Surf City Parks Recreation and Tourism offers childcare help for busy parents this fall. Need help...
Kid-friendly Articles
The Mystery of the Beach Blacktop
Why are there remnants of blacktop road in the sand at the water’s edge on North Topsail Beach? Writer Pat Fontana...
Coffee on the Move
The Daily Grind’s new location is bigger and better for serving its loyal island patrons. Grabbing a cup of coffee at...
Fun on the Farm
For more than 40 years, Miss Sally Martin has offered good, old-fashioned farm-life and nature experiences at Ashton...
The New Normal in Dining
The Topsail Steamer’s seafood steam pots are a hit for family-friendly, socially distant gatherings. Topsail Steamer,...
Past Articles
Spreading Kindness in the Community
Derek Andrews, owner of Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Leland, Surf City and Sneads Ferry, loves his customers and communities. The Leland, Surf City and Sneads Ferry locations of Hwy 55...
Eat Local, Eat Fresh
Experiencing local flavors is one of the highlights of vacation. Travelers to Surf City can enjoy VSA produce bags directly from local farmers and sample what our area has to offer. Eating fresh,...
The Ultimate Challenge
Four new Topsail-area businesses — Topsul Nutrition, Sea Blue Coffee & Gifts, unWINEd and Burry Chocolates — have faced the challenges of opening during a pandemic, but they’re confident they’ll...
Fun in the Summertime!
At least that’s the plan for these Topsail-area organizations right now. Read on for information about kids’ summer camps starting in June. Summer camps are in the works at many organizations...