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. Nearly 600,000...

Make Way For ABA! Prestigious Convention Heads For The Fast Lane

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:37:27 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visit Charlotte Welcomes the American Bus Association to the Queen City for Marketplace 2009 Charlotte, N.C. - 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...

Haywood County Arts Council's Gallery 86 presents

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:22:08 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waynesville, N.C. Who Haywood County Arts Council's Gallery 86 presents What Two back-to-back Civil Rights-themed gallery shows in January and February 2009. Exhibition I: Visions of Freedom, an exhibition of Alabama Folk Artists. Artists: Bernice Sims, Chris Clark, Tres Taylor, Michael Banks, and...

Segway Tours in New Bern

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:47:49 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Bern, N.C. - Neal and Lorine Davis, owners of Tarheel Adventures, announce today that they have opened a new tour company in historic downtown New Bern. What makes it unique is that participants can enjoy a narrated guided tour while riding a Segway Personal Transporter (PT). Operating from the historic Old City...

Ski Beech Unveils Major Upgrades to Slopes, Infrastructure

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:29:40 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beech Mountain, N.C. - Ski Beech at Beech Mountain Resort enters its fifth decade with a variety of improvements and new options for winter sports enthusiasts. The resort has added a new tubing park, a second terrain park, new quad chairs on the Oz lift, two new grooming machines, and 56 high-tech snow guns....

Great Wolf Lodge Concord Fact Sheet

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:50:04 +0000

Concord, N.C.LocationGreat Wolf Lodge is under construction off Bruton Smith Blvd. and I-85 at 10175 Weddington Rd. in Concord, N.C.ThemeGreat Wolf Lodge will be a first-class, full-service family destination resort designed to capture the atmosphere and adventure of the northwoods. Serving as The Carolinas’ Year-Round Family...

Holiday Destinations Provide Backdrop for Gaston County Christmas Tour

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:47:08 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Belmont, N.C. – 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...

Gas Prices Drop Making a Holiday Trip to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, North Carolina More Affordable Than Ever

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:32:40 +0000

There’s No Better Place To Dance In The Streets, Take In The Holiday Lights And Enjoy Free Events This Holiday Season Carolina Beach, N.C. - 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. So with gas prices falling and the holidays just...

Mast General Store Celebrates Christmas in the Valle

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:27:37 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valle Crucis, N.C. - The Original Store in Valle Crucis will be hosting Christmas in the Valle beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving and continuing through Christmas Eve. On Friday, November 28, the jolliest of elves, Santa Claus, will arrive to visit with good little boys and girls from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m....

The Super Bowl of Shopping!

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:39:37 +0000

SMITHFIELD, N.C. - Plan on visiting Smithfield for the after Thanksgiving Weekend Sale, featuring a Midnight Madness Sale At Carolina Premium Outlets. What The 8th Annual Midnight Madness Shopping event has been called the “Super Bowl of Shopping”. At the stoke of Midnight Thanksgiving Night, November 27 the Madness will...

The Antiques Show At Fearrington Village!

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:28:35 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsboro, N.C. - 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! Discover southern furniture, folk art, black forest carvings,...

Annual Half Price Christmas Sale Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:07:05 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE High-resolution photographs available in our "press room" at www.cherokee-nc.com Cherokee, N.C. - 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...

Elizabeth City, N.C. Offers Stocking Full of Family-Friendly Events, Parades and Holiday Workshops

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:37:53 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth City, N.C. - 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...

Get Your Holiday Groove On With Seasonal Sizzle

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:52:31 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheville Announces 21 Days of Not-So-Silent Nights Asheville, N.C. - 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,...

The Fearrington House Restaurant is a Certified Green Restaurant™

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:20:44 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsboro, N.C. - The Fearrington House Restaurant has become a Certified Green Restaurant™ according to the national, not-for-profit organization, The Green Restaurant Association. With this accolade, Fearrington House becomes the only Certified Green Restaurant™ in central North Carolina, an area...

21st Christmas Art & Craft Show is Nov. 28-29 at WCU Arena

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:40:34 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cullowhee, N.C. - 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. This 21st annual event, always the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, is the largest holiday art and craft show in Western...

No Snow, No Ice, No Freezing Weather, How do Residents of North Carolina's Coast Get in the Holiday Spirit?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:52:45 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southport-Oak Island Area, N.C. - No snow, no ice, no freezing weather, how do residents of North Carolina's Coast get in the holiday spirit? 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...

Warm Your Holidays with Valle Crucis Fireside Tour - Dec. 7

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:13:12 +0000

HCH NEWS - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valle Crucis, N.C. - The historic Valle Crucis community near Boone will host its third annual Valle Crucis Fireside Tour on Sunday, Dec. 7. The self-guided tour meanders along country lanes to gift shops, galleries, cozy bed-and-breakfast inns, restaurants and churches. At each stop, hosts invite...

Maritime History Council Selects Fayetteville for Annual Conference

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:00 +0000

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. The N. C. Maritime Council...

First Night Charlotte Returns for New Year’s Eve 2008

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:10:48 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlotte, N.C. - 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...

Pinehurst Resort Releases Winter Travel Deals

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:53:43 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Village of Pinehurst, N.C. - 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. Take a look at hot dates and rates through February 2009, for a little southern comfort: For Golfers Pinehurst’s popular $252 on...

Calendar Briefs: Free & Fun 2008 Holiday Events

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:02:55 +0000

Free Events Asheville Seasonal Sizzle Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 & 20 at 7 p.m. - 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...

Santa Climbs The Chimney at Chimney Rock Park

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:15:30 +0000

Chimney Rock, N.C. - 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...

Christmas at the Billy Graham Library

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:53:09 +0000

Charlotte, N.C. - 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: Horse-drawn carriage rides, 6-9 p.m., through one of Charlotte's...

4th Annual “Enchanted Airlie” Presents Magical Evenings of Illumination & Holiday Wonderment

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:48:03 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilmington, N.C. - 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...

Support Agri-tourism in Johnston County - buy local products for gifts this Christmas

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:29:19 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smithfield, N.C. - Great food is synonymous with the Christmas season and Johnston County offers many outstanding food products for holiday meals or gifts. Johnston County has a rich farming heritage and continues today to bring quality food products to consumers. Agri-tourism is a vital and growing...

From the City to the Farm... Enjoy a Country Christmas in Johnston County

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:19:29 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smithfield, N.C. - 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...

Home for the Holidays - Historic Hendersonville and Village of Flat Rock, NC

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:15:15 +0000

Historic Hendersonville and Village of Flat Rock, N.C. - Check the Home for the Holidays calendar of events brochure for times and locations of each event. 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...

2008 Richard Petty Holiday Offers Announced

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:41:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Richard Petty Driving Experience provides opportunity to “Give The Gift of Speed” Concord, N.C. - 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...

The Northern Albemarle Chapter North Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:35:42 +0000

We Cordially invite you to participate in the Commemoration of the Life and Accomplishments of Patriot Samuel Johnston of Edenton 275th Birthday Party. Edenton, N.C. - 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...

Carolina Nights Dinner Theater Plans To Bring The Gift Of Entertainment To Our Troops

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:17:56 +0000

Maggie Valley, N.C. - 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...

Celebrating Christmas Starts Early in Selma

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:35:37 +0000

Selma, N.C. - 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. For the ninth season, the American Music Jubilee Christmas Show will welcome over 30,000 people to this charming town to...

Thanksgiving and Beyond: Reasons to Extend Stays in Blowing Rock

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:19:20 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blowing Rock, N.C. - 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. Thanksgiving… Travelers looking for Thanksgiving accommodation packages and holiday meals...

Enjoy a Festive Holiday Season in Black Mountain!

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:35:54 +0000

Black Mountain, N.C. - Revel in the Christmas spirit in Black Mountain! The town is hosting a variety of fun-filled holiday events for all ages: Thanks Evening Friday, November 28 - Downtown Black Mountain shops will stay open until 8 p.m. for holiday shopping. Sponsored by the Black Mountain Merchants Association, 828-669-0707....

Coastal Flotillas Light Up The Holidays in Wilmington & NC’s Cape Fear Coast

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:24:18 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What is a Holiday Flotilla? Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast, N.C. - “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...

Third Annual Christmas on the Roanoke Old Fashioned Christmas Marketplace

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:46:53 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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...

Cataloochee Snow Report Update for October 28, 2008

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:18:33 +0000

Time: 11am Weather: 22 degrees, 1” new snow, making snow Maggie Valley, N.C. - 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. On Tuesday, we will be skiing on two beginner...

New Critters Arriving In Numbers At N.C. Zoo

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:13:46 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheboro, N.C. - 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. Among the new critters expected to arrive this week are: three male red wolves from the...

Beaufort Kicks Off Anniversary With Style

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:40:58 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North River Club the Place to Be on New Year’s Eve Beaufort, N.C. - 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...

Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, N.C. Offer A Quick Getaway At An Affordable Price

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:35:10 +0000

Falling Gas Prices And Family-Friendly Atmosphere Make These Beaches An Ideal Winter Vacation Destination Carolina Beach, N.C. - 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...

Old Edwards Inn and Spa Announces Holiday Activities Through New Year’s

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:48:18 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Part of the Comfort And Joy Season Celebration Highlands, N.C. - Old Edwards Inn and Spainvites 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”...

Loggerheads to be Released

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Kure Beach, N.C. - 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. The loggerheads have been...

Castles, Chimneys & Candlelight: Holiday Events in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Asheville, N.C. - 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. Below are some of the season's best local traditions and...

The Carolina Inn Offers Geocache Location

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0000

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. Recognized as one of America’s...

North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Announces New Walk of Fame Attraction

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Mooresville, N.C. - 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. The walkway will be located on the sidewalks of Historic Downtown Mooresville in front of the Charles Mack Citizen...

Autumn Comes to Camden County

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:25:07 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Camden County, N.C. - 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...

Olympic Gold And Silver Medalist, Diann Roffe Comes To Sugar Mountain Resort For The 15th Annual Preseason Ski Clinic

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:14:06 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sugar Mountain Resort, N.C. - 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. Clearly one of the most...

Fall Harvest Festival Takes Place Oct. 11 at The Old Mill

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:29:01 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whittier, N.C. - 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. Activities include live demonstrations from...

Ballantyne Resort’s Gallery Restaurant to Host Dinner at the James Beard Foundation

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:02:27 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlotteans Can Experience Taste of the New South at a Preview Dinner Charlotte, N,C. - 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...

2008-2009 Special Events

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:44:05 +0000

Sugar Mountain Resort, N.C. November – end of the season Spyder Sample Sale The Sugar Mountain Sports Shop continues to sell all 2009 and older Spyder samples at 30 – 60% off retail until it’s gone. Visit the Sports Shop for great buys on all your winter needs. November 27-30, 2008 Thanksgiving Turkey Treat Plan...

Specail Event Line-Up at Sugar Mountain Resort for the 2008-2009 Winter Season

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:35:04 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sugar Mountain Resort, N.C. – 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. http://www.skisugar.com/calendar Here’s a short list of what’s happening before the year’s end. The...

SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt Returns with More Mazes, Monsters, and Mayhem!

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:19:51 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Guests will leave SCarowinds screaming over the new show, mazes, and scare zones! Charlotte, N.C. - 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...

30th Anniversary U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament October 2nd - 4th @ Southport Marina

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:25:56 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southport, N.C. - 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...

Project Hopes These Cats Have More Than Nine Lives!

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:22:50 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mitchell County Development Foundation Launches New Products Mitchell County, N.C. - 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....

PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:59:52 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryson City, N.C. - 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. The excursions, which...

Haunted Albemarle at The Museum

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:42:53 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth City, N.C. - 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...

“We’ve Got Room at the Inn and Room on the Bus”

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:46:04 +0000

Pinehurst, Southern Pines, N.C. What 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...

The Golf Club at Ballantyne Resort Named Among Best Places to Play By Golf Digest

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:54:18 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Course Receives 4 Stars & Recent Improvements Will Enhance the Overall Golfing Experience Charlotte, N.C. - The Golf Club at Ballantyne Resort has received a 4-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...

Statesville Holds 35th Annual Carolina BalloonFest

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:09:27 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statesville, N.C. - 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....

34th Mountain Heritage Day Celebrates Appalachian Culture

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:18:27 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cullowhee, N.C. - 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...

Greystone Inn Now Offers Exclusive Fly-Fishing Packages

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:50:11 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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. The inn’s location in the mountains of North Carolina puts it near some of the best trout fishing in the eastern United States, so earlier this year general...

Mint Museum of Art Presents Major Andy Warhol Exhibition

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:26:33 +0000

Exhibition features more than 60 Warhol works from Bank of America Collection Charlotte, N.C. - 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...

Carolina Cobra to Strike at Carowinds for 2009

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:22:01 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carowinds Announces Plans for its New Coaster http://172.16.1.203/netpub/server.np?original=331477&site=assets&catalog=catalog Charlotte, N.C. - 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...

Festivals Highlight Oct at NC Zoo

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:05:06 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kick Off with Native American Celebration Oct. 4 ASHEBORO, N.C. - 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. The merriment kicks off...

Daniel Boone Days Celebrates Boone’s Heritage Sept. 4-6; Will Include World Record for Most Folks Wearing Coonskin Caps

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:51:29 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boone, N.C. – 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...

McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks Scores in International Wine Competitions – Two Golds in 15 Medal Sweep

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:56:56 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thurmond, N.C. - 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. Up against...

Two-Day Oktoberfest Celebration at Sugar Mountain Resort

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:12:01 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th, 2008 Sugar Mountain, N.C. - 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...

Autumn at Oz Celebration Returns for 15th Year Oct. 4-5

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:45:54 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beech Mountain, N.C. - Follow the yellow brick road this fall to the 15th annual Autumn at Oz celebration, Oct. 4-5 high atop Beech Mountain. This celebration, which pays homage to the Land of Oz theme park that operated on Beech Mountain from 1970-80, allows visitors to take a nostalgic stroll through Oz while...

6th Annual Dillsboro Antiques Fair Expands its Festivities

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:40:07 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dillsboro, N.C. - 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. New to the fair this year are old world crafts demonstrations, reflecting...

3CUPS One Of Top Ten U.S. Coffee Bars

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:34:56 +0000

Food and Wine Magazine Names 3CUPS one of America's Best Chapel Hill, N.C. - 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...

Fall 2008 Color Forecast Good News For Color Hunters

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:03:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Foliage experts report favorable conditions for vibrant color in the Blue Ridge Mountains Asheville, N.C. - 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. “The environmental...

Carowinds’ Daily Operation Ends on Tuesday, August 19

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:02:11 +0000

Charlotte, N.C. - 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. Boomerang Bay™ water park daily operation concludes on Sunday August, 17....

Replacements, Ltd. Announces Major Building Expansion Project

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:29:59 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greensboro, N.C. - 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. “This really means a lot to me, especially when you consider I started this business in the...

The Polar Express™ The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s Seasonal Service to the North Pole

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:31:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryson City, N.C. - 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...

Divine Performing Arts to Debut in the Triangle This December

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:12:30 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York-based company to bring classical Chinese dance and music to Durham Performing Arts Center 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...

‘National Geographic Adventure’ Names Lenoir one of the 50 Next Great Towns

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:53:59 +0000

Lenoir, N.C. - 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...

Blue Ridge Parkway License Plate Owners Eligible for Free Luxury Trip

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:58:06 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valle Crucis, N.C. - 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...

Twenty-Five Years Of Wine And Roses In Elizabeth City, N.C.

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:24:32 +0000

Harbor of Hospitality's Famous Rose Buddies Still Going Strong 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...

Biltmore Announces First Annual Field To Table Festival

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:43:52 +0000

Celebrating Sustainable Agriculture with Respected Culinary Experts of the South Asheville, N.C. - 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...

Speedway Lowers Cost of Bank of America 500 Race Experience Through Ticket, Hotel, Souvenir and Concession Savings

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:12:13 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Concord, N.C. - 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...

Fierce Beauty and Ride are Hallmarks of Tour de Tuck Challenge

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:22:23 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sylva, N.C. - The Tour de Tuck Bike Challenge, which derives its name from the nearby Tuckasegee River, returns for its third edition on Sept. 20. In its first two years, the Tour de Tuck established a reputation for its fierce beauty and fierce ride. The trek includes more than 40 miles along the Blue Ridge...

Visit Charlotte Introduces Plan to Help Offset Rising Fuel Costs

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:28:26 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charlotte, N.C. - 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 complimentary $50 gas cards with a one-night stay, now through...

New Wine Introduced From Americas Oldest Cultivated Grapevine

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:25:24 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Mother Vine May Have Fed Englands First Colonists In The New World cir. 1584 Roanoke Island, N.C. - 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...

The NC Transportation Museum Hosts a Day Trip from Spencer or Greensboro, NC to Charlottesville, VA

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:15:22 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Virginia Autumn Train Excursion To Roll Out of Spencer and Greensboro, NC Bound For Charlottesville, Va. Spencer, N.C. - 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...

Tweetsie Railroad Welcomes America’s Favorite Cowboys, Riders In The Sky Grammy Award-Winning Group Returns to Tweetsie August 2-3

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:41:22 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blowing Rock, N.C. - 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...

Summertime Art & Crafts Show is July 5-6 at WCU Arena

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:44:19 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cullowhee, N.C. - 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...

Patriotic Family Fun Returns to Carowinds at Night of Fire: A July 4th Spectacular

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:24:44 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stunning display offers a dramatic conclusion to a day at the park on July 4 Charlotte, N.C. - 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. Night of Fire: A July 4th...

Kinston Hosts U.S. Paragames 2008

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:33:12 +0000

Kingston, N.C. - 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. What Are The ParaGames? The ParaGames are competitive sports events for military amputee and wheelchair...

Scream Time Zip Line Offers Thrill-Seeking Adventure

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:30:11 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boone, N.C. - High speed adventure meets the High Country at the new Scream Time Zip Line, which opened in January a few miles northwest of Boone. Owner Monie McCoury researched the project for five years before finding the perfect location - a picturesque 50-acre site with panoramic mountain views....

Ballantyne Resort Partners With Shain Gallery

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:07:26 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Home to Thomas Vieth and Yolande Ardissone Private Collections, Resort Offers Special Show Charlotte, N.C. - 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...

Dora the Explorer™ and Go, Diego, Go!™ to Visit Tweetsie Railroad Popular Nick Jr. Characters to Meet with Fans June 21-22

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:17:55 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blowing Rock, N.C. - 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...

Plugs and Props: Classic Outboard Motors at the Museum

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:21:28 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth City, N.C. - 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...

Harbor Nights on July 4th

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:10:45 +0000

Elizabeth City, N.C. - 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,...

Dillsboro's Popular Arts & Music Festival is June 14

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:57:07 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dillsboro, N.C. - 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. Artisans and crafters from five states will exhibit a variety of...

Grove Park Inn Mixes Motown Soul, BBQ for July 4th Celebration

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:05:17 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheville, N.C. - 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...

Fall Creek Cabins offers affordable summer travel

Wed, 28 May 2008 15:52:24 +0000

Boone, N.C. - 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...

Bald Head Island Limited Announces Gas-Free Getaway Special

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:07:18 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Car-Free Island Gives $150 Gas Cards to Vacationers Bald Head Island, N.C. - 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. Vacationers who book...

Two Lodging Venues Now Provide On-Site Geocaching

Tue, 20 May 2008 15:48:39 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cullowhee, N.C. - 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...

Carolina Beach's "Film And Fireworks Series" Begins May 25, 2008

Mon, 19 May 2008 16:17:48 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Live Music Added To The Popular, Free Summer-Long Event Hosted By The Family-Friendly Beach Town Carolina Beach, N.C. - The town of Carolina Beach, N.C. will host its popular "Film and Fireworks Series" again this summer, beginning May 25, 2008, weather permitting. Every Sunday throughout the summer,...

7th Annual Juneteenth Festival

Sat, 17 May 2008 16:27:26 +0000

A Multi-Cultural Community Celebration "...Go back and fetch what you forgot." - Sankofa Free and open to the public Saturday, June 21, 2008 12:00 Noon - 9:00 PM Waterfront Park Water Street Elizabeth City, North Carolina Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II President of the N.C. Conference NAACP...

Pinehurst Releases "The Creed Of The Amateur" Hardbound Commemorative Book

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:10:47 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Village of Pinehurst, N.C. - 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. "An amateur is...

Childress Named One Of America's Top 25 Tasting Rooms

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:55:46 +0000

Lexington, N.C. - 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 decor, staff savvy,...

GPS Treasure Hunts Turn Vacations Into High-Tech Adventures

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:42 +0000

Tech marks the spot! Destination geocaching programs let tourists play detective Asheville, N.C. - 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...

The Outer Banks Make TripAdvisor® and USA Today® Short Lists

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:45:39 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spring Travel Season Gets Off To A Great Start Manteo, N.C. - Just announced, The Outer Banks of North Carolina ranks #3 in TripAdvisor's(R) 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...

Fourth Annual Potters Market Invitational Showcases State's Best Talent

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:31:18 +0000

Thousands of buyers expected to return for chance to meet and mingle with potters Charlotte, N.C. - 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...

Key Dates to Remember (April - August)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:14:58 +0000

North Carolina Coast - Following is a list of key dates and events along the Carolina Coast for our clients. For additional information, please contact jwilburn@lhwh.com or call (843) 448-1123. May 16: 10th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman's Tournament, Kure Beach, N.C. www.got-em-on.com May 22 - August 28: Film & Fireworks...

Museum of the Albemarle to Open New "Our Story" Exhibit, May 10 in Elizabeth City

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:36:13 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than 750 artifacts tell the story of Northeastern North Carolina's Albemarle region Elizabeth City, N.C. - 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,...

Replacements, Ltd. invites you to bring mom to tea for a good cause this Mother's Day

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:08:08 +0000

Greensboro, N.C. - 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.! This event will be served similar to traditional English afternoon tea, on fine china with complimentary fruit and scones. While...

Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Designated As National Recreation Trail

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:01:48 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Mills, N.C. - 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...

New Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Marks New Era for Visitor Services in America’s Parks

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:05:55 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheville, N.C. - For the first time visitors traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway can make one stop to learn about the entire 469 miles and 73-year history of the Parkway; from the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Western North Carolina. The Visitor Center, near...

EastSquare ArtWorks NC's Newest Artist Collaborative & Galleries Opens to the public for the first time in May 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:23:48 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salisbury, N.C. - EastSquare ArtWorks (ESA), a contemporary fine art collaborative and design hub located at 122 East Innes St., Salisbury NC 28144, opens its doors to artists and arts lovers on May 1. Open daily, seven days a week, May events at the new arts incubator include seminars for working artists as well as...

Raffaldini Vineyards opens Tuscan Style Villa Tasting Room and Event Venue

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:36:46 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ronda, N.C. - 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...

Author to Discuss Her Search for Family Roots

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:41:10 +0000

Edenton, N.C. - 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...

U.S. Amateur Returns to Pinehurst in 2008 Announcement Underscores Resort's Amateur Tradition

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:14:57 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Village of Pinehurst, N.C. - 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. David Fay, executive director of the USGA, made the original declaration in 2003 to bring the U.S Amateur back to Pinehurst in...

Carolina Basketball Museum is a Must See

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:19:01 +0000

Chapel Hill, N.C. - 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...

Rose Buddies Tradition To Continue

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:52:29 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth City, N.C. - 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 25 th anniversary this year - will be coordinated by the only remaining Rose Buddy Dave Thomas. The...

Seventh Annual Carolina Inn Birdhouses on Parade Celebration (March 9-30)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:01:10 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chapel Hill, N.C. - 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. What...

A Gastronome's Delight in North Carolina's High Country: Blue Ridge Food & Wine Festival Returns to Blowing Rock April 10 - 13

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:38:14 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blowing Rock, N.C. - As springtime bursts forth in this picturesque village, the third annual Blue Ridge Food & Wine Festival returns to Blowing Rock April 10 through 13. Still a young vintage, the festival has already established a regional reputation for pairing wines inspired by the Blue Ridge with outstanding...

Complimentary High Country Vacation Guides Now Available

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:08:23 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boone, N.C. - The 16th edition of North Carolina's High Country Mountain Vacation Planner is now available. The free guide covers a broad range of lodging options and vacation activities in the six-county region comprising the High Country of North Carolina. Those counties are anchored by the popular towns of: Boone,...

Herons honored with Mobil Four-Star Award for 2008

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:44:04 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cary, N.C. - 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. Since 1958, the Mobil Travel...

Help Feed the Animals at the NC Aquarium

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:10:08 +0000

Pine Knoll Shores, N.C. - Raw shrimp and a cup of joe? It's a morning mix you'll find only at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores during the popular "Breakfast with the Rays" program offered every Saturday. From 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., enjoy a continental breakfast and learn about Aquarium animal care before touching and...

Durham Premier Of We Shall Not Be Moved Presented By The Duke Homestead State Historic Site And Hayti Heritage Center

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:01:08 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, N.C. - The Duke Homestead State Historic Site and the Hayti Heritage Center are pleased to announce the Durham premier of We Shall Not Be Moved. This documentary focuses on the Tillery New Deal Resettlement and its citizens' fight against agricultural racism and economic marginalization. The screening will...

Capitol Debuts Exhibit Featuring State's First African American Legislators

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:56:01 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Capitol staff is pleased to announce that a new exhibit will open February 9 and remain on display through June 1 Raleigh, N.C. - With All Our Rights: North Carolina's First African American Legislators aims to explore the political climate at the Capitol following the end of Presidential Reconstruction and the...

Hatching the Future: Creative Arts Festival Inspires East Coast Mountain Town

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:14:30 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheville, N.C. - Asheville is in preparations for an annual festival that showcases some of the world's best creative artists in Film, Music, Architecture, Technology, Design, Journalism, Photography and Fashion. Four days each year, beginning in Spring 2009, the Asheville HATCHfest will showcase film screenings,...

Tiger Woods on the Fore! Front In Western North Carolina

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:04:59 +0000

Asheville, N.C. - 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...

The Lost Colony Receives National Support

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:43:31 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manteo, N.C. - The National Endowment of the Arts recently awarded the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA), The Lost Colony's producing organization, a $20,000 grant. The grant was awarded to assist the drama's rebuilding efforts following the September fire that destroyed three buildings and their contents...

Ansel Adams Exhibition Generates Headline News For Museum Of The Albemarle And Elizabeth City

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:32:25 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News coverage garners nearly $180,000 in public relations value Elizabeth City, N.C. - The Chicago Tribune covered it. So did the Boston Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, Tampa Tribune, The Washington Post and Atlanta's Journal-Constitution. News of the Ansel Adams in the East exhibition at the Museum of the...

What's Planned for 2008 - News & Events from Greensboro area Attractions

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:49:28 +0000

Greensboro, N.C. From Grove Winery: At Grove, we will be releasing two wines on 1/20, our Red Clay Red and also, our first Rose. We'll be featuring free tastings of these two wines along with local Giacomo salami, cheese and crackers. 2/14 - Valentines Day Thursday special tasting w/select chocolates 5/10 - 5/11 - Mothers Day Wine...

Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast: What's New in 2008

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:51:05 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilmington, N.C. - There's always something new to pique your curiosity in Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast, a destination rich in history, natural beauty, surprises, and contrasts. New attractions, accommodations, and exciting events are in store for visitors in Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure...

Charlotte, N.C. to Host 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom Canoe/Kayak

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:24:46 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three-day Competition at U.S. National Whitewater Center to Include Americas Olympic Continental Qualifier Charlotte, N.C. - USA Canoe/Kayak (www.USACK.org) announced today that the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom Canoe/Kayak will take place April 25 - 27, 2008 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in...

Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:16:57 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Park Service and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announce the opening of the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center at milepost 384 on the parkway on December 17. The center's exhibits highlight the natural and cultural diversity, economic traditions and recreational opportunities found in western...

New Wave Pool, Cabana Service Highlight Expansion of Boomerang Bay Water Park

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:44:57 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bondi Beach headlines bigger, wetter, better water park in 2008 Charlotte, N.C. - 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...

Pasquotank Arts Council Signs Construction Contract

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:31:14 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth City, N.C. - The former "Bee Hive" Department store will soon be a center of activity again as the long-awaited renovation of the building for an arts center is about to get underway. The Pasquotank Arts Council announces that it has signed a construction contract with A.R. Chesson...

The Holiday Inn Center City - Charlotte Wins The IHG 2007 Renovation Award

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:21:41 +0000

Atlanta, G.A. - The Holiday Inn Center City- Charlotte has received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] 2007 Renovation Award for having successfully completed major modernization and renovation programs during the past year. IHG is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. The hotel was...

2007 N.C. State Fair awards 165 medals in commercial winery division

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:04:01 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, N.C. - The 8th Annual N.C. State Fair Wine Competition, held Oct. 3-4 in Raleigh, had 249 wines submitted by 32 N.C. wineries. McRitchie Winery took home the N.C. Winegrowers Cup and Best of Show honors with their 2006 Chardonnay. Duplin Winery's Magnolia took the N.C. Muscadine Cup for best muscadine wine...

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. Announces Concord, N.C. as Site of Next Great Wolf Lodge

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:15:09 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Indoor Waterpark Resort to Break Ground Later this Year in Metropolitan Charlotte Region Madison, W.I. - North America's leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today announced it will officially break ground on its eleventh Great Wolf Lodge® resort in Concord, N.C. later this year. The company...

Youtube Videos Feature Sea Turtle Hatchings At Carolina Beach, NC

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:32:54 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carolina Beach, N.C. - 'Tis the season for sea turtle nestings! Loggerhead sea turtles visit Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast beaches between mid-May and September. This threatened species is protected by the Endangered Species Act. Each summer local citizens, such as the volunteers for the Pleasure...

Bald Head Island Takes Lead In International Barrier Island Research

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:27:33 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bald Head Island, N.C. - The Bald Head Island Conservancy, an independent non-profit organization, has launched an in-depth program to study conservation and development strategies that promote barrier island sustainability, taking a lead role in international barrier island research. The program's objective is to...

Arts Council Launches Literary Trails Guidebook and Web site

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:25:16 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Arts Council announces the debut of a guide that connects the lives and work of 170 of North Carolina's visiting and native writers with destinations across the 25 counties of the mountain region. The guide has two formats, web and print. The web version,...

Century Kitchen at Flint Hill Vineyards to Open

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:50:13 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE East Bend, N.C. - 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,...

Resident Artists Enrich the Blowing Rock Gallery Experience

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:11:02 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blowing Rock, N.C. - Even though the town's population swells during the high season with visitors and part-timers, there are only 1600 permanent residents in Blowing Rock. Interestingly, a disproportionate number of them are artists - painters, potters, jewel smiths, crafters, woodworkers, musicians, actors - drawn...

Billy Graham Library: Fact Sheet

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:20:23 +0000

Overview Charlotte, N.C. - The Billy Graham Library honors and depicts the life of evangelist Billy Graham. The purpose of the Library is to serve as an extension of the evangelistic ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and continue the legacy it has had for 60 years of delivering the simple Gospel message around the...

Progressive Innovations to Comfort Both Guests & Earth at New Design Hotel

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:26:00 +0000

Proximity Hotel Goes for LEED Gold Certification Greensboro, N.C. - The seed was planted on April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day. On that day, North Carolina Hotelier Dennis Quaintance, only an eighth-grader in Darby, Montana, was introduced to the notion of sustainable practices. From the seed that took root in that Bitterroot Valley town,...

Gov. Easley Unveils Study Of Wine And Grape Industry Impact

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:46:45 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Growing Sector Provides $813 Million a Year to N.C. Economy Raleigh, N.C. - Gov. Mike Easley released a study today showing North Carolina's wine and grape industry provides an $813 million a year boost to the state's economy. North Carolina is the nation's 10th largest grape and wine producing state....

Hog Heaven: Historic Barbecue Trail Traverses State, Tastes

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:51:39 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NC Barbecue Society Unveils Trail, Sets Sights on Promoting the 'Cradle of 'Cue.' Winston-Salem, N.C. - North Carolina, long the world's premiere bastion of barbecue, now celebrates its heritage and diversity with a map of the state's perfect pits. Starting in Ayden and finishing in Murphy, the North Carolina...

North Carolina Museum of Art Receives Unprecedented Rodin Gift from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:09:48 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Museum to House Only Major Rodin Collection in the South New Galleries and Rodin Study Center to Open in 2008 Gift Includes Casts of Celebrated Works The Thinker and The Kiss Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Museum of Art announced today it has received an unprecedented gift of Auguste Rodin works from the Iris...