David Downing remembers visiting the geodesic dome of the Aquatarium amusement park on the beach, lasers lighting up the night sky over the St. Petersburg Pier, and mermaid shows at the old Webb’s City department store. Related News/Archive Pinellas County…

Posted: Friday, January 2, 2015 12:00 am Brochure touts Oriental as tourist destination Associated Press | ORIENTAL — The Oriental Tourism Board hopes that a new promotional brochure that was developed during 2014 brings new visitors to the sailing village…

Asheville, North Carolina Named Top Place to Visit in 2015 by Frommer’s PRWEB.COM Newswire PRWEB.COM NewswireAsheville, North Carolina (PRWEB) January 15, 2015 The first day of the New Year has passed and one of the best places to live in…

Drivers in Tennessee and North Carolina can kick off the New Year and join the 32,000 other vehicles with Friends of the Smokies license plates. Full story available to subscribers only.Subscribe Already a subscriber? Activate

MOREHEAD CITY — The port, Medicaid reform and tourism were all named as top priorities for Carteret County state representatives Pat McElraft and Norman Sanderson as they return to the state’s capitol for the General Assembly long session, which convenes today.…

Local/State Wake may relocate Brier Creek Elementary students and staff to new campus

A trip to North Carolina’s Outer Banks is essentially choosing to spend your vacation in the great outdoors, and nature lovers won’t need much help as they peruse travel tips to guarantee a great vacation. If you’re visiting this North…

Foodies traveling to North Carolina’s Outer Banks obviously will have their choice of seafood to love, but that’s not all the area has to offer. Here are six restaurants known for great food to sample during your Outer Banks travels:…

Local/State Icy Wednesday commute looms as temperatures fall

Citadel football coach Mike Houston said his second Bulldogs recruiting class would be heavy on defense. Three weeks before national signing day, that’s how it is shaping up. Of 10 players who have committed to The Citadel, according to various…