On Wednesday, the Grand Ballroom of Wilmington’s Hotel Ballast was adorned with elegant pink and gold balloon arches, framing the stage where Sharon Lawrence was crowned Queen Azalea.Patt Noday began the Queen’s Coronation by welcoming residents, dignitaries, visitors, and gardening azalea enthusiasts to the kickoff of the 77th North Carolina Azalea Festival. The New Hanover…
