Handsome Home in Culdesac Street Wilmington NC

Handsome home for sale in Whisper Creek neighborhood of Wilmington. Priced at $ 400,000, home as all modern desireable amenities including granite countertops, stainless appliances, open floor plan, sunroom, circular drive, beautiful landscaping, neighborhood park with picnic area and walking trails, marsh land, bridges, playground and water fountains. House is on a corner lot with culdesacs at both ends of the street, has 4 bedrooms and 2700s q ft, approx. Great schools and close to shopping with 15 minute trip to Wrightsville Beach. Call me to see this beautiful home today....

Hilary Duff and Toby Keith To Star in Wilmington NC Movie

Wilmington, NC Screen Gems studios announced a new movie will begin filming soon. The production offices open for the upcoming filming of "Provinces of Night" starring Toby Keith and Hilary Duff. There will be a 5 week production schedule. This will support the local film economy which banks on production work coming to town to keep all its staff and people employed. Another bit of good news for the area film crews is One Tree Hill will be extended for another year. That also employs a good crew of people in its production. This is good news for our town...

http://www.screengemsstudios.com/nc/

Azalea Festival - April 1- April 5 Wilmington NC

April 1
Riverfront Park, Water Street Join us as we officially crown the 62nd Azalea Queen and introduce our celebrity guests.

Queen's Coronation Trask Coliseum Past American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler at Trask Coliseum, UNC-Wilmington on Wednesday...'Kellie Pickler Concert
April 2
Trask Coliseum Reigning American Idol

David Cook will be performing Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Trask Coli...David Cook
April 3
Self-guided tour through various gardens throughout Wilmington. Presale tickets at Festival office Garden Tour "Something Old, Something New"

St. James Perry Hall Over 100 North Carolina artists present fine paintings at the Annual Juried Spring Art Show... Juried Art Show Water and Princess Street

Christian Concerts at the Street Fair- downtown Wilmington. High Flight Society: ...'>Street Fair Main Stage
April 4
Self-guided tour through various gardens throughout Wilmington. ;>Garden Tour "Something Old, Something New" Come see the floats, the bands, and Queens, and Celebrities of the 2009 NC Azalea Festival ...');"

Azalea Festival Parade

St. James Perry Hall Over 100 North Carolina artists present fine paintings at the Annual Juried Spring Art Show...');"Juried Art Show

American Legion Lower Cape Fear Coin Club Show at American Legion- 702 Pine Grove Drive. Showcase..'Coin Show

Self-guided tour of various homes throughout Wilmington. Tickets are $25 each.&am...');

Historic Home Tour

Hilton Wilmington Riverside Watch as shaggers of all ages compete to the groovin\' music of the beach. Shag Contest

Legion Field FREE entertainment from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Bring the family out; food concessions...'Variety Show

Williston Middle School Boxing event. Held at Williston Middle School. Boxing
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Self-guided tour through various gardens throughout Wilmington. Presale tickets a...')Garden Tour "Something Old, Something New"

American Legion Lower Cape Fear Coin Club Show at American Legion- 702 Pine Grove Drive. >Coin Show

St. James Perry Hall Over 100 North Carolina artists present fine paintings at the Annual Juried Spring Art Show>Juried Art Show

Self-guided tour of various homes throughout Wilmington. Tickets are $25 each.Historic Home Tour

Williston Middle School Boxing event. Held at Williston Middle School. FREE EVENT.Boxing

For tickets please check out the Festival's website.http://www.ncazaleafestival.org/

One Tree Hill Gets Season Seven in Wilmington NC

The gang of One Tree Hill on the CW network will return for season seven. That is good news for Wilmington NC film crews and location support teams. It takes a lot of people to produce TV shows and this show is no different. You can at times see film crews filming all over town.

River Road was recently closed due to filming. THis is good news for the studio employment picture as many people will now know that they will have a job next year during the shooting of this series. That will keep food preparer, stage people, wardrobe people employed. Good news for our area.

Conscience Fair - A huge success in Wilmington, NC

The Wilmington Star News sponsored a fair at the Cape Fear Community College. This was a volunteer fair for people to attend and find out about volunteer opportunities in the area. It was a unique opportunity to find out what communities groups do and what kinds of volunteer they need - all in one location, at one time. Some of the participants included the Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Habitat for Humanity, Wrightsville Beach Museum, Dreamz - Art for the Young. If you were thinking about volunteering in the community over 50 groups were represented here and you could find out what would be a good fit for you. Over 200 people attended. The Star News wants to make this huge next year and wants to attract over 500 people. Every community could use volunteers and this is a good way to find out who's looking for who!!

Wordless Wed. - Spring has Sprung in Wilmington, NC

Punxatawny Phil has nothing on Wilmington NC - Spring has sprung!!!

Oceanfront Upscale Condo - $ 950,000.

"A Cut Above" at Kure Beach. Oceanfront 5 BR, 4 BA, multi unit, granite, hardwoods, custom cabinets in kitchen and greatroom, coffered ceiling, professional Thermador gas stove, surround sound - including on the decks, Pushbutton Microwave drawer, cast iron tub, custom tile wBahama shutters, soothing colors, Sundeck & walkway to beach. Luxury Kure Beach style!Bahama shutters soothing colors, fireplace, elevator. Plenty of parking. Price reduced. Buy now and be swimming in March when the warm weather is here!!! $ 950,000.

9 Horticultural Events Planned for Southeastern US

2009 is off to a great start with many plant friendly events planned for this spring. If you love to plant plants now is your time in the sun. Explore all kinds of events to whet your appetite for garden delights. Here is just a capsule of the events:

Wilmington Garden Show - Jan 31 and Feb 1 - Cape Fear Community College.

The 59th Annual Tidewater Camellia Club Show - Feb 28, Arab Shrine Club, 4510 S. College Road, Wilmington, free admission.

P Allen Smith at Charlestons International Antiques Show - March 20 at the Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patiots Point Road in Mt Pleasant, SC.

Master Gardener Plant Sale mRch 26 - 31 at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington.

Popular Grove Plantation's 2009 Herb and Garden Fair March 28- 29, 10200 US 17, Wilmingoton.

56 Annual Azalea Garden Tour - April 2,3 and 5 - Something Old, Something New, all over Wilmington - part of the Azalea Festival activities.

Biltmores Annual Festival of Flowers - April 4 - May 19 - at the gorgeous Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.

Secret Garden Tour - Sept 18 and 19 - benefits the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society - various sites all over Wilmington.

Art at the Arboretum - Oct 9 - 11 at the New Hanover County Arboretum on Oleander Drive in Wilmington.

As you can see - there is a lot to do and see in our neck of the woods. If you would like any more information on any of the events planned in Wilmington, NC - I would be happy to help you. Just drop me a line.

WILMINGTON, NC PD - WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD

We are very lucky in central south Wilmington, NC to have some new neighbors - Wilmington Police Dept. The crimefighters will be move to an area where they can protect and serve southern Wilmington and New Hanover County. In this area the closest police station was either downtown or at Carolina Beach at least 20 minutes away. As this area has grown along with the southern Monkey Junction area it is good to have police coverage in the neighborhood. The new dept which was previously a commercial building is not yet open- construction is still going on. We expect a formal opening soon and are glad to have Wilmington Police Dept as our new neighbors.

New Mega Screen Theater coming to Wilmington, NC

Yeah - a new place for the kids to enjoy their movies on Fri and Sat nights - a new mega complex theatre coming to Wilmington. This will be in the Belle Meade complex that faces out on Carolina Beach Road.
It had been in the works for a while but the final planning board approval just came through. This will help out that strip mall established at the back of the Belle Meade subdivision which was built on the old Belle Meade plantation. It will be a welcome addition to this growing part of town. Yeah!!!