Another new hotel brand has arrived in South Beach: Tribute Portfolio, the latest from Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide. While the collection is brand new, its first property has plenty of history: The 393-room Royal Palm South Beach at 1545 Collins…
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How travelers can add charity to their vacation itineraries
After hundreds of business trips and a vacation or two, Clement Quintyne’s Briggs Riley Rollaboard was ready for the recycler. The wheels were worn and the outside was frayed. His wife, Debra, figured it was time for new luggage. But…
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Polls indicate that Islamophobia exists
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 16, 2015 – In a recent poll by Huffington Post nearly 60 percent of the respondents said they were not interested or do not know whether they want to learn more about Islam. According to the numbers…
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Hands-On, Mind-Tickling Fun at the Playhouse Build Fest Saturday April 11 at …
The Children’s Playhouse presents Playhouse Build Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th at Parkway School. This free event is part of the 2015 North Carolina Science Festival. A free event for kids aged 2 to…
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Best Bets for the Myrtle Beach area, April 17-23
SUNDAY | 04.19 Students star in ‘Waves of the Future’ The Chicora Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach presents the third annual “Waves of the Future” concert, with 24 performances by an expected 20 schools and more than 650 students participating…
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Community News, April 16, 2015:
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Anne Springs Close Greenway will host its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, offering free entry and activities for all ages, from hiking and kayaking to horseback rides, in addition to new events. One of…
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National Basketball Association Game Capsules
Charlotte, NC (SportsNetwork.com) – James Harden scored 29 points and the Houston Rockets kept their hopes of a Southwest Division title alive with a 100-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. The Rockets had seven players finish in double…
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Sunday hunting in NC up for debate in General Assembly
N.C. House members debated a proposal to allow hunting on Sundays, with some legislators worried the practice would create noise and safety concerns for churches. House Bill 640, titled the “Outdoor Heritage Act,” would allow Sunday hunting – but only…
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Pisgah Brewing celebrates 10th year – Asheville Citizen
Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend. Pictured is brewery owner David Quinn.(Photo: Katie Bailey/bkbailey@citizen-times.com) It’s been 10 years since Pisgah Brewing made its debut in Black Mountain, officially joining the region’s craft brew scene.…
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NC high court orders new trial for boastful death row inmate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s highest court ordered a new trial Friday for a death row inmate who once wrote, “Kill me if you can, suckers,” in a letter from prison to his hometown newspaper. The North Carolina Supreme…
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