Amid a myriad of Baptist and Methodist churches in Pender County, one church stands alone. Its architecture immediately sets it apart: a gold dome, Byzantine-style architecture, and the traditional Orthodox triple-barred cross. The church is Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Green Catholic Church. Located just 8 miles south of Burgaw in the Village of St. Helena, the church is a beautiful reminder of Pender County...

The first tourism update of 2016 has been sent to our subscribers. To read the Jan. 4, 2016 e-newsletter click here. For your free subscription, email tproctor@pendercountync.gov.

Thousands of people - both visitors and locals - gathered at the Beach Access in Surf City for the annual Dolphin Dip. This fun event benefits charities - this year Share the Table and ASAP, a local autism support group. We posted several photo galleries and videos on Facebook. Click here to get started on viewing the New Year's Day fun!

Are you looking for parties and dinners to celebrate New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Check our local restaurants and clubs for amazing dinners, dancing, and more. New Yorkers watch the ball drop in Times Square. In Surf City, we watch the TV drop at Gallagher's Sports Bar and Grill. So many celebrations and just one night! Here's a wonderful list to help you plan the ringing in of 2016! Click...