With combined interests of live music and beach life, John and Claire Noto are realizing their dreams on Topsail Island.
Business Articles
Coastal Living with a 3-D View
Topsail Area residents Adam and Alicia Hawley of Unique Media & Designs believe in hard work and supporting their community.
Alicyn Bryan of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber
Alicyn has owned a home here for more than 30 years, and grew up spending her summers on Topsail Island.
Smokin’ in Holly Ridge
Smoky Tony’s opened during the coronavirus lockdown, but that hasn’t stopped it from gaining a loyal following. When...
Pender County sees visitor spending increase in 2019
Visitors to and within Pender County spent $105.76 million in 2019, an increase of 4 percent from 2018. “Tourism is...
Past 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, owner of Grey Outdoor LLC, is the promotional mastermind behind many stationary...
Surfers at the Heart of the City
Topsail Island Longboard Association members surf, sweep and support the community while honoring the local wave-riding heritage. In the movies, surfers are cool dudes hanging around the beach...
Creating Connections
Have you wondered how you can support veteran-owned businesses in your community? Here’s how…
The Commercial Situation
Businesses searching for existing structures for sale or lease in the Hampstead and Holly Ridge areas are challenged to find anything available
Made in The Shade
Paul James has created a solution for the woes of the standard beach umbrella.
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 The Daily Grind has been as much a part of Topsail Island life as flip-flops,...
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...
Rise and Shine No More!
WWAY’s Hannah Patrick moves to the evening news.
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...
