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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


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


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


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


Topsail Gun Gal April 2024
Welcome to “un” America – where laws and rules can be ignored. Donald Trump was told he had to come up with almost ½ a billion dollars...
Dorothy Royal
Apr 5, 20243 min read

Holly Ridge Officially Became The 201st Bee City In The USA
Holly Ridge will be having their 1st annual Bee Festival on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 as a street fair / farmer’s market on Sound Road...
Topsail Times
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Local Business Wins Top Award From Kinetico Incorporated
Advanced Water Systems, Inc. in Morehead City, NC received the Platinum Award from Kinetico Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of water...
Topsail Times
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Fashion Statements: It’s Happening... I'm Old
I am officially old. And let me tell you why. I went home to visit family last week. It was a great visit. I got to spend quality time...
Becky Borneman
Apr 5, 20242 min read

Is Your Trauma Making You Sick?
A lifetime's worth of experiences creates a deeply entrenched pathway of thoughts and behaviors. Ever since you were a baby, your body...
Jennifer Baker
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Coastal Common Sense April 2024
Please and thank you. Three small words that used to mean so much. In our self-absorbed, personal entitlement culture have we lost the...
Kim McGahey
Apr 5, 20243 min read


East Coast Volleyball Academy Teams Take Home Winnings
By Stephanie Jones Volleyball has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States. East Coast Volleyball Academy in Wilmington, NC...
Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20241 min read


Providing Essential Services To The Public
Principles of Good Governance In this op-ed series, we delve into the principles of good governance, drawing inspiration from a variety...
Joshua Patti
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Topsail Gun Gal March 2024
On March 12th, US District Judge Saylor will decide what to do about the $10 Billion (with a B) lawsuit against firearm manufacturers in...
Dorothy Royal
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Fashion Statements: The Tracy Chapman Moment
I think we’ve all seen it by now, the duet that was performed on the Grammy’s with Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman singing Fast Car. When...
Becky Borneman
Mar 1, 20242 min read


There Are Many Types Of Dances To Explore
Let’s look at some of the more known types. Tap Dancing is a full-body workout! While the legs do the bulk of the workout, in many steps...
LuAnn Hooper
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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