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Master Gardener Annual Spring Plant Sale
The Pender County Extension Master Gardener SM Volunteers will hold the 2024 Spring Plant Sale at the Pender County Cooperative Extension...
Topsail Times
Apr 5, 20241 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


Spring Garden Festival 2024
The Spring Garden Festival, sponsored by the Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer Association of Onslow County and the NC Cooperative...
Michael Brenyo
Apr 5, 20241 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


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


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, 20242 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, 20241 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...
Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20242 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


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....
Michael Brenyo
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...
Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20242 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...
Diane Henderson
Mar 1, 20244 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...
Topsail Times
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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