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Providing local, honest news to the Surf City, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry, Topsail Island and Hampstead areas of North Carolina


Newest Member of Holly Ridge Town Council
Pete Parnian is the newest member of the Holly Ridge City Council. He and his wife Dorothy have lived in Holly Ridge since 2020. He has a...
Topsail Times
May 3, 20241 min read

Volume IV, Issue 5
Volume IV, 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 3, 20241 min read


Front Page: Earthquake, Sonic Boom and Geomagnetic Storms
On Monday, April 29th at 10:15 pm EST, the residents of Hampstead, Surf City and Holly Ridge felt the Earth shake. Reports started coming...
Topsail Times
May 3, 20242 min read


Principles of Good Governance: Engaging with the Community
In the realm of governance, fostering community engagement is paramount for the vitality and prosperity of any society. Effective...
Joshua Patti
May 3, 20243 min read


Celebrating Business: Pleasant Air, Taking Care of Neighbors in Coastal Carolina
Pleasant Air, located at 151 Sloop Point Loop Rd. in Hampstead, has served families for three generations. “My grandfather, Larry...
Topsail Times
May 3, 20243 min read


Coastal Common Sense
Dragnet was a black and white TV show from the 60's that starred a detective character named Joe Friday and his famous dead pan tagline...
Kim McGahey
May 3, 20243 min read


Onslow County Sheriff’s Office K9 Gus has Received Donation of Body Armor
Onslow County Sheriff’s Office K9 Gus has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit...
Topsail Times
May 3, 20241 min read


Topsail Gun Gal: A Lost or Stolen Firearm
1. Once you have searched and assured yourself it is no longer in your possession, contact the local authorities and file a lost/missing...
Dorothy Royal
May 3, 20242 min read
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