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Surf City Police Serve Search Warrant at Island Smoke on North New River Drive
After an extensive investigation, the Surf City Police Department has executed a search warrant at Island Smoke, a business located at...

Surf City Police Dept.
Nov 2, 20241 min read


No Shave November: Growing for a Cause with Surf City PD
As the temperatures drop and the holiday season approaches, you may notice some extra scruff on the faces of our Surf City Police...

Surf City Police Dept.
Nov 2, 20242 min read
Pender County Announces Inaugural 2025 Citizens Leadership Academy
Pender County is launching its inaugural 2025 Citizens Leadership Academy, providing residents with an opportunity to engage with local...

Topsail Times
Nov 2, 20242 min read


Pender County Board of Commissioners Selects Commissioner Jerry Groves for Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority Board
At the Pender County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 7, the board selected Commissioner Jerry Groves to serve on the Board of...

Topsail Times
Nov 2, 20241 min read


Surf City Police Department Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with First-Degree Forcible Rape and Felony Conspiracy
The Surf City Police Department has charged two suspects in connection with a first-degree forcible rape, including felony conspiracy and...

Surf City Police Dept.
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Holly Ridge Resident Charged with Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
On 09/20/2024, Robert Cody West, a 28-year-old resident of Holly Ridge, North Carolina, was arrested on charges of possessing child...

Holly Ridge Police Dept.
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Food Lion Donates 1.5 Million Dollars to Support Disaster Relief After Hurricane Helene
By Alexandra Fusari 280,000 pounds of food and water donated to community partners to support neighbors in need. Food Lion is donating...

Topsail Times
Oct 4, 20242 min read


2023 Visitor Impact for Pender County
County spending Increases by 5 percent to $199.12 Million Domestic and international visitors to and within Pender County spent $199.12...

Topsail Times
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Rapisarda wins World Championship Title in Martial Arts Breaking!
By Master Adam Grogin Elana Rapisarda (22) from Stillwater, just returned from the US Open martial arts world championships in Orlando...

Topsail Times
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Stephanie Key Named 2024 Wilmington Chamber 40 Under 40 and WILMA's Women to Watch
Pender County Tourism proudly announces that Stephanie Key has been honored as one of the 2024 Wilmington Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40...

Topsail Times
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Fusion Blue Bistro to Open Their Doors in Holly Ridge August 2024
Chef Chris Gates, known to many locals as a top 24 runner up in the “Own Your Own” national restaurant contest held in 2023, has one of...

Topsail Times
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Pender County Receives America 250 NC Grant
Pender County has received a $10,000 grant from North Carolina’s America 250 NC initiative for a project to commemorate the nation’s...

Topsail Times
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Pender County Emergency Management Conducts Comprehensive Hurricane Activation Drill
Pender County Emergency Management conducted a comprehensive activation drill today at the Emergency Operations Center. The exercise...

Topsail Times
Jul 5, 20241 min read


First Cicada Bobblehead Unveiled
This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition Cicada Bobblehead . Due to an unusual overlap...

Topsail Times
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Surf City Flow: A New Wave of Wellness Hits the Shore
By Kimberly Frankenfield Surf City has recently welcomed a vibrant addition to its community: Surf City Flow, a yoga studio and wellness...

Topsail Times
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Proven Winners® Welcomes 11th Signature Garden
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina is a destination for horticulturalists, gardeners and industry professionals. The Gardens of...

Topsail Times
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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