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Pepper's Nursery: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Stand Opens in Holly Ridge
Pepper’s Nursery was established in 2020 by Bryan Ritter, a native of Holly Ridge, and his wife, Diana. The business originally began in...

Topsail Times
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Answering the Call
In this day when it feels like finding common ground on anything is a near impossibility, an insurmountable mountain to climb, if one...
Richard DuFlocq
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Coastal Common Sense June 2025
It's that time of year again. Springtime at the seacoast is the wonderful weather time that is the sweet, dry harbinger of humid days and...

Kim McGahey
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Opinion: When a Paper Becomes Propaganda - Part II
Disclaimer: Opinions and views shared in letters to the editor or commentaries made by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect...

Phil Cordeiro
Jun 6, 20253 min read
Update on Senate Bill 382
By Christian Fraley, NCGOP On Wednesday April 23rd, 2025, a 3 Judge panel in Wake County issued a 2-1 decision in favor of Governor...

Topsail Times
May 2, 20252 min read


Challenging Times for Volunteer Organizations
These are very challenging times for volunteer organizations. As of this time one year ago, the rate of volunteerism in the United States...
Richard DuFlocq
May 2, 20253 min read


The Silent Impact of Dry Mouth: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Walking across the Surf City bridge is a peaceful ritual. As the ocean breeze rolls in and the sun begins to rise, locals and visitors...

Becky Moore, RDH
May 2, 20253 min read


Pender County Seeks Public Input on Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Imagine Pender 2050
Pender County is unveiling its draft Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and invites residents to get involved during the...

Brandi Cobb
May 2, 20251 min read


State, Federal Agencies Assist in Investigating Dozens of Cyber Tips in Onslow County
D eputies with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, along with multiple state and federal agencies investigated dozens of cyber tips...

Onslow County Sheriff Dept.
May 2, 20252 min read


CFCC Launches New Glazier Apprenticeship Program
Cape Fear Community College, in partnership with Standard Glass and the National Glass Association, is excited to announce the launch of...

Cape Fear Community College
May 2, 20251 min read


Volume V, Issue 5
Volume V, Issue 5 is now released! Click on "Click to View" to enlarge the e-newspaper copy or Click Here . If the above two links do not...

Topsail Times
May 2, 20252 min read


Wilson Center Senior Managing Director Receives Distinguished IAVM Scholarship
Tammy Daniels Cape Fear Community College is excited to announce that Tammy Daniels, Senior Managing Director at the Wilson Center, is...

Cape Fear Community College
May 2, 20251 min read
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