Plan Your 2008 NC Beach Wedding
In this waterfront-wonderful area of North Carolina, weddings and celebrations take on almost any style and flavor, from beach casual to classic elegance. Sites for ceremonies and receptions are just as unique. With celebrations happening in churches, on beaches and boats and everywhere in between, this incredible area of North Carolina caters to the bride and groom looking to get away from it all. READ MORE

U-Boat's Wrath Sinks Two Ships in One Night
World War II history reaches deep down along the Crystal Coast. Out at sea, below the waves, rest mammoth reminders of the German U-boat campaign that wreaked havoc upon the heavily-traveled merchant shipping lanes off the NC Coast. In early 1942, U-boats descended upon local waters for a war on the water, downing ships in record numbers in full view of Core Banks. READ MORE

Here's What's Happening
5/15/08: Teen Advisory Group, 5:30pm, teens 9th-12th grade can earn volunteer hours while helping to make OCPL a place for teens, Richlands Branch Library, Details, 910-324-5321.
5/15/08: Pizza Pages, 6 pm, book club for 6th to 8th grade, discuss great reads & enjoys free pizza, first participants to register receive free book, Jacksonville Main Library, Details, 910-455-7350.
5/15/08: Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting, , 9am, Friends of the Library believe they can make a difference at their library & in their community by improving & expanding all that makes their library great, Swansboro Branch Library, Details, 910-326-4888.   READ MORE