Walk into a gas station, vape shop or convenience store in Hampstead, Surf City, Holly Ridge or many other communities across Eastern North Carolina, and you will likely see products containing Delta-8, Delta-9 or Delta-10 THC. They are sold as gummies, drinks, vape cartridges, chocolates and other products. Many are marketed as legal, natural alternatives to marijuana. Because they are sold openly and are easy to purchase, many people assume they are safe. Over the past se

Through quiet dedication and community support, the LAMB Foundation is helping local students with intellectual disabilities thrive—one classroom at a time. By Kevin Borton In the Topsail area, community isn’t just a word, it’s a way of life. It shows up in small gestures, familiar faces and neighbors who step in without being asked. And sometimes, it shows up in bright yellow aprons and a simple treat handed out with a smile. That’s where the story of the LAMB Foundation o

Cathy Mails, owner of Sea Green Natural Cleaning, has earned international recognition as a finalist in the International Impact Book Award for her book, The Detox Dwelling, a practical guide to nontoxic cleaning and healthier living. The International Impact Book Award is a global community dedicated to recognizing excellence in storytelling and elevating authors whose words create real impact. “The International Impact Award is such an honor,” said Mails. “It’s an award w