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Hot And Sticky With Isolated Thunderstorms Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:00PMThe heat will continue on Wednesday with some widely scattered thunderstorms.
Tropical Storm Dora nearly a hurricane in Pacific Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:41PMTropical Storm Dora grew to near-hurricane force in the Pacific Ocean Tuesday on a track that would keep it offshore from Mexico.
Wrightsville Beach lifeguards take home awards Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:56AMThe team of 23 lifeguards competed last week against seven other beach teams with less than 100 lifeguards, including Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Teams and individuals competed in various events in the two-day competition.
I have been blowing and going Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:29AMBy Wyatt Emmerich/Southside Sun I have been blowing and going since school let out. Thousands of Northside parents know just what I mean. With three active adolescent children, just scheduling the summer activities can be a huge chore. Then you have to meet the schedule.
Tropical Storm Bret, overnight latest Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:59AMSigns continue to show Tropical Storm Bret is a minimal treat. The Hurricane Hunter aircraft flew through the storm several times and detected signs of weakening, as pressure inside the storm has risen
Tropical Storm Bret to make waves in South Carolina Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:42AMTropical Storm Bret might churn up a few good waves at local beaches this week, but surfing is not expected to be spectacular.
Absence of lifeguards is typical for state parks Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:46PMCompetition from higher-paying swimming pools in Mecklenburg County and gated Lake Norman subdivisions has left Lake Norman State Park without lifeguards since 2002, a state parks official said.
VENTURA HIGHWAY Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:19PMThe traditional path for North Shore high school football players who are determined to extend their careers is to attend prep school for a year or to go directly to the college of their choice. However, Salem High's Antonio Reyes didn't want to go down that particular road.
Citizens to meet on sulfur handling, melting facility Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:21PMMOREHEAD CITY — Surprise news of a proposed sulfur facility to be built at the state port in Morehead City has been a flashback to 10 years ago for many Carteret County residents. Citizens opposed then to the prospect of a liquefied natural gas...
WWII shipwrecks could threaten US coast Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:19PMOn the evening of Feb. 2, 1942, an unarmed tanker with 66,000 barrels of crude oil on board was steaming in the Atlantic, about 90 miles off Ocean City, Md. Without warning, it was struck by German torpedoes. The attack set the W.L. Steed ablaze, and sank it; only a handful of the crew of 38 survived.
Former St. John and #8217;s star John Andreoli enjoying success in Cape League Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:03AMWAREHAM - Itand#8217;s impossible for John Andreoli to come up with just one word to describe the last six weeks of his life.
South Florida youth hockey players head north Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:17AMMIAMI — Ice hockey is definitely growing in South Florida, with quality youth programs thriving from Kendall to the Palm Beaches. When the Panthers first arrived on the local scene in 1993, that was not the case. Less than 20 years later, youngsters who started playing the game here have moved on to bigger and better things. In the past two years, three who began playing for the Junior Panthers ...
One on One with Brewster Whitecap's Luke Bard Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:17AMRed Sox setup man Daniel Bard's biggest fan is living in Cape Cod this summer, pitching for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Code Baseball League. Meet Daniel's younger brother Luke Bard, a right-handed hurler, who loves golfing, fishing, clam chowder and watching his brother on NESN each night.
Obituaries 7-15-11 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:18PMMr. Bogus was an outstanding athlete at Simsbury High School, excelling in baseball and basketball. He played American Legion baseball and Hartford Twilight baseball, where he excelled also.
A Sunny And Warm Weekend Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:31PMThere will lots of sunshine and warm temperatures across eastern North Carolina over the weekend.
Tanger Outlet Centers Acquires Atlantic City Outlets The Walk and Ocean City Factory Outlets Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:05PMGREENSBORO, N.C. -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., , today announced closing on its admission into three existing entities that results in it acquiring substantially all of the economic interests in Phase I & II of Atlantic City Outlets The Walk and Ocean City Factory Outlets .
Shore Lines - Rip current danger prompts zones Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:10PMLifeguards in Carolina Beach posted “no swimming” signs in some areas near the ocean today to warn people of the risk of rip currents.
Increased Support for Smoking Bans in Public Places Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:32PMA majority of Americans (59 percent) support a ban on smoking in all public places for the first time since Gallup initially asked the question in 2001. At the same time, fewer than 2 in 10 support the idea of making smoking totally illegal in this country.
Crop Production Services of Pantego, NC Honored on Capitol Hill Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:37AMCrop Production Services, Pantego, North Carolina, was honored as a Regional Environmental Respect Award winner for 2011, July 14 at a special ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Building. Winners were selected May 5 in Willoughby, Ohio. (PRWeb July 15, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8645778.htm
'Ark of the Covenant' ~~ Free slaves' community echoes now in church Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:51AMIt was a town that never officially existed, but the memory of its lush, unspoiled beauty still brings a faraway smile to those who remember it.
Injured 'Peter Pan' flown to safety Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:01PMWildlife workers rescued the endangered, green sea turtle from unusually frigid waters off Florida's Sanibel Island in January 2010, along with nearly 5,000 other turtles that were lethargic and "cold-stunned" during a drop in temperature.
Breaux Vineyards Brings A Bit Of Key West To Loudoun Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:43PMRather than jetting off to the Florida beaches this Saturday, hop in the car and drive to Hillsboro, where Breaux Vineyards will bring an islander experience to wine country.
PARTY LINE: Stars shine on South Walton as community rolls out the red carpet Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:09PMOk, there are some perks to this job that I embrace … such as having dinner with Jim Cantore last Thursday night! It's true, he didn't invite me to sup with him, but someone else did, and I was very excited! He was at Sandestin's Marina Bar &...
Proposed legislative district maps keep Republican lawmakers safe Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:25AMNewly proposed state legislative district maps would give Republican lawmakers in Southeastern North Carolina a good chance at keeping their seats in the 2012 elections, but might pose problems for Democratic freshman Rep. Susi Hamilton.
Laugh Yourself Cool: 5 Funny Books To Beat The Heat Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:39AMDan Kois picks five hilarious new books to lift you out of the summer swelter. Go ahead: Laugh, giggle or guffaw until you sweat!
Bright future dispels cloudy skies for Mount Olive High School's class of 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:17PMMOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The rain and thunder and lightning forced the Mount Olive High School class of 2011 indoors for graduation, but it didn’t dampen their spirits or the importance of the day.
THE RANT: Please don't call it Cape Fear anymore Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:54PMEvery major city between here and the Florida state line has a huge, memorable brand. You may think Myrtle Beach is touristy and cheesy, but there's no question what you'll get when you visit. Shopping, shows, a plethora of miniature and big-boy golf plus a long "Grand Strand" of beaches and surf. It's not an overstatement ... there's something for everyone to do in Myrtle Beach. Then you've got ...
Crew players appreciate Warzycha's decision for time off Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:48PMOBETZ, Ohio — Getting away from the game for a few days was just what the Columbus Crew needed at this point of the season.
Find out why the Wright Brothers picked the Outer Banks Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:35AMMagical things happen atop the great sand dunes of North Carolina's Outer Banks. The dunes include the largest on the East Coast, which soars 25 to 30 metres above most everything else and offers fine views in all directions: the gleaming Atlantic to the east, a picturesque estuary to the west and beach houses and tourist swarms below.
Shark attack risk relatively low at N.C. beaches Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:38PMSharks are not uncommon along North Carolina’s coastline, but that shouldn’t keep beach visitors from heading into the water to surf or swim, officials said. Caution, not fear, i ...
2 beached whales in Indian River County within week remains mystery Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:01PMWhy two pygmy whales washed up within a week on Indian River County beaches, and six more were found on southeastern shores, remains a mystery; one researchers are hard at work to solve.
Heat index expected to hit 111 Tuesday Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:11PMResidents of Craven County and the southeastern portion of the state are under a heat advisory Tuesday. John Cole, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Newport, said the temperature is expected to reach 100 degrees with a heat index of 111 degrees.
Expert: Shark attacks rare at N.C. coastline Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:15PMSharks are not uncommon along North Carolina's coastline, but that shouldn't keep beach visitors from heading into the water to surf or swim.
Finding flounder an art for area fisherman Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:06PMThe morning had been fruitless for flounder fanatic Steve Laughinghouse. A trophy flatfish fisherman, Laughinghouse spends much of his summer trying to catch flounder that surpass the 5-pound requirement to receive a citation from the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.
Some visitors fond of Cape Fear Coast' name Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:25PMVisitors to Battleship North Carolina on Saturday morning had mixed reactions to the re-branding of marketing materials about New Hanover County.
Destination: Wilmington, N.C. Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:29PMMarybeth Maxwell of Greenville has nothing but fond memories from her youth of family vacations to Wilmington, N.C., and its surrounding beaches.
'Super fog' plagues early risers; yellowfins making comeback, tarpon catches the big news Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:35PMCAPT. JERRY DILSAVER I want to call it smoke and mirrors, but while there was smoke in places, there weren’t any mirrors involved.
Two Drownings At Myrtle Beach, One A Triad Man Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:08AMA Lewisville man is among two people that drown at Myrtle Beach on the same day.
Friday Forecast Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:07AMA better chance for scattered rain and storms across the area over the next few days and it will remain very humid.
Infectious adenoviruses and noroviruses in bathing water could pose a risk to health Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:33AMEuropean researchers have found viruses in nearly 40% of more than 1,400 bathing water samples gathered from coastal and inland areas in nine countries, including Spain. The concentrations found are low, but the scientists are calling for these microorganisms to be monitored in recreational waters, above all at times when their populations skyrocket, as is the case after heavy rains.
Neighborhood Nature, 2-20-09 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:51AMEvery morning the sun is rising a bit earlier and every night the sun hangs around just a little bit longer. The birds are beginning to stir and sing as the sunlight rises above the trees and the buds on the ends of tree branches are beginning to swell just the tiniest bit.
Puerto Rico coast still ruled by 1886 law Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:53PMA Spanish law crafted in 1886 still governs development along Puerto Rico's sprawling coastline, worrying activists and legislators who say the ancient mandate has allowed construction along ecologically sensitive beaches.
Aggie Randy Bullock named to Groza Award Watch List Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:56PMDanny Hrapmann, David Ruffer and Blair Walsh, all finalists for previous Groza Awards, head up the 30 player watch list released today by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
Volunteers clean beach after holiday weekend Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:48AMPINE KNOLL SHORES — Beach gear included work gloves and garbage bags on Bogue Banks as volunteers combed the shoreline as part of a post-holiday beach cleanup. Remains of holiday celebrations and the typical litter from beach-day fun filled trash...
Summer tourism season off to strong start in Asheville area Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:39PMVarious factors hint that Western North Carolina's tourism industry will do at least as well as last year and may well exceed it. / CITIZEN-TIMES PHOTO
Top spots for scrumptious seafood Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:27PMCheapflights.com offers its top 10 locations for lobster, crab, oysters and other melt-in-your-mouth delicacies.
Top spots for scrumptious seafood 0 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:16PM1. Chesapeake Bay, Maryland: Each summer the Eastern Shore of Maryland draws thousands of tourists nostalgically eager to swim, sail, kayak and - possibly most important - eat.
Economy, lower gas prices help boost holiday tourism numbers Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:21PMMany people think more tourists visited the area for Fourth of July weekend than in recent years.
Vacationers at Carolina beaches weather tough times (click to see your summer vacation photos) Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:01PMClick here to submit your own summer vacation photos to The Star SURF CITY, N.C. (AP) — Rip currents, shark sightings, wildfire smoke, and hard economic times did not keep crowds away from North Carolina beaches over the July 4 holiday. The...
NC Beaches Busy Over Holiday Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:08PMRip currents, shark sightings, wildfire smoke, and hard economic times did not keep crowds away from North Carolina beaches over the July 4 holiday.