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The Public Is Invited To Attend Our Second Annual Fall Festival
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina is a non-profit company dedicated to improving lives, cultivating inspiration, offering a...
Topsail Times
Aug 11, 20232 min read

Pender County Bicycle And Pedestrian Plan - Draft Recommendations Available For Public Comment
Pender County, in collaboration with The Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO), is conducting a Bicycle and Pedestrian...
Topsail Times
Jun 16, 20232 min read

VFW Youth, Education And Safety Awards Program
VFW Post 9983, Holly Ridge, held its annual Youth, Education and Safety Awards Program at the Post Home 16 May 2023. Starting with the...
Topsail Times
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Pender County Library Adds A Seed Library At The Hampstead Branch
HAMPSTEAD - Pender County Library’s Hampstead branch has launched a new seed library. The Topsail Township Friends of the Library...
Topsail Times
Jun 2, 20232 min read

Pender County Earns National Achievement Award For Beach Clean Project
BURGAW – Pender County and the program Beach Clean, have been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of...
Topsail Times
Jun 2, 20232 min read


The Sea Witch Lounge Grand Opening
Jenean LaCorte along with her husband, Mark, are embarking on a new adventure located at 13775 NC-50 Ste. 103, in Surf City just next...
Topsail Times
Jun 2, 20231 min read

Ocean Fest Wins Prestigious “Event Of The Year” State-Wide Festival Award
SURF CITY, NC — February 6, 2023 Ocean Fest came home the big winner at the ShowFest 2023 awards banquet hosted on January 30 by the...
Topsail Times
May 19, 20232 min read

Honoring Distinguished Alumni And Educators With A Wall Of Fame On June 13
BURGAW – Pender Education Partnership (PEP), a non-profit foundation established to enhance educational opportunities and assist public...
Topsail Times
May 19, 20232 min read


Food Lion Unveils Remodel of Nearly 30 Wilmington-Area Stores; Invests in Local Food Bank
$50 million renovations support expanded assortment and easier shopping experience to meet customers’ needs SALISBURY, NC – With a...
Topsail Times
May 19, 20234 min read


A Crew Of Pirates Invaded Soundside Park In The Early Afternoon Of April 29th
These pirates arrived with the Topsail Star Pirate Ship and brought with them bags of Treasure Trail Mix, maps, coloring sheets, jewelry...
Topsail Times
May 19, 20231 min read


Burgaw To Play Host To First Ever Adult Prom
The Town of Burgaw Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is thrilled to play host to the first ever Red Carpet Affair, taking place on...
Topsail Times
May 5, 20231 min read


Pender County Residents Urged To Sign-Up To Receive Local Alerts
Pender County residents can now receive real-time public safety messages. Pender County has contracted with Nixle to implement a...
Topsail Times
May 5, 20231 min read


Memory Masters
By Mary H. Please help us congratulate five elementary students from Classical Conversations of Hampstead, NC, who recently earned the...
Topsail Times
May 5, 20231 min read


The Public Is Invited To Attend Our Grain To Oven Events At The Gardens Of S.E. NC In June 2023
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina is a non-profit botanical garden dedicated to improving lives, cultivating inspiration,...
Topsail Times
Apr 21, 20232 min read


The X-Ring
By Chris Blankenship Stone Bay Rifle Range, Camp Lejeune NC. - Cold and rainy weather didn't deter a handful of determined marksmen from...
Topsail Times
Apr 7, 20236 min read

Pirate Treasure Hunt Hike Coming To Soundside Park On April 29
Pirates are returning to Topsail Island on April 29. As part of the Year of the Trail celebration, a band of pirates will lead the Pirate...
Topsail Times
Apr 7, 20231 min read
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