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Eight Sea Turtles Released Back Into The Wild!
On June 13th, we released eight sea turtles back into the wild! Some of these turtles had extraordinary journeys like little Butternut...

Star Sota
Jul 1, 20231 min read


Catholic Bishop Comes To Break Ground After Local Church Community Raises $3.36 Million To Build New
Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama of the Diocese of Raleigh will be celebrating with parishioners from All Saints Catholic Church in Hampstead on...

Topsail Times
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Pender County Bicycle And Pedestrian Plan - Draft Recommendations Available For Public Comment
Pender County, in collaboration with The Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO), is conducting a Bicycle and Pedestrian...

Topsail Times
Jun 16, 20232 min read


VFW Youth, Education And Safety Awards Program
VFW Post 9983, Holly Ridge, held its annual Youth, Education and Safety Awards Program at the Post Home 16 May 2023. Starting with the...

Topsail Times
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Pender County Library Adds A Seed Library At The Hampstead Branch
HAMPSTEAD - Pender County Library’s Hampstead branch has launched a new seed library. The Topsail Township Friends of the Library...

Topsail Times
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Pender County Earns National Achievement Award For Beach Clean Project
BURGAW – Pender County and the program Beach Clean, have been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of...

Topsail Times
Jun 2, 20232 min read


The Sea Witch Lounge Grand Opening
Jenean LaCorte along with her husband, Mark, are embarking on a new adventure located at 13775 NC-50 Ste. 103, in Surf City just next...

Topsail Times
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Ocean Fest Wins Prestigious “Event Of The Year” State-Wide Festival Award
SURF CITY, NC — February 6, 2023 Ocean Fest came home the big winner at the ShowFest 2023 awards banquet hosted on January 30 by the...

Topsail Times
May 19, 20232 min read


Honoring Distinguished Alumni And Educators With A Wall Of Fame On June 13
BURGAW – Pender Education Partnership (PEP), a non-profit foundation established to enhance educational opportunities and assist public...

Topsail Times
May 19, 20232 min read


Food Lion Unveils Remodel of Nearly 30 Wilmington-Area Stores; Invests in Local Food Bank
$50 million renovations support expanded assortment and easier shopping experience to meet customers’ needs SALISBURY, NC – With a...

Topsail Times
May 19, 20234 min read


A Crew Of Pirates Invaded Soundside Park In The Early Afternoon Of April 29th
These pirates arrived with the Topsail Star Pirate Ship and brought with them bags of Treasure Trail Mix, maps, coloring sheets, jewelry...

Topsail Times
May 19, 20231 min read


Rabies Warning From Pender County Health Department
Pender County Health Department has confirmed a second case of rabies since March in the Rocky Point area. Rabies is a viral disease that...

Topsail Times
May 19, 20232 min read


Obituary For Berthadale Best
Berthadale (Harvey) Best, 91, of Surf City, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home. Born in Rillton, PA on...

Topsail Times
May 19, 20232 min read


Beth Dudley Receives Topsail Island Good Neighbor Award
Photos and article provided by Lewis Realty The Good Neighbor Award is an annual award given to a member of the local Topsail Realtor...

Topsail Times
May 5, 20232 min read


Burgaw To Play Host To First Ever Adult Prom
The Town of Burgaw Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is thrilled to play host to the first ever Red Carpet Affair, taking place on...

Topsail Times
May 5, 20231 min read


Petco Opens New Location In Surf City
On April 14th, Petco celebrated their grand opening and held a Family Fest on April 15th from 10am to 3pm. Petco offers a variety of...

Topsail Times
May 5, 20231 min read
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