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Surf City Articles
Surf City Explorers Club to the Rescue
Surf City Parks Recreation and Tourism offers childcare help for busy parents this fall. Need help with your...
Summer Has Kicked the Bucket
Topsail Steamer’s seafood buckets are the perfect way to celebrate Labor Day with family and friends.
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
The Future of Mainland Park
With the acquisition of 60.28 acres, the Town of Surf City is another step closer toward implementing its Mainland Park project.
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...
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...
A Safe and Happy Fourth of July
The American Red Cross offers ways to stay safe as you celebrate this weekend. The Fourth of July is a time when people typically enjoy the summer holiday with backyard barbecues, fireworks or water...
The New Normal in Dining
The Topsail Steamer’s seafood steam pots are a hit for family-friendly, socially distant gatherings. Topsail Steamer, the no-restaurant restaurant, has boomed as the shift in habits reflects new...
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...
Quarantine Q&A: Trudy Solomon
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...
