Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting two Valentine’s-themed events in early February.
Hampstead Articles
Weathering Storms, Old and New
Walking through the neighborhood after Hurricane Isaias: dead trees, haphazardly strewn across the green yards, like civil war graveyards.
The Seafood Capital of the Carolinas?
Locals have often wondered about the veracity of Hampstead’s self-proclaimed moniker, so a longtime resident searches for its origins.
Hampstead’s Best-Kept Secret
Lake Linda’s Christmas Lights might be hidden away in Hampstead, but word about the annual show is getting out.
An Anniversary Waiting for a Celebration
As Arbor Landing at Hampstead meets its two-year anniversary, the community is adjusting to living in the age of...
Past Articles
The Show Must Go On
Ghost Walk: The Drive-In is coming to a park near you on October 23 and 24. Ghost Walk: The Ghosts of Pender’s Past is a sell-out event in a normal year in the Town of Burgaw. But, of course, 2020...
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
Quarantine Q&A: Melissa Todd
Back in May, we asked our readers to have some fun with our Quarantine Q&A. Those who filled out the questionnaire and uploaded their quarantine selfie or pic were entered to win gift...
Quarantine Q&A: Emily Martinelli
Back in May, we asked our readers to have some fun with our Quarantine Q&A. Those who filled out the questionnaire and uploaded their quarantine selfie or pic were entered to win gift cards to...
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...
Brisk Business
Leaf & Barrel Fills a Niche (or Two) in Hampstead. My buddy Dave and I get to Leaf & Barrel Provision Co. in Hampstead about 15 minutes before its 2 pm scheduled opening, so we saunter over...
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...
A Different Kind of Nightlife
When the sun goes down, the mundane and ordinary get painted with mystery and are transformed. While the obvious appeal of the Topsail area is fun in the sun, what is it like after the sun goes...
Emergency Dental Care
Don’t worry — Pierpan Dentistry is still providing emergency care despite the stay at home orders. With so many drastic changes in our everyday lives now that we are sheltering at home, it’s...
Fitness the Right Way
Coastal Fitness in Hampstead is focused on lasting lifestyle changes, not quick fixes. Fitness centers can tend to be intimidating. Many such facilities focus on losing weight, building muscle and...
