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HAUNTED ILM: New haunted attraction debuts in Independence Mall parking lot

It’s finally fall. Temperatures have dropped below 60 in the evenings, pumpkin patches have sprouted up all over town, and the countdown to Halloween is officially on. For folks like Angelo Lambiase, October brings more than hot apple cider and harvest festivals; it also marks his favorite time of year when people transform into ghosts, ghouls and witches. “I believe that’s what gave me love … Continue reading HAUNTED ILM: New haunted attraction debuts in Independence Mall parking lot

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SPREADING POSITIVITY: Edge Michael returns to ILM to celebrate Peter Tosh’s birthday

“Now you can’t be everything to everyone, You’ve got to learn to say ‘no.’ Now, how come you’re the one with every solution? You’ve got to learn to say ‘no.’ Now I’m not Superman, I don’t care if you understand. This is where I draw the line, . . . Got to learn to say ‘no.’” It’s not often artists sing to me during interviews, … Continue reading SPREADING POSITIVITY: Edge Michael returns to ILM to celebrate Peter Tosh’s birthday

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CARRY ON: Kansas adds a new album to 40-plus year catalog, set to play at Cape Fear Stage

The band Kansas introduced themselves to the world in 1974 with their self-titled debut album. While their original lineup has a changed a bit throughout the years, the essence of the band has carried on much like the wayward son from their “Leftoverture” hit in 1976. “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” as well as the title track from their follow-up record, … Continue reading CARRY ON: Kansas adds a new album to 40-plus year catalog, set to play at Cape Fear Stage

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A FREIGHT TRAIN OF SOUND: The Marcus King Band opens for JJ Grey & Mofro at Greenfield Lake

“I actually don’t consider myself to be a strong writer because I have so many heroes that are phenomenal writers,” singer-songwriter and blues guitarist Marcus King says. “Warren [Haynes], especially, being one of them. I don’t think I’ll ever consider myself a strong writer. Right now it’s just something I need to do to get things off my chest.” On the contrary, Marcus King of The … Continue reading A FREIGHT TRAIN OF SOUND: The Marcus King Band opens for JJ Grey & Mofro at Greenfield Lake

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