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It is bigger this year with four events planned to lead the main event

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Lots of movement happens around the Port City when it comes to restaurants, food trucks, bars and bottle shops…

Dr. R Everett Frerichs got Tony Harrelson’s attention when he inadvertently sent him a “super like” on Match.com. They were married 10 months later.

And I've got to say, they delivered.  The four-course meals, with wine pairings, offered the kinds of dishes you might expect at these local LM Restaurants -- Bluewater Grill, Oceanic Restaurant at the Crystal Pier and Hops Supply Co., but leveled up. The company's new culinary innovation director Chef Katsuji Tanabe has a varied culinary background and a long list of television cooking appearances to his credit. He's now working with the local chefs at these restaurants to revamp the menus in coming months. Until then, here’s a look a some of the highlights from the three-nigh...

The traditional annual event has been postponed this year until July 30.  “But we didn’t want to wait that long to celebrate spring in our area,” said Alison Baringer English, executive director of the festival. “That’s a big part of what the Azalea Festival is about.”  So instead, the Hamerskis and dozens of garden party enthusiasts signed up to host their own smaller gatherings and get dressed in their finest party wear and enjoy the local natural beauty.   That’s what the couple did. They haven’t spent much time entertaining this past year, but Carter did pick up gar...