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


Kim McGahey
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Coastal Common Sense
We have been discovered. After decades of relative obscurity, sitting quietly in the peaceful surf and secluded dunes, Topsail Island has...

Topsail Times
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Volume IV, Issue 9
Volume IV, Issue 9 is now released! Click on "Click to View" to enlarge the e-newspaper copy or Click Here . If the above two links do...


Topsail Times
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Full Moon, Fire and Resignations
On Monday, August 19th, the town of Holly Ridge encountered a series of events that included a major fire of a local industry, the...


Topsail Times
Sep 5, 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...


Rick Carter
Sep 5, 20243 min read
The Devastating Impact of Hurricanes: Lessons from Florence and the Role of Public Adjusters
Hurricanes rank among the most destructive natural disasters, leaving widespread devastation in their wake. These powerful storms can...


Rick Carter
Sep 5, 20243 min read
Unlock Your Community’s Full Insurance Potential: Is Your HOA Prepared for the Next Hurricane?
As an HOA owner, board member, or property manager, you know the importance of safeguarding your community’s assets. When a hurricane,...


Dorothy Royal
Sep 5, 20243 min read
Topsail Gun Gal
A frustrated Pender County mother is at her wits end. Due to the shortage of bus drivers this year (and we are only into the first few...
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