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  • Heroes of our youth take us on mental and emotional journey

    It’s not often that you see a governor turn back into a 17-year-old kid.
    But that’s what happened last Thursday night when Gov. Pat McCrory spoke at the 50th North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame banquet in the Raleigh Convention Center.
    Making impromptu remarks, McCrory said the main reason he came was because the 1974 N.C. State team was being honored for producing one of the greatest moments in the state’s sports history: the ACC Tournament win over Maryland.

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  • Get the spring on plants at master gardener sale

    The Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteer Association is having its second annual spring plant sale May 9-11 at the Brunswick County Government Center in Bolivia.

    Hundreds of colorful plants have been planted, and more shrubbery and trees will be brought in from local nurseries for this sale.

    Many plants will be suitable for Mother’s Day gifting. Wrapping and bows will also be available for a nominal fee.

    Sale hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

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  • Bouquet of offerings to celebrate Mother's Day

    Not sure what to do for Mother’s Day?

    Local businesses are helping us to remember not to forget mom on her special day this coming Sunday, May 12.

    Assorted Mother’s Day offerings are available.

    Massage At The Beach at 7246 Beach Drive in Ocean Isle Beach is offering Mother’s Day gift certificates. For details, call massage therapist Judi Westcott at (910) 579-6004 or visit online at www.judiwestcottmassage.com.

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  • ‘Iron Man 3’ brings acclaim to state’s film reputation

    “Iron Man 3,” filmed 45 miles up the road in Wilmington, just took in the second-highest dollar figures ever for a movie’s opening.
    The latest installment in the Iron Man series opened taking in a colossal $175.3 million, making it second only to 2012’s “The Avengers.” That movie was the predecessor in Marvel Studios’ ongoing series of superhero movies, which took in $207.4 million last year.

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  • First Spring Garden Fair celebrates local produce Thursday in Bolivia

    A spring garden fair Thursday in Bolivia is designed to highlight fresh produce and its benefits.

    The Brunswick County Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Brunswick County Health Services will feature the fair on the side lawn of the health services building from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the county government complex in Bolivia.

    WIC nutritionist Maureen Hubbard said the goal is to promote eating more fruits and vegetables.

    “We’re trying to get the community eat locally versus [store-bought],” Hubbard said.

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  • Sunset Beach police arrest man after tracking stolen phone

    SUNSET BEACH—A 22-year-old man has been arrested after local police tracked him with a stolen cell phone.

    Daniel Castillo, 22, of 24 Boundary Loop Road in the Carolina Shores North community, was charged May 2.

    Sunset Beach Police Det. Woody Dunn said an Android phone was reported stolen that same day from the counter of the Market Express store on Seaside Road.

    The phone’s owner had placed the phone on the counter when it was stolen.

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  • Sunset Beach police officer fired

    A Sunset Beach police officer has been fired for giving conflicting information in a court case.

    Sunset Beach Police Chief Lisa Massey terminated Sunset Beach Police Officer Jamie Clemmons’ employment with the town on May 1.

    Clemmons’ departure had to do with his testimony related to his May 11, 2012, arrest of Patricia Barbour of the Seaside community on driving while impaired charges. After discrepancies in this and four other DWI cases involving Clemmons were discovered, each was dismissed last week by District Attorney Jon David.

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  • Unsightly fencing doesn't make good neighbor in Sunset Beach

    SUNSET BEACH—Town councilwoman Karen Joseph has a word for fencing under the high-rise waterway bridge—“awful.”

    Joseph, speaking at Sunset Beach Town Council’s monthly pre-meeting workshop Monday night, said the chain-link fence plainly looks awful, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation isn’t maintaining them.

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  • Native restaurateurs claim rights to Miss, Mrs. Calabash

    CALABASH—When it comes to use of the business names “Miss Calabash” and/or “Mrs. Calabash,” who’s got the right?

    According to two longtime Calabash restaurant owners, nobody has the right but them.

    Cousins Shaun Bellamy and Crystal Coleman-Nixon, respective owners of Ella’s and Beck’s and Coleman’s Original Calabash restaurants, said they recently filed for trademark rights to the names.

    Their action came after learning owners planned to name a new restaurant in town “Miss Calabash.”

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  • Little River Band plays Mayfest on Main on Saturday in North Myrtle Beach

    Little River Band is scheduled to perform at the eighth annual Mayfest on Main festival this Saturday, May 11, in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

    The festival is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Main Street, between Hillside Drive and Ocean Boulevard. Highlights include live musical acts, street entertainers, arts-crafts and food vendors, a community stage and a children’s area.

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