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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
Activities for our children are very important for their health, development and socialization. In Swansboro, North Carolina there are many different types of sports and activities available to all ages throughout the year. Many are provided through the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and others by private businesses or groups. If you are relocating to Camp Lejeune Marine Base or New River Air Station in Jacksonville NC or anywhere in the Hubert Swansboro North Carolina area and have a child interested in dance lessons, the Swansboro Dance Studio located at 130 Leslie Lane, is the one you want to check out. (Grand Finale - May 2008 Recital) It is owned and operated by Christy Crosswell Williams. She has been teaching local students since 1982. The staff has many years of t...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
Yesterday was a wonderful day here in the Hubert, Swansboro North Carolina area.  The sun was shining, not a cloud in the sky and it was gloriously warm!   A friend and her little one had called the day before and asked if they could come for an overnight visit.  So when we awoke to this divine day, I made the decision to take a mental health day.   There were many fun things we could have done and you can read about some of them here but for me, a beach girl, the decision was a no brainer!    I announced at breakfast that we were packing a picnic and heading for the beach to spend the day!  From that moment, it was total chaos and inefficient activity but eventually we got organized, out the door and on our way.  Take a look at our day and see why I love our Onslow County North Carolin...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
If you are in the market for a home in the Swansboro, Hubert Onslow County NC area, I hope that you will find the information which I provide here on my blog helpful. Where and how do I start may be the question you are asking and that is a very good question. If you are military relocating to Camp Lejeune Marine Base or New River Air Station or a veteran moving to any area of Onslow County North CarolinaThe first question you need answered is in regards to your VA eligibility. A quick and easy way to find out is by visiting this website: Am I EligibleThe next step for everyone isTalking to a lender and getting pre-qualified. Why do I need to do that before I find the house I want to buy you might ask The answer is simple: By getting pre-qualified (or pre-approved), you will know the pr...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
Chances are if you live in Hubert, Swansboro, Jacksonville or anywhere in Onslow County, N C, you enjoy boating in your own boat or with friends, family and/or neighbors. After all, we are surrounded by water and water related activities are a part of lives. Spring is the beginning of our long boating season which continues through the Fall. Boating safety is an important issue and whether you own a boat or just occasionally are a passenger, a boating safety course could save your life and the lives of your family and friends. Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and the New River Sail and Power Squadron is sponsoring "America's Boating Course" May 20th, 22nd, 27th and 29th from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M at the Swansboro Library located at 1460 West Corbett Avenue in Swansboro N C. The...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
March means different things to different people in Swansboro, North Carolina......namely ACC basketball tournamentAnnual Swansboro Rotary Club Oyster Roast and Pig-Out. Not to worry on Saturday, March 15 you can cover all bases at the 29th annual fund raiser held at the Rotary Civic Center in Swansboro located on West Main Street Extensions off of Highway 24. Proceeds go to the Swansboro Youth Scholarship Fund and Community Youth Projects From 5 PM to 8 PM an “all you care to eat” menu of Oysters steamed in the shell (bring your oyster knife and glove) Roasted pigFried flounderClam chowderHot dogs with chili (and condiments)ColeslawHush PuppiesBeerSoft drinksCoffee will be served while big screen TVs will serve up ACC basketball tournament action.Tickets –Adults – $40 in advance, $45 ...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
When warm weather arrives on the coast of Eastern North Carolina, thoughts turn to the beach and swimming. Who can resist a day of sun, surf and sand?           Hammocks Beach State Park located on Bear Island in Swansboro ,North Carolina is a three mile stretch of one of the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic Coast. The island is accessible only by private boat or passenger ferry. Bear Island’s beautiful crystal, blue/green waters provide an extraordinary opportunity for swimming, wading or simply enjoying the beauty of the surf. The beach is wide and uncrowded, the sand white and clean. The tidal pools that collect on the beach provide ideal “kiddie” pools for small children. Pack a picnic and all your gear because the island is free of commercialism. There is no place to buy sun...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
Hello Swansboro and Hubert N. C Neighbors,                                   Do you know what is going on at your library?  If not you and your children are missing out on the  opportunity to participate in some excellent programs and activities. The Swansboro library may not be large in size but for what it lacks in size, it makes up for in enthusiasm and passion.  Keep in mind that it is a branch of the Onslow County Public Library System and has access to all of the resources of the system. There are events for children, teens and adults.  Some are weekly and others are special one time events.  Mother Goose Time – Thursday 10  to 10:30 AMA weekly program for children up to 3 years with their caregivers.  Rhymes, music and songs provides entertaining stimulation story and play time ...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
 The Hem of His Garment is a Thrift Shop supported by the White Oak Ecumenical Outreach Ministries which is composed of several local churches in the Swansboro, North Carolina area.    The Hem is located at 724 W. Corbett Avenue in Swansboro, N C.The hours of operation are 10 A.M to 4 P.M Tuesday through Saturday.  Closed on Sundays and Mondays. For those making donations, there is a drop off area in back where items may be left at anytime.  However, if you would like or need a tax receipt, you will need to drop off your donations during regular business hours when there are staff members available to assist you.            The variety of available items is beyond anything I have seen at any other thrift shop.  The prices cannot be beat. All items are in no less than usable condition bu...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
In Eastern North Carolina we love our festivals.  Once Springs arrives one can attend a festival most every     weekend from May through December.                                                                                 Each town has their own special celebration, some which have been in existence for many years and others which are relatively new.Swansboro, North Carolina  boasts several festival each year but the one that kicks off the summer and tourist season is the"Arts by the Sea and Story Telling Festival" which is held in June each year on the waterfront.  The date for the 2008 festival is Saturday, June 14, you'll want to mark your calendar now to attend this fun day in Swansboro. June on the coast of North Carolina is perfect.  The average high temperature is 85 with an...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
Camping provides a time to relax, explore and enjoy the natural beauty of an area. The wonderful climate, waterways and beautiful land of Hubert, Swansboro and surrounding areas make this area a popular destination for campers who enjoyfishingswimmingkayaking/canoeinghuntingbeach combing/shellingbird watching sailing/motor boatingThere are several camp grounds which provide excellent camp sites. The facilities and rates vary from camp ground to camp ground depending on the location and services provided.The map locates the listed camp grounds. Click on the balloon for the name, location and phone number of each. Waterway RV Resort - Is located in Swanboro on the Intra-coastal waterway on 28 acres. It has over 300 hook-ups.Buttons Mobile Home Park - Is located in Hubert, N C near Bear Cr...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
What?   The 11th Annual Swansboro Area Business Showcase                                         When?  Saturday, January 26, 2008Time?  10 AM to 4 PM Where? Swansboro Civic CenterCost?  Adult - $2.00, Children 6 and over $1.00, Children under 6 free This year's theme “Destination: Swansboro, Now Arriving, New Neighbors, New Customers and New Businesses” will showcase 67 local businesses.It is a wonderful opportunity to meet the owners and managers of these businesses, ask them questions, get their opinions, get acquainted and in some case sample their products.Some of the types of businesses who will participate are: home improvement businesses banks insurance companies health care companiesMany will have drawing for prizes.  There will be a grand prize drawing for a $500.00 gift baske...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
Swansboro, North Carolina got its first library in the early 1950s when the Women's Club of Swansboro took matters in-hand and began the Swansboro library.  Seven years later the county library system agreed to take over the operation of the library provided the Town of Swansboro would furnish a location.   An agreement was reached and the Swansboro Library became a branch of the Onslow County Public library system.The first location of the new branch was the Old Swansboro Community Building where it remained for eleven years.  In 1968 it was moved to the Swansboro City Hall and that was its home for 28 years. In 1993 the library moved to its present location on West Corbett Avenue into a renovated funeral home.  As the population of the area grew and the library increased its resources...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
Newly elected Swansboro Mayor, Scott Chadwick has announced with the assistance of the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce, he will begin his term with a party and everyone is invited!  The purpose of the party is two-fold:  To meet and get to know the new mayor and town council membersTo raise money for the new Swansboro Soccer Complex.  “I’m excited about having a Mayor’s Inaugural Charity Ball,” Chadwick said. “We wanted to show the people of Swansboro a new positive approach, and show that we can work together and go out and do things, accomplish things, and show our willingness to work with people.“I thought it would be something new and exciting and would bring people together in a social setting. I want to show people that (the town council and I) want to be accessible and approachable...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
I think most people are in the same boat.  It's the Christmas season when we exchange gifts with family, friends and clients.   Money is tight for everyone.  The price of gas, food, heating fuel and pretty much everything has risen.  What is one to do?  The answer for most of us is.... look for the best price and value.What I am suggesting to you is that what appears to be the best price and value may not be. Sure it is convenient to shop on-line or in the big box stores where you can find any and everything under the sun. But have you thought about where the money goes when you shop on-line or in the big box stores?  I can tell you that most of that money is sent out of your town, state and often the country. I can almost hear what you are thinking "but I can buy that t.v so much cheap...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
A nostalgic evening of candlelight shopping awaits you on Saturday November 10 from 5 to 9 PM in  downtown Swansboro. The merchants have decked their halls with greenery, ribbons and bows and will greet shoppers with holiday refreshments. Caroling Barbershop Quartets will be strolling the streets lit by candles filling the air with the sounds of Christmas. Bring your list for you are sure to find the perfect gifts in the quaint shops and boutiques located along Front Street. Plan to dine in one of Swansboro's fine restaurants and enjoy the evening of shopping on the waterfront of historic Swansboro. Cynthia Tilghman, Realto®, Onslow County Home Specialist Email Me      910 459 1989Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes   
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
I told you a couple of weeks ago about the upcoming Mullet Festival in Swansboro, North Carolina.  On Saturday I attended the 53rd annual Mullet Festival.  It is one of the longest running festival in the country.Unfortunately, I had some issues with my camera and did not get as many photos as I had hoped to get and share. I am providing a link (city data - dsobotta) to another site which has some outstanding photos of the day and the activities. The weather was just perfect, a wonderful Eastern North Carolina fall day.  The day started with a parade through downtown with Swansboro's oldest native, 97 year old Margie Conder, serving as Grand Marshall.  There were beautiful floats, marching bands, scout troops, clowns and all the kinds of participants that one would expect and want in a ...
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By David Sobotta
(WideOpen Networks)
I have never been one to run from booth duty.  I actually think that contact with the general public helps keep you attuned to customers.Just about every business I been involved with has run the risk of listening to employees more than customers.  That's a quick way to loose customers.There is nothing like a couple of hours of intense customer involvement to remedy that. Today I spent a few hours at the Swansboro, NC Mullet Festival.  The event has nothing to with hair.  It's about the kind of mullet that swim in the sea.The festival has been celebrated for the last 53 years and commemorates the completion of the bridges over the White Oak River.People were very happy to get the bridges in those days.  Now we know that those particular bridges have altered the river forever.  I wrote a...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
It not too early to start thinking about Christmas and one of my favorite charities...Toys for Tots.  A great way to participate and have a wonderful family outing is coming up on Saturday. What?  Marsh Cruise                                When? Saturday, October 6 Where?  Hammocks Beach State ParkTime?  2 PM Cost? 1 new, unwrapped toy per person                                                                                              Pre-registration required - 910 326 4881   Enjoy a 60-90 minute guided tour around and behind Bear Island and Huggins Island.  You will learn about the history of Swansboro and the park, view wildlife and enjoy a relaxing cruise on a beautiful Fall afternoon.   Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist   910 459 9189             Contact...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
Is there anything more relaxing than a day out on the water?  Last weekend my daughter and I were invited on a boat outing with a friend and his son.  It was a gorgeous Eastern North Carolina day with the sun shining, a little breeze and temperatures in the mid 80's.  I'm not sure life gets any better than that.                                                           We launched out of Dudley's Marina in Swansboro and spent the afternoon tooling around in the sound and playing on the beach.                                                                                                                      It was a great, relaxing day-- a time to reconnect, commune with nature and recharge so that we would be ready to take on a new week.  True, I can't take off every weekend-- but I fi...
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By Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
(Kingsbridge Realty, Inc)
                                                                            Living in a small town and/or community has its advantages.  Today when I passed by Buck's Corner Farm Produce Stand  just outside of Swansboro, N C,  it suddenly occurred to me that what I see as ordinary, others in different locations might see as very strange and unusual.   Take a look at the sign below---does anything about this sign seem strange or out of the ordinary to you?                           Do you see this where you live?  This produce stand has been in this location for as many years as I can remember and in the Fall, this is how they do business--The Honor System. The stand is unmanned.   Make your selection, drop your money in the box and drive away with your pumpkin, sweet potatoes, jam or wh...
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