All of Topsail Magazine
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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.
Coastal Chic
With a new Surf City vacation house as home base, VLV Designs expands its interior design services to the Topsail area.
Business Profile: JW Portrait Studios
Jeff Wenzel, owner of JW Portrait Studios, says he is passionate about helping families document and capture special times in their life.
Paddle and Run for a Purpose
The annual Over-Under Biathlon in Surf City combines friendly competition with fundraising for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina.
A Shrimp Celebration
Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival, a part of the Sneads Ferry community for 51 years and the official N.C. Shrimp Festival for 11 years, is coming up in October.
Fancy Fruit
A few extra ingredients can elevate fruit salad from dull to divine.
It’s Time to Prepare for Hurricanes
Pender County Emergency Management outlines the steps you should take to be ready in the event of a hurricane.
Tropical Sips
Sipping on this Mermaid Rum Punch will transport you to a tropical island on a perfect summer day.
Running for a Reason
Wilmington Road Runners award scholarships to local high school athletes.
Troop 235 Goes World
Scouts in Hampstead Troop 235 are raising funds for a trip to the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea in 2023.
Keeping It Local
Held all summer long, Topsail Beach Craft Market is place to find an abundance of locally made art and crafts.
Focused on the Future
Behind the camera or behind the bar, Ryan Butschle is living his best life on what he calls a wild roller coaster ride.
A Nice Surprise
Rocky Point Elementary School receives an unexpected check from the N.C. Department of the State Treasurer.
A Place in History
Topsail Island’s Ocean City Beach is now part of the N.C. Civil Rights Trail.
The Little Mermaid of Topsail
Have you ever seen the mermaid sculpture on the dock in Banks Channel? Here’s the story of how she got there and why her name Is Golden Girl.
2021 Topsail Area Real Estate Recap
The real estate market is booming, as they say, and the Topsail Island area market is no exception. Take a look at the statistics for the Topsail area market for 2020.
Unsung Heroes
Hundreds of Turtle Patrol volunteers help ensure that Topsail Island’s sea turtle hatchlings make it from sand to sea.
A Dining Landmark
Tradition and innovation dine side-by-side at Beach Shop and Grill in Topsail Beach.
Farm-Fresh Bounty
If you’re looking for farm-fresh vegetables, fruits and more, you don’t have to go far from Topsail Island.
Leave No Trace
Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Commission’s BEach CLEAN campaign is helping keep Topsail Island clean, beautiful and safe for wildlife and humans.
#ReelKidsFish
Surf City Ocean Pier is seeking sponsors and volunteers for its July Children’s Fishing Competition.
Sharing the Stoke
Brothers Holden and Hunter Griffeth open a mobile surf school on Topsail Island.
Safe Haven
N.C. Coastal Land Trust’s purchase of Hutaff Island forever protects the last privately owned undeveloped barrier island in North Carolina.
Open Mic Night Pender NC
Pender Education Partnership hosts its Open Mic Night fundraiser on June 2.
Friday Night Fun
Alive After Five concerts return to Hampstead starting Friday, May 20.
Expanding the Mission
All Saints Catholic Church raises $3.1 million to build a new church in Hampstead.
Volunteers Needed
Pender AmeriCorps Seniors seeks volunteers for its RSVP programs.
The Building of Burrito Shak
Dave Longo shares the story behind the business he and his wife, Kara Longo, started in 2015 in Hampstead.
A Humble and Simple Life
Meet the namesakes of the Earl G. & Inez Batts Recreation Complex in Surf City.
Epicenter of the Skate Scene
For more than 25 years The Skate Barn in Hampstead has been the go-to for skateboarders from near and far.
Hampstead Preschool of the Arts
At Hampstead Preschool of the Arts children are empowered to take risks in learning by providing a setting fostering self-esteem, confidence and respect.
A Taste of the South
Spike your sweet tea for a truly refreshing cocktail to serve at your upcoming spring cookouts.
Racket Man
Howard Hess, known for bringing tennis to the Topsail area, is back at it with pickleball and the Belvedere Pickleball Center.
Life’s a Picnic
Picnic Haven and its founders LaRhea Burke and Cai Cee Murgo serve as a story of courage, community inspiration and the importance of relishing life’s special moments.
The Gold Hole
Rumors of buried treasure persist around Topsail Island, and the best documented story of a search for it occurred before World War II.
The Perfect Picnic
Tomatoes stuffed with fresh-made chicken salad make a light and tasty outdoor lunch.
Life on Wheels
RV travel is booming, and Topsail-area campgrounds are ready for the guests who are flocking to their facilities.
Business Profile: Chef James The Englishman
Who wouldn’t love to have a personal chef come to their home and cook them a five-course gourmet meal?
Getting Down to Business
Meet three women who are shaping Holly Ridge with their multifaceted ventures.
New Brewery in Town
Topsail Brewing Company is coming in summer 2022.
Grow Your Own Food Academy
Kyle Stenersen of Humble Roots Farm offers an online course in home-grown food.
