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Wit and Whimsy
From doodles to logos to murals, David Mercer is putting his creativity on display.
Business Profile: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is open all day offering healthy eats — think sandwiches, bowls, wraps, flats, quesadillas, grilled cheeses and, of course, smoothies.
Over 60 Years of Service
Hampstead Women’s Club raises funds for scholarships, seniors and so much more.
Year of the Trail
Pender County is offering one themed family-friendly hike per month in 2023.
Going Overboard
Instead of a teardown, a Topsail Island eyesore gets a major upgrade.
Mover & Shaker
Whether she’s selling real estate, working for the town or volunteering in the community, North Topsail Beach Mayor Joann McDermon makes things happen on the island she loves.
Business Profile: Above Topsail
Touting a love of Topsail through photography and artwork is easy when it’s a place that is near and dear to you, as it is for Jeff Wenzel.
Amazing Young Artist
Topsail High School student Cecelia Dahl wins the grand prize in Youth Art Month Flag Design Contest.
Diving Under the Surface of Science
Chris Lener’s Funky Fins offers eco-conscious education for the curious minds of Topsail.
Fostering Strength
Safe Haven Chief Operating Officer Felicia Greene has a passion for empowering people and teaching the tools of self-sufficiency to victims of domestic abuse.
Upscale Resale
Our Yard, Your Sale shop offers everything you need — including a taco.
At the Top of Her Class
Rocky Point Elementary teacher Jessica Barnette wins the prestigious Milken Educator Award.
Hittin’ the Sauce
There’s more than one way to enjoy leftover cranberry sauce around the holidays.
Feeling Fancy and French
This classic French fruit-based recipe is sa good for breakfast as it is for dessert.
A Wetland Gem is Saved
N.C. Coastal Land preserves a globally significant property of wet marl forest in Pender County.
New Year’s Eve in Burgaw
The 2022 New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop will add a fireworks display to the fun.
Topsail Area Holiday Happenings
Here’s where to find the fun from now through New Year’s Day.
Weddings on the Water
Beach weddings are beautiful, but there are a few things to be aware of if you’re planning a wedding by the water.
Help the Animals
On Giving Tuesday, consider a donation to Pender County Humane Society.
A Meal for Everyone
Feast of Hope will provide Thanksgiving Day meals to those in need.
For the Love of Dogs and Beer
paws4people® of Wilmington is excited to announce its first annual Dog of the Year Contest.
Rosemary Refresher
A fusion of grapefruit and rosemary elevates any typical vodka cocktail into an aromatic and refreshing fall drink.
A Coastal Thanksgiving
Don’t feel like cooking on Thanksgiving? Try one of these restaurants on the southeast N.C. coast.
Homes for the Holidays
The Burgaw Holiday Tour of Homes returns on December 3.
Strength in Numbers
At Beach Mamas Bootcamp outdoor workouts in Hampstead and Holly Ridge, local women form strong bonds through fitness.
Talk of the Town
The Town of Topsail Beach is lobbying for a specialty license plate to build civic pride.
Food & Family
For Donna and Jamie Hinrichs, serving Roman-style pinsa at their Hampstead pizza restaurant, Oval & Ale, is new twist on longstanding family traditions.
Road Trip
Biltmore Estate in Asheville makes for a great escape from the beach any time of year.
Playing in the Band
Pirate Classic celebrates 10 years of competition at Topsail High School.
A New Program at THS
Topsail High School is one of only six high schools in the country to have a U.S. Coast Guard JROTC Program.
Grown Up Tomato Soup
Rich in flavor from fresh, garden tomatoes and fragrant herbs and served with crunchy Parmesan chips, this tomato soup beats canned any day.
It’s Getting Spooky
Here are a few of the highlights for pre-Halloween weekend, to get you geared up for Halloween of 2022.
Business Profile: Topsail Frame Shop & Art Gallery
Jeff Wenzel, who already has an artistic eye for photography, helps you with all your framing needs.
Goosebumps in the Grove
The PG Witches of Poplar Grove are hosting another family-friendly festival this Halloween.
Defeating Domestic Violence
Safe Haven of Pender County provides hope, healing and help for victims of domestic abuse in Pender and Duplin counties.
Shrimp & A Show
Sneads Ferry’s Got Talent! is a new part of the Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival, coming up this weekend.
A Sweet Start
Opened in May 2022, Topsail Pie Company is rapidly becoming one of Topsail Island’s must-stop culinary destinations.
Fun for a Fundraising Cause
Local Modern Woodmen of America members raise funds for Pender Bridge of Hope.
Hunger Heroes
Share the Table is raising funds for its planned 10,000-square-foot location that that will provide much-needed space for its food pantry, community meals and educational programs.
Frightfully Fun
Take a spooky tour of Historic Burgaw Cemetery at Ghost Walk of Pender’s Past on October 21 and 22.
Let’s Get Physical
Rusty and Tiffany Walker run three local physical therapy offices in Hampstead, Sneads Ferry and Topsail to help people stay strong and flexible and to heal from injuries.
Take a Book, Leave a Book
Little Free Libraries around the Topsail area offer free summer reading material.
We the Water
Starting in September Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Canoe Club members will paddle the entire North Carolina coast to advocate for clean water and the principles of the N.C. Coastal Federation.
Purposeful Pumpkins
Decorate for fall and support community programs at the Surf City Rotary Pumpkin Patch in October.
Award-Winning Ice Cream
Celtic Creamery TI brings Irish flavors to Surf City.
French without the Fuss
Chocolate Éclair Cake has the same delicious flavors as French éclairs but is much easier to make.
Show Off Your Pets
Pender County Humane Society is proud to announce its 2022 Pet Pals Foto Fundraiser website.
2021 Visitor Impact for Pender County
Pender County spending increases by 6 percent to $165.29 million.
New West Pender Middle School Principal
Pender County Schools names Laurin Paige Garza as the new principal at the middle school.
For the Animals
The public is invited to Pender County Humane Society’s annual meeting on September 6.
