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

Volume II, Issue 22
Features articles written by Dorothy Royal, Carol A. Ross, Jessica Blackburn, Karen Sota, Becky Borneman, Marian Taylor, and Dotty Harding.
Topsail Times
Oct 21, 20221 min read


Thomas Seafood
Long before there was a Thomas Seafood, there was a Thomas Tackle Shop and it was one of the first tackle shops on Topsail Island. It’s...
Carol Ann Ross
Oct 19, 20223 min read

“Save Our Fisheries” Campaign Raises Public Awarenessof Coastal Resource Decline in North Carolina
Call for Reform Targets Decades of Mismanagement, Chronic Overharvesting and Waste RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2022) – For more than 30...
Topsail Times
Oct 19, 20224 min read


Simple Lifestyle Solutions…The Marian Way
It’s not too soon to start your plans for family gatherings for the holiday season. Whether you will be the host or the house guest it is...
Marian Taylor
Oct 19, 20222 min read

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

Volume II, Issue 21
Volume II, Issue 21 is now released! Click on "Click to View" to enlarge the e-newspaper copy or Click Here. If the above two links do...
Topsail Times
Oct 7, 20222 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


The Public Is Invited To Attend Our First Annual Fall Festival At The Gardens of Southeastern NC
The public is invited to join us on October 22nd, 2022 at the Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina for our first annual Fall Festival!
Topsail Times
Oct 7, 20222 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

The HUMC Pumpkin Patch Is Back
Clear off the hearth, sweep the stoop, and sharpen the carving knives: the annual “Pumpkin Patch” at HUMC is returning soon.
Topsail Times
Oct 7, 20223 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


Ghost Walk Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for the award-winning Ghost Walk of Pender’s Past, a haunting tour around Burgaw’s historic cemetery.
Topsail Times
Oct 7, 20221 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
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