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


Topsail Gun Gal 2024
Our southern borders are being invaded and not by the invaders you think. The South American Tego lizard can reach 4 feet in length and...
Dorothy Royal
Jan 6, 20243 min read
Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Nominations accepted now
The deadline for nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award is approaching quickly. “The deadline is Feb. 13, so there...
Topsail Times
Jan 6, 20241 min read


Holly Plaza Press Release
Transcript provided by Holly Ridge Town Mayor, Jeff Wenzel. See the full video here: Holly Plaza press release 12-27-2023 on Vimeo The...
Topsail Times
Jan 6, 20249 min read


The Health and Benefits of Dance
Dancing keeps you fit, energized and ageless! Whether it is: Country Line, Salsa, Latin, Clogging, Belly Dance, Lyrical, Contra, Square...
LuAnn Hooper
Jan 6, 20242 min read


Jacksonville Man Sentenced to More Than 14 Years on Methamphetamine Charge
Michael Dennis, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, was sentenced today to 170 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 50...
Topsail Times
Jan 6, 20242 min read


Building Trust: A Cornerstone for Effective Governance
Principles of Good Governance In this op-ed series, we delve into the principles of good governance, drawing inspiration from a variety...
Joshua Patti
Jan 6, 20243 min read

Volume IV, Issue 1
Volume IV, Issue 1 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
Jan 6, 20242 min read


A Make-Believe Christmas Tree
Linda Merlino, Surf City Bungie cords rattled and thumped against my car’s roof. I95 stretched ahead, trucks and automobiles hurled...
Linda Merlino
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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