The USS North Carolina Battleship Submarine in Wilmington NC on Hwy 17S will be on display May 2,3,4 2008 Friday ,Saturday,Sunday 8:00-5:00.The USS Battleship comes alive when the Navy's latest nuclear power fast attack submarine is commissioned with a celebration of the historic events with NC Veterans.Re-enactors will portray Sailors and Marines in the 1940's and you can explore the floating memorial and living history museum.A fireworks display is Friday at 9:15 www.battleshipnc.com 910-251-5797.

Barack Obama,Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton made a campaign speech in the port city of Wilmington NC this week for the primary election May 6 in NC.

NC Govenor Mike Easley announced a $25.7 million incentive for GE Hitachi Company in Castle Hayne ,NC to expand its operations and create 900 new jobs.

Parade of Homes on May 3rd and 4th in the Cape Fear area is the largest display of homes by the talented local Home Builders Association.The 22nd annual Parade of Homes brings you the homebuyer,models and the skills of the local builders. www.wilmingtonparadeofhomes.com Visit anytime www.brendakingrealtor.com