The secret to the perfect apple dumplings might surprise you, but trust me, you need to try it....
Summer 2020 Articles
Business Profile: Grey Outdoor LLC
There has been a lot of chatter about the digital billboards going up on Highway 17, and we have the scoop. Grey Vick,...
When Life Hands You Strawberries, Make Daiquiris
Daiquiris made with fresh strawberries are one of the true joys of summer. ‘Tis the season for fresh strawberries!...
Surfers at the Heart of the City
Topsail Island Longboard Association members surf, sweep and support the community while honoring the local...
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...
Past Articles
It’s All for the Turtles
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City gives turtles a fighting chance in the wild. On the chilly January day that I was originally scheduled to interview Jean...
Freaky Fresh
Nate Simmons, owner of Holly Ridge–based TakeOut Pros, has been perfecting restaurant delivery services in North Carolina for 10 years. When Nate Simmons was in school at Appalachian State...
Storms, Sand and Strong Family Ties
Surf City Mayor Doug Medlin helps maintain his hometown’s family-oriented character while guiding it into the future. Hazel. In these parts it only takes one word to spark instant recognition. Doug...
Fun on the Farm
For more than 40 years, Miss Sally Martin has offered good, old-fashioned farm-life and nature experiences at Ashton Farm Summer Day Camp. For the thousands of local children who have spent a part...
Designated Drivers
Surf City Shuttle offers hassle-free transportation services for nightlife, events, tours and more, no matter what time of year. If Barry Hunter and his wife, Cheryl Crane Hunter, had any idea that...
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,...
Sewing Kindness
Local student Jon Siemon and his mother help the community with homemade masks. Jon Siemon, a rising senior at Topsail High School, has an uncle employed in New York City, in midtown Manhattan,...
