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

Why Having A Dog Or Cat Helps Your Mental Health
I have seen how important companion animals are to those in military life, as sometimes they are young people, some of whom are away...
Dotty Ann Harding
Oct 19, 20223 min read


Sea Turtle Hospital News
The last nest laid on Topsail has hatched and hopefully a good portion of those babies made it out to the Sargasso Sea where they’ll...
Star Sota
Oct 19, 20223 min read

Front Page: Holly Ridge Fiasco
At the Holly Ridge regular town meeting on Tuesday, October 11th, an item was on the agenda that raised some concern...
Topsail Times
Oct 14, 20229 min read


Beautify the Outside of Your Home …The Marian Way!
October’s weather is perfect to clean, declutter and organize your outdoor areas.
Marian Taylor
Oct 7, 20222 min read

Our Beautiful Ocean
Whatever mood the ocean is in, it never ceases to amaze me at its beauty, wonder and its limitless mysteries it holds.
Jessica Blackburn
Oct 7, 20223 min read


Fashion Statements
On the drive home I couldn’t help but think about how we raised money for things when I was young.
Becky Borneman
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Front Page: Pender County School Bond On Ballot For November
Pender County school bond for $178 million dollars will be on the ballot this November 8th.
Topsail Times
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Sea Turtle Hospital News
Recently four turtles were released
after undergoing complete examinations by Dr. Harms and the four fourth-year vet students...
Star Sota
Oct 7, 20223 min read


The Blue Run III
Land was a different world. He had given up trying to explain the difference between being on the ocean and being on land.
Carol Ann Ross
Oct 7, 20225 min read


Topsail Gun Gal
The primary business being punished is the small, privately owned
shop that sells firearms.
Dorothy Royal
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Topsail Gun Gal
It is so easy to point the finger of blame when a tragedy happens, but what could be some of the real causes?
Dorothy Royal
Sep 23, 20223 min read


Sea Turtle Hospital News
Nesting season officially ended on August 31st.
Star Sota
Sep 23, 20222 min read

Front Page: Remembering Hurricanes Bertha And Fran 1996
26 years ago in the summer of 1996, Topsail Island met the fury of visitors that went by the names of Bertha and Fran.
Topsail Times
Sep 23, 20223 min read


Will You Make the Difference?
Before OCPAW, I worked hard to start a business and raise and enjoy my family.
Dotty Ann Harding
Sep 23, 20223 min read


If The Shoe Fits…BUY IT
I’ve had a shoe obsession for too many years to count.
Becky Borneman
Sep 23, 20222 min read


The Blue Run II
The Second Installment of a Short Story
Carol Ann Ross
Sep 23, 202210 min read
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