The coastal communities of North Carolina provide an ideal getaway for travelers, especially since there are some towns that aren't overrun with tourists. Onslow County is one such area, made up of Jacksonville and nearby Camp Lejeune, Topsail Island, and Swansboro. European settlers first arrived here in the 1700s. During World War II, an Army camp was established that is … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Onslow County
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Film Friday: The Waterboy
An unassuming waterboy is asked to join the football team when they realize he has tackling abilities. But he must keep it a secret from his domineering mother. Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, and Henry Winkler star in the outlandish comedy. Filming took place at Stetson University and the Citrus Bowl. Filmed In: DeLand, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Orlando, and St. Cloud, Florida; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Waterboy
Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
By Capricorn Records - Texas Monthly page 21, Public Domain, Link Perhaps no musical group better signifies Southern rock than The Allman Brothers Band. Formed in Daytona Beach, Florida by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, originally called Hour Glass. Duane went to Muscle Shoals, Alabama to work as a session musician for the recording studios there. The brothers then recruited … [Read more...] about Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
Film Friday: Forces of Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl45jx7zMmc A man flies to Savannah for his wedding, but along the way meets a beautiful stranger when his plane is grounded due to a pending hurricane. He catches a ride with her and is forced to reevaluate his plans. Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck star along with Blythe Danner and Steve Zahn. Filmed In: Savannah, Georgia; Richmond, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Forces of Nature
Film Friday: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNIsjZBnRR8 Based on the beloved children's book and Swedish film, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking follows a young girl with wacky hair who is left alone with only her horse and monkey after her father's ship is carried away by a storm. She becomes friends with Tommy and Annika and the three get into trouble and find … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
