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Holidays in Hampstead
The third annual Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off the holiday celebrations at Hampstead Kiwanis Park.
Passing It On
My mother’s Baked Bean Casserole is my go-to dish when I’m asked to “bring a side,” and I’m always asked to share the recipe.
Growing to Give Back
Through the Greater Topsail Area Community Garden, Topsail High School students help address food insecurity.
Pender County hires Olivia Dawson as new Tourism Director
A native of Pender County, Dawson served as the Tourism Assistant for six years during a period of remarkable growth in the county’s tourism sector.
Surf City Mural Project
The Town of Surf City calls artists to enter its mural project by January 30, 2024.
Off to the Big Apple
Two Topsail High School Marching Band musicians will perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s Great American Marching Band.
Making a Difference
Coastal Soul Professionals partners with Cleaning for a Reason to offer house cleanings for cancer patients.
Go FIGure
Who knew the sweetness of figs, the freshness of rosemary and the piney taste of gin could come together for such a tasty cocktail?
Shuttling Sightseers and Shell Hunters
Tate Tucker offers sunset cruises and boat rides to Lea Island with Tuck’s Water Shuttle service.
Country Gone Coastal
Country music star Scotty McCreery will perform at the Surf City Live concert series at Soundside Park on Saturday.
Topsail Flotilla Registration
The Topsail Chamber is now accepting registrations for the 2023 Christmas Flotilla on December 9.
Hit the Trails
Pender County is hosting two more guided hikes as part of N.C. Year of the Trail celebrations.
How to Share the Road
The Pender County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan envisions a future in which walkers and bikers are just as safe as drivers.
Riding the Wind
For Andrew and Devon Kovacs, Topsail Island is not only home but also a playground for their favorite sport of kiteboarding.
Business Profile: Rhonda Davis Consulting
In 2019 Rhonda Davis Consulting was opened which serves the local community and offers a variety of services including grant writing and research, fundraising and talent management and image consulting.
Fully Focused on the Future
After working all over the world, Steve Smith retired to Topsail Beach and now, as the town’s mayor, he’s just as busy as ever.
Halloween Has Gone to the Dogs
North Topsail Beach will hold its first annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade & Costume Contest on October 25.
Dr. James Manning to open practice in Hampstead
Dr. Manning brings a distinguished healthcare career to Hampstead, with roles including Chief of Staff at ECU Beaufort Hospital and teaching at Eastern Carolina University. He emphasizes teaching doctors to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Of Salt and Sea
With N Sea. Oyster Co. and Oyster Barn Connor and Alyssa MacNair are keeping our waters clean, feeding people tasty oysters and contributing to area communities.
Support for the Sheriff
With consent from Sheriff Alan Cutler, Hampstead resident Cynthia Tart led the charge to establish the Pender Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation.
Strike up the Bands
Topsail High School’s Pirate Classic Competition will host 22 North Carolina marching bands on October 21.
Burgaw to Host 1st Annual Autumn Fest
The 1st Annual Autumn Fest will be hosted in downtown Burgaw on October 21st from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Carrying on the Tradition
Islanders Jane and Robert Jeffreys have reopened Topsail Beach’s beloved Godwin’s Market, which dates all the way back to 1949.
RHOTI Bike Ride This Saturday
The annual bicycle ride organized by The Reel Housewives of Topsail Island is set for this Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Business Profile: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® Treasure
The new company, now known as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure®, still has many of the same faces that made Treasure Realty one of the strongest and most trusted real estate forces in the entire area.
Stay Wild
Get spooked this season with a walk through Wild Hare Sanctuary’s Haunted Trail.
Educational Synergy
Cape Fear Community College’s commitment to Pender County Schools is recognized in a proclamation.
That’s the Spirit
With Hidden Ships Distillery in Surf City, Andy and Amy Szwejbka have opened Topsail Island’s first distillery and craft cocktail bar.
New Pender County Schools Principal
As Pender Early College High School Principal Christie Brown retires, Daniel Sidor is taking over as the new principal.
Let There Be Lights
Get in the holiday spirit at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina’s holiday light show and festival, The Southern Lights.
Exceptional Arts Educator
Topsail High School visual art teacher Caitlyn Bachman has been awarded the prestigious NCAEA National Honor Society Chapter Sponsor of the Year.
Beach RVing
Oceans RV Resort in Holly Ridge is a new luxury campground within easy reach of the Topsail beaches.
Safety First
Learn the history and meanings behind the colorful flags around Topsail Island.
Leadership Development
Three Pender County Schools principals — Surf City Middle School’s Crystal Hall, C.F. Pope Elementary’s Brittany Moore and Burgaw Middle School’s Paula King-Jacobs — have been accepted into the prestigious Early Career Principals Academy.
Growing Tourism
Pender County Tourism announces another record year in visitor economic impact.
New Leadership
Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce hires Tammy Proctor as its new interim executive director.
A Light on Local History
Author Curtis Hardison will sign copies of his book Griot: The Evolution of Edgecombe, A Historical Perspective in Wilmington and Topsail Beach on August 23 and 24.
A Growing Business
Franchising expands Burrito Shak’s footprint across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Hampstead’s New Library
Pender County Library invites public input on the location of the new Hampstead Library.
Getting the Word Out About Pender County
Pender County Tourism and Carolina Marketing Company are collaborating to publish the 2024 Visitor Guide for Pender County.
Supporter of the Arts
Entrepreneur Richard Johnson makes a generous donation to Pender Arts Council to support arts programming in Pender County.
A Taste of Hawaii
Poke bowls look and taste impressive and are surprisingly easy to make at home.
Surfing’s Narrator
Matt Perkins’ Surf Shorts podcast collects the stories of recreational surfers for the world to hear.
Business Profile: Channel Marker Builders LLC
Whether they are building a home from scratch or renovating an existing one, Channel Marker Builders takes pride in producing homes that are both aesthetically appealing and fully functional.
Joy in Fusion
Retired school counselor Mary Beth Utt enjoys the creativity of making fused-glass art from her Surf City home.
Jingle Sing-Off
Rocky Point Elementary Wins $5,000 for its orchestra program.
A Family Affair
Diver Surfside Cafe, a family-run business offering coffee, fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, bowls and bites, is run by a longtime local and a couple who are newer to town.
A New Leader
Amy Burton is Pender County’s new fire marshal.
Put It on the Porch
PORCH Pender works on a neighborhood level to assist local food pantries.
Slam Dunk Career
Childhood roots on Topsail Island led Megan Zipfel to UNCW then out West, where she’s a rising star in NBA communications.
