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


Not A Mail Order Bride
It all started with a letter...
Topsail Times
Feb 10, 20235 min read


Loneliness Ain’t No Joke
Loneliness is a social/communication disease, a large factor in adult unhappiness, and a major obstacle for many.
Arness M. Krause
Feb 10, 20232 min read


Sea Turtle Hospital News
We’re always ready to talk turtle. And during 2022 we had plenty to talk about.
Star Sota
Jan 27, 20233 min read


Topsail Gun Gal
Several Sheriffs across the State of Illinois, with the support of the Sheriffs’ association, have made their voices heard.
Dorothy Royal
Jan 27, 20233 min read


Pender County Commissioners Vote On New Dog Ordinances
On Tuesday, January 17th, the Pender County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass updated ordinances that would prevent dog neglect.
Topsail Times
Jan 27, 20232 min read


9 Things to Remember to Achieve Forgiveness
Nine Things to Remember to Achieve Forgiveness
Diane Henderson
Jan 27, 20235 min read


What The Egg Is Going On?
The great egg shortage of 2023 has led to skyrocketing prices and a scarcity of products.
Topsail Times
Jan 27, 20233 min read


Coastal Common Sense
Government is the problem, not the answer.
Kim McGahey
Jan 27, 20233 min read


Out With The Old, In With The New
A new year brings new beginnings and fresh starts. Many people start resolutions, new diets, good habits.
Becky Borneman
Jan 27, 20232 min read


By Any Other Name
One of my favorite critters to find on the beach is the lonely, ugly, yet unique Sea Urchin, most commonly called the pin cushion.
Carol Ann Ross
Jan 27, 20232 min read


Sea Turtle Hospital News
We haven’t seen a lot of activity with local cold-stuns, but any critter that hasn’t made tracks out of Dodge by now is living on the...
Star Sota
Jan 6, 20233 min read

What To Look For When Shopping For An Axe
An axe is a tool that many woodsmen simply won’t leave behind.
Topsail Times
Jan 6, 20231 min read


Topsail Gun Gal 2023
Epic Games, Inc. which was responsible for the worldwide success of the Fortnite video game, was given a $520 million dollar fine for...
Dorothy Royal
Jan 6, 20232 min read


I Was Dreaming Of A White Christmas
Well, we've had quite the cold weather lately. It was somewhat nice to have seasonal Christmas weather for Christmas. But I was happy...
Becky Borneman
Jan 6, 20232 min read


Pender Education Partnership Awards $8,000 in Mini-grants To Teachers
PENDER COUNTY – Pender Education Partnership, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit foundation, awarded 18 mini-grants to educators in Pender County...
Topsail Times
Jan 6, 20231 min read


A Fish Called Captain Randy
I’ve known him since diapers and I remember that the house where he and his sisters lived, was the only house in Surf City my momma would...
Carol Ann Ross
Jan 6, 20233 min read
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