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Pender County Chambers of Commerce Create Leadership Pender
The program will educate classes about all facets of Pender County The Burgaw Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Topsail Area Chamber...

Topsail Chamber
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Sheriff's Office Makes Arrest in Piney Green Peeping Tom Incident
In late April, the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office received its first reports of a suspected Peeping Tom in the Piney Green area. After...

Onslow County Sheriff Dept.
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Topsail Gun Gal June 2025
The Hearing Protection Act is common sense, and for some unknown reason in the past, politicians just can’t seem to get it across the...

Dorothy Royal
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Businesses, Non-Profit, and Volunteer Honored at the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Annual Awards Luncheon
The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is pleased to announce the six award honorees recognized at its Annual Awards...

Topsail Chamber
Jun 6, 20252 min read


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
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