Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove was named 2027 Southeast Region Superintendent of the Year and is a statewide finalist.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Family Portraits to NY Fashion Week
Local photographer Hilary Cervantes lands her dream job snapping New York Fashion Week.
Pender County Appoints New County Manager
Pender County appoints Colby W. Sawyer, MPA, CEM, as County Manager to lead growth, resilience, and community-focused local government.
Students Chosen for Macy’s Parade
Three Topsail High band students will perform with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.