2011 NC Festival by the Sea Event Schedule (Oct 29 & 30)

2011 NC Festival by the Sea Event Schedule (Oct 29 & 30)

9 Oct

How time flies!  The 2011 summer season has come to a close and that means you have the Holden Beach NC Festival by the Sea to look foreword to!  This year brings the same great events, only 2011 times more fun. The Holden Beach Merchants Association invites you to enjoy a weekend of FOOD, FESTIVITIES [...]

Full Story »
An Inside Look at Town Emergency Operations

An Inside Look at Town Emergency Operations

30 Aug

Have you ever wondered how the Town of Holden Beach operates during emergency conditions like Hurricane Irene? Well, Microsoft has written a case study on how the town uses new “cloud” computing technology…

Full Story »
Hurricane Evacuation Explained: Voluntary vs. Mandatory

Hurricane Evacuation Explained: Voluntary vs. Mandatory

25 Aug

At 4pm Thursday, August 25th Town of Holden Beach Mayor Alan Holden issued a proclamation for a voluntary evacuation of the island due to expected weather conditions from Hurricane Irene. Voluntary evacuation is a common response to severe tropical and hurricane storm weather, but to some the terminology may seem a bit ambiguous.  So, we [...]

Full Story »
Sand Sculpture Contest – July 2010

Sand Sculpture Contest – July 2010

28 Jul

The Town of Holden Beach hosted a Sand Sculpture Contest today and the turn out was great. There was 11 official contestants with a few additional sculptures sprinkled in for fun.

Full Story »
Turtle Talk: Fun for the Whole Family

Turtle Talk: Fun for the Whole Family

30 Jul

If you haven’t made it to Turtle Talk hosted by the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol yet, there’s only two more sessions left. You’ll find it interesting, the kids will find it fun.

Full Story »
“Olden Holden” Bike Tour

“Olden Holden” Bike Tour

12 Aug

The “Olden Holden Bike Tour” is a perfect way to get some exercise, see the sights, and learn a little bit of Holden Beach History. So, grab your closest two wheeler, turn on your imagination, and take a winding route back in time.

Full Story »
Beach Mart Becomes a “Favorite Place” on Google

Beach Mart Becomes a “Favorite Place” on Google

31 May

Beach Mart, a locally-owned beach shop on the Holden Beach causeway, has become a “Favorite Place” on Google.

Full Story »
Rare Leatherback Turtle Nests at Holden Beach

Rare Leatherback Turtle Nests at Holden Beach

6 Jun

Four college kids from Chicago were surprised and amazed on Tuesday, June 1st, when they stumbled upon a giant Leatherback Turtle while walking down the beach.

Full Story »
2011 NC Festival by the Sea Event Schedule (Oct 29 & 30)

2011 NC Festival by the Sea Event Schedule (Oct 29 & 30)

9 Oct

How time flies!  The 2011 summer season has come to a close and that means you have the Holden Beach NC Festival by the Sea to look foreword to!  This year brings the same great events, only 2011 times more fun. The Holden Beach Merchants Association invites you to enjoy a weekend of FOOD, FESTIVITIES [...]

Full Story »
An Inside Look at Town Emergency Operations

An Inside Look at Town Emergency Operations

30 Aug

Have you ever wondered how the Town of Holden Beach operates during emergency conditions like Hurricane Irene? Well, Microsoft has written a case study on how the town uses new “cloud” computing technology…

Full Story »

Bookmarks

Local Events