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Joshua Patti
Mar 1, 20243 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...


Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Pender County Events Receive Excellence Awards
BURGAW - Pender County events and festivals took home honors from the NC Association of Festivals and Events (NCAFE) Annual ShowFest in...


Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Local Man Held On Over $10 Million In Secured Bonds
Kevin Orbie Jones was arrested on February 13th and charged with the following: POSS W/ INTENT M/S/D METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESS...

Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Volume IV, Issue 3
Volume IV, Issue 3 is now released! Click on "Click to View" to enlarge the e-newspaper copy or Click Here. If the above two links do not...


Dorothy Royal
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...


Becky Borneman
Mar 1, 20242 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...


LuAnn Hooper
Mar 1, 20243 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...


Michael Brenyo
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Onslow Amateur Radio Club Conducted HAM Radio Field Day
Members of the Onslow Amateur Radio Club-OARC took part in the ARRL Winter Field Day on 27-28 January 2024 Sat./Sun. Beginning at 2 p.m....


Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Meet The Baker Behind True Blue Butcher And Baker
Bill Gross is awake when most of us are fast asleep. He is the baker behind the delicious breads, rolls, and plated desserts served at...


Diane Henderson
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Empowered People Keep Both Feet Planted Firmly On The Ground
Several years ago, as I was returning home from a speaking engagement, I decided to stop in a town about two hours from home to stretch...


Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20241 min read
John Rouse Release
On June 27, 2023, a report was filed with the Jacksonville Police Department in reference to a report that John Rouse had sexually abused...


Kim McGahey
Mar 1, 20243 min read
Coastal Common Sense
The Topsail Beach Town Commissioners think they have dodged a bullet with the withdrawal of the Olsen family development application for...

Jessica Blackburn
Feb 10, 20233 min read
My Collie Rescue, Maggie
I took Maggie everywhere with me, she loved car rides, walks on the beach and just sitting next to me at the office.


Kim McGahey
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Coastal Common Sense
Social media has become a war zone for personal vendetta and unaccountable verbal abuse.


Topsail Times
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Sneads Ferry Area Welcomes New Business
Sneads Ferry Area Welcomes New Business: Organize with Brittany


Beth Butler
Feb 10, 20234 min read
Letter To The Editor
On January 17th, 2023 I went to my local commissioner’s meeting with serious concerns about District 1 Jimmy Tate’s residency.
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