BELVILLE, NC (WWAY)– The Town of Belville celebrated its 48th birthday Saturday with a Founders Day event at Belville Riverwalk Park.
Founded in 1977, the town marked the occasion with more than 50 local vendors, live music from the Port City Shakers, and several community outreach efforts.
Among the participants were Michael Opiela and Michael Pinto, civilian volunteers with the Wilmington Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1006. The two shared information with attendees about water safety and upcoming initiatives…