Keith Beatty News & Updates

FEBRUARY Laughing For Life II

February 5th and 6th at City Stage at Level 5. Come on out and watch a local charity comedy show that raises money for local families battling cancer.

Port leads city to high job-creation ranking

Port-related activity and communications services have put the city No. 2 in the nation for job creation and retention in a report by the Milken Institute, an economic think tank based in Santa Monica, Calif.

Leland leads in Brunswick's boom

Leland Town Manager Bill Farris isn't surprised Leland's population is now larger than any other municipality in Brunswick County. For the first time, the town's population topped that of Oak Island's, which had previously been the county's most populous.

MARCH - Guiness Saint Patrick's Day Festival

Saturday, March 13th the Riverfront Park downtown will host the 3rd Annual Saint Patrick's Day Festival. Festivities begin at noon.

OCTOBER - Airlie Garden Oyster Roast

October 16, 2009 It\'s that time of year again!! Airlie\'s Annual Oyster Roast is October 16th from 6-11pm. There is no better way to spend a fall evening than steamed oysters....

OCTOBER - Riverfest

October 3-4, 2009 Riverfest is a wonderful river front festival that celebrates the area\'s rich heritage. Half a mile of free family entertainment with festivities beginning at 10am Saturday.....

JANUARY - Museum Volunteer Open House

Want to help? The Cape Fear Museum holds a volunteer open house the first Wednesday of every month. Stop in January 6th between 10am-12pm.