Click here to read the Nov. 2 Tourism e-newsletter. Today's topics include the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center's latest award, plus information about the map project that kicks off this week. Dates to remember include Fenders on the River at Old River Farm, the Silent Auction that benefits Meals on Wheels, and the Jingle Bell Ball. If you wish to subscribe to the weekly e-newsletter...

The North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) announced the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the Visitors Attraction of the Year. “We’re pleased and honored,” said Jean Beasley, the director of the sea turtle hospital. “This is quite a prestigious award.” The sea turtle hospital offers limited visiting offers because it is a hospital where sick...

BURGAW— The NC Blueberry Festival, Pender County Tourism, the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed to host the Eastern NC Events and Festival Consortium Nov. 6, at the Historic Train Depot. The free workshop is open to any organization that hosts a festival and plans events. “It is a perfect networking and informational workshop for PTAs and directors...