Spotlight on Business: Carolina Marine Construction

Carolina Marine Construction, Inc. has been providing high quality residential and commercial marine services in the New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick County areas for over 20 years. We are a Total Marine Contractor, meaning our knowledgeable professionals can handle every phase of your marine project, including design, implementation, permitting, construction and dredging (if needed). We work with individual homeowners, home owner associations, yacht clubs, marinas and municipalities in all phases of marine construction. Our quality assurance is your peace of mind that your project will be completed the right way, built to CAMA specifications, using only quality materials.

Locally owned and operated by Michael Conard, (also a Seahawk alumni) we strive to incorporate your ideas into a final, functional design, while maximizing your useable space. Estimates are always free. Some of our more notable projects include aiding in the relocation of Mason's Inlet, the outdoor classroom at Westgate Nature Park for the Town of Leland and the downtown Riverwalk from PPD to the Isabella Holmes bridge for the City of Wilmington.

Our crew has over 80 years combined experience in the construction industry. Every member of our crew has been fully trained and operates as a team. Carolina Marine Construction, Inc is a licensed and insured Total Marine Contractor. For more information go to www.carolinamarineconstructioninc.com. or call 793-4143.

Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival a Huge Success

Thanks to Mr. Gregg Allman and all the other great talents that shared the stage at the 19th Annual Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival, as well as the sponsors, volunteers, and fans who made this the largest and best festival yet!

Gregg Allman playing live on Pleasure Island!

The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is already hard at work planning next year's festival. Who would you like to see play at this great event in its 20th year?

Early Voting Open October 18th - November 3rd, 2012 on Pleasure Island

Pleasure Island is home to an early voting location this year: 

The Carolina Beach Police Training Room

1121 N Lake Park Blvd

Carolina Beach, NC 28428

All New Hanover County early voting locations will be open Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm, except for the last day of early voting on Saturday, November 3rd when the hours will be 9 am - 1 pm.

Don't forget to vote!

Spotlight on Business: Island Electric NC, LLC

Wilmington's Most Reliable

Residential Electrical Contracting Company

Island Electric NC, LLC, is family owned and operated. We pride ourselves in being dependable and affordable.

We specialize in residential service, including:

• Renovations
• Landscape Design
• Whole House Lighting Design
• Attic Fans
• Ceiling Fans
• Recessed Lighting
• Troubleshooting
• Home Inspections

Island Electric NC, LLC, is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet and exceed your expectations. Special rates for our friends in the Pleas-ure Island Chamber of Commerce!

Check our Blog for Monthly Specials! www.islandelectricnc.com

FREEMAN PARK TO BE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH SURF - 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 27th

CAROLINA BEACH, NC – Due to high surf anticipated by Hurricane Sandy, the Town of Carolina Beach will close Freeman Park to visitors and campers on Saturday, October 27 at 2pm. The park will reopen on Monday, October 29th by 9am or sooner if weather permits.

Freeman Park is very susceptible to high tides.  During extreme tides, such as anticipated, the ocean reaches the dunes leaving little if any area for safe passage or camping.

Halloween Carnival at Mike Chappell Park

Don't miss this Pleasure Island Halloween tradition for children 12 and under (must be accompanied by a parent.) The ghoulish good time kicks off at 3:00 pm Saturday, October 27th in Mike Chappell Park in Carolina Beach, NC.

Got-Em-On 15th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

Hit the golf course for a great cause! The 15th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament run by The Got-Em-On Live Bait Club will be held Saturday, October 27th, 2012 at Echo Farms.

More Info: http://www.got-em-on.com/

Pumpkin Carving Contest & Walk at Island Montessori School

The newest addition to the Pleasure Island fall festivities is the Pumpkin Carving Contest & Walk put on by Island Montessori School. Enter your own carved work of art ($5 entry fee) or simply stop by to see them in all their glowing glory. All proceeds benefit Island Montessori, a nonprofit preschool serving children ages 1 - 6.

Fort Fisher Fall Festival - Saturday, October 27th

Head to the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area for some spooky fall fun Saturday, October 27th, 2012 from 10 am - 5 pm. In the evening take a stroll down the Haunted Trail...if you dare!

Carolina Beach Fire Department Annual BBQ - Saturday 10/27

Support your local fire fighters by eating some delicious BBQ this weekend!

Trick or Treat Under The Sea - October 24th & 25th, 2012

Bring the kids to the aquarium for early Halloween trick-or-treating! Candy stations, special programs and decorations provide a fun and safe Halloween building for this event.

This popular event is held on two dates from 5:00-8:30pm - either Wednesday, October 24 or Thursday, October 25. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Admission is $8.00 for children and adults. NC Aquarium
Members receive a 10% discount. Kids 2 and under are admitted free.

ATTENTION PARENTS: Only umbrella strollers will be permitted in the building for this event. No refunds or exchanges.

More info: https://reservations.ncaquariums.com/fortfisher/Info.aspx?EventID=22