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US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship Returns March 16-18

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In Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina at host hotel Blockade Runner Beach Resort (click for details)

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US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship hits the big time

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Mountain biker Zdenka "Zoe" Cahojova-Worsham of the Crank Arm Brewing Company team in Raleigh, North Carolina, will defend her elite women's championship in the US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, March 16-19, 2018.

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NC Floral Design Exhibition Inspired by Art – Jan 11-14, 2018

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC – Leading floral designers in North Carolina will gather in Wrightsville Beach to showcase their floral creations inspired by fine art, Jan. 11-14, 2018. The four-day Art &am…

The four-day Art & The Bloom exhibition and competition includes expert courses in floral design, botanical illustration and art, building terrariums, millinery fashion shows, raffles, and a presentation-book signing for Gardening In the South: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide, by Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University. 

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Adoption Program Expands to Find Homes for Older Children

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Children’s Home Society of North Carolina announces a significant expansion of a statewide program to find safe, loving, and permanent families for older children.

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Airlie Gardens, Fireworks, Flotilla to Launch Carolina Holidays

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Thanksgiving week is Flotilla Week in Wrightsville Beach, featuring Airlie Gardens’ Enchanted Airlie and the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla with Zambelli Fireworks. Nov 22-26, 2017. Visit the post for details

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World Ranked April Zilg Seeks 3rd Surf to Sound Challenge Title

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North Carolina’s only world-ranked standup paddler will pursue her third consecutive Surf to Sound Challenge championship in Wrightsville Beach, NC, Nov. 3-5, 2017. April Zilg, ranked 11th on the global Top-50 Women index by SUP Racer, is from Wilmington, NC.

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Olympic Gold Larry Cain Returning for Surf to Sound Challenge

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Four-time and defending champion returns to North Carolina November 3-5, 2017 for the North Carolina Surf to Sound Challenge. Visit the post for details.

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Over 121,000 Investigated Cases of Child Abuse and Neglect in North Carolina

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"Too many families are struggling and under severe stress,” said Rebecca Starnes, Vice President of Children’s Home Society of North Carolina.

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Fayetteville Police Chief Confronts Fear to Benefit Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

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Aug. 2017 swearing in ceremony for Fayetteville, NC Police Chief Gina V. Hawkins (Superior Court Judge Claire Hill – R)  On Fri. Sept. 29, 2017, Hawkins will rappel Raleigh’s Wells Fargo Capitol Center during the 8th annual Over the Edge, a key fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina. Over the Edge continues through Sat. Sept. 30. The story here...

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Sheriff Roberson Going Over the Edge for Shannon

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RALEIGH, NC – “Shannon is a friend of mine I grew up with in high school,” said Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson. “He has an intellectual disability and has meant a lot to me going through life.“Shannon always has time for you. He always has an arm to hug you. He laughs at your bad jokes and likes the simple things. Shannon has taught me a lot of leadership lessons in life thinking about how much better the world would be if all of us were more like Shannon.“I’m going Over the Edge in Raleigh for Shannon and people like Shannon. Once you see the enthusiasm they have in their hearts and the abilities they have, you can’t help but want to help them.”Sheriff Roberson will step Over the Edge and rappel Raleigh’s 30-story Wells Fargo Capitol Center on Sat., Sept. 30, 2017. Up to 200 thrill-seekers have the opportunity to participate in this 8th annual event, a key fund-raiser for Special Olympics North Carolina. Registration is now open with prime-time slots selected by the quickest fundraisers. www.overtheedgenc.com

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Oprah Winfrey Network to Feature NC Charity on August 12

World Premiere in North Carolina August 10

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Surfer Girls of All Ages Returning for Wahine Classic

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August 11-13, 2017!

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Children in Foster Care in NC Surpasses 11,000 – Children’s Home Society Intensifies Response

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Wise Guys help break the cycle of teenage pregnancy – The story here: http://ncpressrelease.org/wise-guys-help-break-the-cycle-of-teenage-pregnancy/ 

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Summer Games conclude – Over the Edge and World’s Largest Truck Convoy up next for Special Olympics North Carolina

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North Carolina Special Needs Charity Gaining Global Attention

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC – A small North Carolina charity is gaining global attention for its free programs designed to build self-esteem and empower medically fragile, special needs, and disadvantaged children. Featured in dozens of media including American Way Magazine and TEDx Talks, Indo Jax Surf Charities will be the subject of a one-hour special on the Oprah Winfrey Network in August 2017.

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SJAFB Air Show Attracts Record Crowd of 230,000

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The 2017 Wings Over Wayne Air Show featuring The Blue Angels. Click for details.