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Four Inducted into Wall of Fame
Pender Education Partnership and Pender County Schools honored four 2026 Wall of Fame inductees in Burgaw for lasting community and education impact.
Celebrating NC Oyster Month
From oyster roasts and coastal history to beach cleanups and shell recycling, October’s NC Oyster Month offers plenty of ways to celebrate and protect North Carolina’s coastal waters.
A Captain’s Calling: Life on the Water
After a high school injury led Joey Flores to a fresh start on the North Carolina coast, he turned his lifelong love of boating into Reef Donkey Watersports in Sneads Ferry.
A Dirty Hug, Rather Salty Hug
At The Peak Taphouse and Kitchen, warm pizza, cold beer and an unpolished kind of hospitality have turned a neighborhood taproom into Surf City’s clubhouse.
Here’s the Twist to This Cocktail
Bright, briny and just a little sweet, this savory Gibson proves a small swap can make a big difference.
Lessons from the Mat in Hampstead
NC Legend Training Center teaches strength, confidence and self-discipline to Hampstead youth through wrestling.
Miguel Navarro was Built on Endurance
Made In Venezuela food truck co-owner Miguel Navarro spent months training his body and mind to conquer one of the world’s toughest athletic challenges: the Ironman.
Finding Her Place in Paradise
After decades of moving with her family for her husband’s football career, Erin Canada found home on Topsail Island and built Paradise Pilates into a community of its own.
The Unlikely Shrimp Lady of Sneads Ferry
What began with Edith Millis selling shrimp from the back of a truck has become a four-generation Sneads Ferry family business, now carried on by her great-grandson.
Bowl Me Over Comfort Food
A simple French onion soup turns sweet Vidalia onions, crusty bread and melted Gruyère into tasty cold-weather comfort.
The Harmony of Symbiosis
How Ocean Fest, Wilmington Compost Company and GreenDrop Farms are closing the loop on waste and nurturing a healthier coastal community in the process.
Rescue Ready with SCOR
Since 2020 Surf City Ocean Rescue has grown its team, expanded its reach and strengthened its mission to keep beachgoers safe.
A Tall Order For Dallas Smith
For his Eagle Scout project, local high school senior Dallas Smith built 10-foot-tall replica of a Topsail Island missile tower for the Missiles and More Museum.
Dr. Breedlove is a Statewide Finalist
Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove was named 2027 Southeast Region Superintendent of the Year and is a statewide finalist.
Todd Hewitt Wins Corning STEM Award
Todd Hewitt of Topsail Middle School in Hampstead, NC, is named 2026 Corning STEM Educator of the Year for innovative robotics teaching.
Pender Receives $620k Appropriations
Pender County will receive $620,000 in the 2026 state budget for playground upgrades, community grants, and emergency services equipment.
Hampstead’s Hollywood Moment
After relocating to Hampstead, award-winning filmmaker, actor and stuntman Jim Ford turned his Magnolia Reserve neighborhood garage, local landscapes and a supportive coastal community into the backdrop for his suspense thriller Confinement.
A Place of Hope and Healing
North Topsail Beach proved to be the perfect location for a gathering of leaders in the Grieving Moms Finding Hope nonprofit.
Business Profile: Five-Star Bins
Five-Star Bins offers eco-friendly professional trash bin cleaning and power washing services across Pender and Onslow counties.
Fold Up the Summer Flavor
Bright, citrusy shrimp tacos bring coastal flavor to the table fast and make even weeknight dinners feel like a mini vacation.
Mint to Chill, with a Twist
A frozen twist on the classic mojito delivers the perfect balance of citrus, mint and icy refreshment.
No Umbrellas, No Coolers, No Problem
Salty’s Surf Shack delivers a smarter way to do the beach, pairing oceanfront views and shade with Salty Turtle beer and easy eats in Surf City.
Building Holly Ridge’s Workforce Future
Coastal Carolina Community College is planning a new workforce development center at Camp Davis Industrial Park to prepare skilled workers for the growing industries shaping Holly Ridge’s future.
Dock, Dine & Stay Awhile
With boat access, sunset views and an elevated coastal menu, Marina Joes brings a fresh waterfront dining experience to Surf City.
Seeds of Change In The Community Garden
With help from local volunteers and a grant from The Home Depot Foundation, the Greater Topsail Community Garden is expanding its harvest and its impact.
Tucker Appointed Division Chief of Fire
Pender County names Bruce M. Tucker Division Chief of Fire, strengthening unified Emergency Services leadership ahead of his Aug. 3, 2026 start.
Women Who Work the Land
Local female farmers in Pender County grow food, raise livestock and care for the land while building community through agriculture.
Come High Rise or High Water
Hap Alexander reflects on old Topsail Island and the making and the success of Sears Landing.
Seoul Sushi to Open in July
Seoul Sushi is opening in July at Oyster Creek Landing in Hampstead, NC, serving gourmet sushi and authentic Korean BBQ in a new dining destination.
Topsail Band Headed to London
Topsail High’s Marching Pirates were invited to perform in the 2028 London New Year’s Day Parade, representing Topsail and Pender County Schools.
Breedlove Honored Regional Superintendent
Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove is named Regional Superintendent of the Year for leadership and commitment to public education.
Hampstead Library Breaks Ground
Pender County broke ground on the new Hampstead Branch Library, a 20,000-square-foot facility honoring Judy Holly Sidbury and opening in summer 2027.
Freedom Passport Across Southeastern NC
Explore 40+ sites with the Roadmap to Freedom Passport across 8 SE North Carolina counties—collect stamps, visit hidden gems, and earn prizes by Dec. 31.
Big News Breakfast with The Chamber
Join the Greater Topsail Community Update breakfast May 20 in Holly Ridge for municipal news, capital projects, and a Novant hospital update.
PCS Honors Educators at Awards Banquet
Pender County Schools honored top educators at its Awards Banquet, naming Teacher, Beginning Teacher, Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year.
A Leader for Local Seafood
Captain John Mallette is charting a future where Carolina commercial fishermen thrive, coastal heritage is protected, and clean, local seafood is what’s on the table.
Pizza & Pints at Hampstead’s New Hangout
The PubScout and Father Dave check out WilmyWoodie Wood-Fired Pizza and The LBC Bottle Shop in Hampstead — and when two Jersey guys say a pizza is “damned good,” it’s best to pay attention.
It’s Game On For All-Ages
From bowling lanes and laser tag to axe throwing, simulators, dining and a beer garden, High Tides & Good Vibes in Surf City delivers the all-weather, all-ages entertainment locals and visitors have been waiting for.
Kasey Perella is Riding the Dream
With a loaded-down Jet Ski and a thirst for adventure, Kasey Perella tackled the 6,000-mile Great Loop, proving that big courage does not require a big boat.
Call Her Super Jean
Jean Hawley spent more than six decades advocating for families, children and community from Camp Lejeune to Surf City, and at 95 she is still finding ways to serve.
Memories Worth the Mess
Part creative studio, part rage room, Splattitude in Sneads Ferry offers an indoor space for full self-expression.
DIY Dinner With Friends
Build-your-own Thai lettuce wraps are as much a crowd-pleaser at home as they are in a restaurant.
Bright & Bubbly Cocktail
Cold Sapporo, fresh strawberries and citrus land right in that sweet spot between playful and polished.
Art That Comes From the Heart
Musician/actor Feli has embraced his success in the entertainment industry with all the feels.
A Musical Journey
A local musician’s story of passion, perseverance, and finding rhythm through life—on and off the stage.
First in Freedom Porter
Flying Machine Brewing Company launches the limited-edition First in Freedom Battlefield Porter, a colonial-inspired craft beer celebrating the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge and the NC First in Freedom Festival.
Visit Colonial Topsail
Colonial Topsail celebrates America’s 250th with free family fun Feb. 21 in Topsail Beach—reenactors, demos, speakers, tea party & lunch.
White Crab Coffee and Books
With her husband and four daughters by her side, Jen Dalton’s lifelong wish to own a bookstore comes to life at White Crab Coffee and Books in Topsail Beach.
Voodoo Brewery Co in the Ferry
With great beer, hearty food and Detroit Style Pizza, the Stamper family’s franchise of Pennsylvania’s Voodoo Brewing Co. is casting a spell on Sneads Ferry.
The Fancy Stay-In Supper
Light a few candles, pour a glass of red wine and enjoy this steak-and-potatoes upgrade for your next date night.
