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Wilson Center announces 2027 music, comedy performances

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has announced three performances for 2027, including a concert featuring Texas singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll. The lineup also includes the Bored Teachers comedy tour and comedian Henry Cho’s “It’s What I Do” tour....

Wilmington, NC · 1d
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Sampson Independent

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From Clinton to ‘The Greatest’

The bright lights of Hollywood and the quiet familiarity of Clinton might seem worlds apart, but Jaalen Best has discovered that greatness doesn’t necessarily depend on where a person begins.Sometimes, it starts with having the courage to pursue something entirely unexpected. Once a young athlete with dreams of making...

Clinton, NC · 2d
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Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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The man behind 100,000 Myrtle Beach memories: Why Jack Thompson is letting go of past

Jack Thompson thumbs through photos on his phone, occasionally stopping to tell the story behind the black-and-white frames. They’re all snapshots taken from a lifetime of chronicling Myrtle Beach’s history, starting when Thompson was a 13-year-old hitchhiker who made his way to the coastal city after hearing tales of beautiful girls in bathing suits and shag dancing on the beach. For 75 years, the 90-year-old has been the unofficial city historian, a recorder of long-gone Myrtle Beach landmarks such as the Pavilion and the opulent Ocean Forest Hotel, and a witness to such events as the devastating Hurricane Hazel in 1954, which transformed the Grand Strand. People would often say, “if Jack Thompson showed up, it must be important,” Thompson said. Thompson estimates he’s taken over 100,000 photos over the years — all based on the advice of his father, who was a newspaper editor. “My dad told me to photograph everything I thought was important, that one day it would be famous,” Thompson said. Now, the Garden City resident is preparing to let his collection go, selling off his archives so other people can enjoy them for years to come. “I’m beginning to admire the sunset more than the

Myrtle Beach, SC · 2d

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This Tiny North Carolina Town Is The Cultural Heart Of One Of America’s Largest Native American Tribes

It is hard for me to square the size of this town with the amount of history packed into it. In southeastern North Carolina, one small community became a center of Lumbee life, with a university founded in 1887 to train Native teachers growing alongside tribal institutions and traditions that still bring thousands of people together.

Pembroke, NC · 7d
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Mount Olive Tribune

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2026 Mount Olive Christmas Parade Grand Marshals named

The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Mount Olive Christmas Parade in downtown Mount Olive. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Each year, the chamber board of directors selects an individual to serve as the grand marshal. The chosen person is someone who went above and beyond and made a difference in the community.

Mt Olive, NC · 20h

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Southport residents discuss noise concerns, support for live music at town hall

SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Residents, musicians and business owners filled the Southport Community Building for a town hall on the city’s noise ordinance, sharing concerns about noise while voicing support for live music. Several speakers said live music is an important part of Southport’s culture and local economy. Others...

Southport, NC · 2d

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Scotty McCreery headlines Holly Ridge music festival with Lonestar in Onslow County

Why did McCreery return to his home state for the Holly Ridge festival?. Country music star Scotty McCreery returned to his home state Saturday to headline a full day of live music in Onslow County. McCreery was set to take the stage with Lonestar at Holly Ridge Municipal Park, along...

Onslow County, NC · 3d

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The documentary asking who pays for the Cape Fear River’s forever chemicals

This line, spoken by a Wilmington, N.C. resident in the documentary “GenX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals,” set the tone for the film’s campus screening on Oct. 16. For families along the Cape Fear River, the water they trusted for decades turned out to carry harmful substances that never break down.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Scott Mason, WRAL's former Tar Heel Traveler, launches new venture

Scott Mason, a long-time television journalist known to many as the Tar Heel Traveler, is back telling stories about North Carolina and its residents. On social media, Mason announced a new video podcast, and he confirmed to The News & Observer it will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 1. He’s also appearing in television commercials, lending his voice for audiobooks, continuing his work as a motivational speaker and hopes to announce a new television venture in the weeks ahead, he said. “Hard to believe, but I’ve been telling stories on television for 42 years, mainly inspiring stories,” Mason told his Instagram followers. “I’ve met so many great people. Well, change has happened in my life. Although I still plan to tell stories, though in just a bit of a different format. I’m so excited about it, and I will be telling you a lot more about what’s coming in the weeks ahead.” On TikTok , Mason’s recent videos are from the recent North Carolina State Fair, interviewing fair officials and vendors about their crafts, using the moniker “Scott Mason Stories,” which is also the name of his new website . Mason confirmed he was no longer at WRAL in August after

North Carolina · 17h

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WILMYWOOD market to celebrate Wilmington’s film history, pop culture and local artists

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Movie lovers and pop culture fans will have a chance to celebrate Wilmington’s film history at a special market featuring local artists, collectibles and cosplay. Geeks & Freaks ILM is hosting its WILMYWOOD market on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Behind the scenes of Dancing with the Horry County Stars

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Dancing with the Horry County Stars is set to take the stage on November 21, and while the event is sold out, you can still vote for your favorite dancers now. We spoke with organizer Marsha, our very own star Chief Meteorologist Jamie Arnold, and...

Horry County, SC · 1d

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Jessica Chastain reflects on filming in Wilmington ahead of new Netflix movie ‘Heartland’

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is returning to the world of country music in her new Netflix film, “Heartland.” But while promoting the movie in New York City, she also had some kind words for a place she knows well: Wilmington, North Carolina. WWAY’s...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

The Robesonian

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Carolina Civic Center hosts 15th annual Robeson County Christmas show

LUMBERTON — The Carolina Civic Center is hosting its 15th annual Robeson County Christmas Show this December. A first for the

Robeson County, NC · 3d

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Pioneering Vietnam War pilot from Wilmington to receive military honors at Arlington

WILMINGTON, N.C. — A decorated Air Force pilot who helped revolutionize American aerial warfare during the Vietnam War will make his final journey from Wilmington to Arlington National Cemetery this Veterans Day. Retired Lt. Col. Allen Thompson Lamb Jr., one of the original pilots selected for the U.S. Air...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

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Veterans Day Services Set for Wednesday

Veterans Day is Wednesday, and several events honoring our nation’s military service members will take place around the county. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of the First World War at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. It was later changed to Veterans Day to honor all living veterans who served in peacetime or war.

Whiteville, NC · 2d

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Museum of Coastal Carolina to host holiday celebration in Ocean Isle Beach

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Museum of Coastal Carolina is inviting families to celebrate the holiday season with hands-on activities, festive crafts and a special visit from Pirate Claus. The museum will host its “HoliDAY at the Museum” event on Friday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to...

Ocean Isle Beach, NC · 1d

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Behind the Gilded Doors: The Secrets of “Peregrine Hill”

Peregrine Hill is a Gilded Age novel that reads like a work by Edith Wharton, navigating the complexities of the age; it has drama, it has an arranged (dare I say forced?) marriage, it has family secrets, and above all, it is a well-written work of fiction. The Bishop family...

Wilmington, NC · 20h

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Marine Corps birthday tradition comes to life at Jacksonville museum

What is the significance of the Mameluke sword in the ceremony?. Why did the museum's staff emphasize this event's importance?. JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — The Carolina Museum of the Marine in Jacksonville marked the Marine Corps' 251st birthday Tuesday with a celebration that brought one of the military branch's most cherished traditions to the public.

Jacksonville, NC · 1d

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Brunswick Arts Council announces new arts hub opening in Ocean Isle Beach in 2027

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick Arts Council is preparing to open a new creative space in Ocean Isle Beach in 2027, giving local artists a place to create, showcase their work and connect with the community. The nonprofit organization announced plans for “The Hub for Arts,”...

Ocean Isle Beach, NC · 1d

Sampson Independent

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Butler Avenue’s first movie night brings community

Butler Avenue Elementary School held its first-ever family movie night Thursday, with the lawn covered in adults and their children watching Toy Story 5, the popcorn popper staying busy and staff and families, alike, remembering that school is community. “We appreciate you, Jollypop,” Butler Avenue Principal Dr. Angela Harding Newkirk...

Clinton, NC · 3d