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Since we’ve had some interesting discussions on this blog regarding where the Shag originated, I thought I’d pass on some info on a new book titled, Save the Last Dance for Me by Phil Sawyer and Tom Poland (University of South Carolina Press, $21.95). Continue reading “Shaggin’ Down South–Save the Last Dance for Me”
This Tall Ship is different from all the rest in that the “Bounty” was built as a movie prop in 1960 for the MGM release of Mutiny on the Bounty. The ship has also been used for many other films and documentaries including Treasure Island, Sponge Bob, Square Pants, the Movie, and Pirates of the Caribbean–Dead Man’s Chest to name a few. Continue reading “The Tall Ship “Bounty” Visits Wilmington”
The Greater Wilmington Business Bureau produces a fun book of lists that includes the most popular attractions, most exclusive restaurants, top employers, etc. in the Wilmington area. In the 2012 Book of Lists, the top 10 most popular attractions (ranked in order ) in the Wilmington area are:
Check tomorrow’s post for the top ten most Exclusive Restaurants in the area!
(Books are available for sale at www.wilmingtonbiz.com)
With less than 48 hours left to vote, Beaufort is in the lead in “America’s Coolest Small Towns 2012” contest in Budget Travel Magazine. However, the lead is by a small margin and they’re in need of one last push. Winning this contest would be huge for tourism to North Carolina, so add your vote by clicking on the link below, go to the magazine and add your vote. And encourage your friends to vote! Any online or social media mentions you could post would be great. Continue reading “Beaufort, NC, leading in “America’s Coolest Small Towns 2012” contest”
Not being an original Southerner (although I was born in West Virginia if that counts) I find it fascinating to read history and cultural tidbits about the South. I’m passing these tidbits along to my readers in hopes that you will be entertained and challenged to discover all the wonderful history and places to visit along the Southeast Coast. Today’s tidbits are about Myrtle Beach, SC. Continue reading “More Southern Tidbits–Myrtle Beach, SC”
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