The Greater Topsail Area Economic Planning Summit, held on March 15 in Holly Ridge, brought together a wide range of community leaders and residents to discuss key issues in the region’s future.
Business Articles
UPS Distribution Center to Holly Ridge
What can brown do for you? How about creating 98 jobs right here in Holly Ridge? Globally integrated logistics...
Saving The Sea Turtles
The three North Carolina Aquariums joined a huge team effort to save cold-stunned sea turtles in the frigid Winter weather.
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.
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.
Past Articles
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.
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.
Business Profile: Topsail Frame Shop & Art Gallery
Jeff Wenzel, who already has an artistic eye for photography, helps you with all your framing needs.
A Sweet Start
Opened in May 2022, Topsail Pie Company is rapidly becoming one of Topsail Island’s must-stop culinary destinations.
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.
A Dining Landmark
Tradition and innovation dine side-by-side at Beach Shop and Grill in Topsail Beach.
The Building of Burrito Shak
Dave Longo shares the story behind the business he and his wife, Kara Longo, started in 2015 in Hampstead.
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.
