Once again, North Carolina is trying to encourage certain types of purchases.  This weekend, all energy star appliances are sales tax free.  Hopefully, many people in Wilmington NC will us this opportunity to save on the sales tax.  More details can be found here: http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20101104/ARTICLES/101109809/1004?Title=Get-energy-efficient-appliances-tax-free-this-weekend