Maureen McKenna’s Sunday rides to church have garnered quite a following. This is the story of...
Visit, Shop & Play Articles
Catch the Holiday Spirit
If allowed in December, holiday gatherings in 2020 are going to be more fun than ever before.
Shop Local. It Matters.
The It Matters Where You Shop campaign encourage shoppers to support local businesses, which are struggling in the midst of COVID.
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.
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...
Past Articles
Fun on Mike’s Farm
Mike’s Farm in Beulaville carries on Lowe family farm traditions and welcomes visitors for a variety of activities and tasty fried chicken, which is always on the menu.
You and Me Together
With combined interests of live music and beach life, John and Claire Noto are realizing their dreams on Topsail Island.
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.
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 school-aged children this fall? You are not alone! Many parents are struggling to juggle...
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 the second leading industry behind agriculture in Pender County,” said Tammy...
Lines in the Sand
A good day on the beach for me at the Topsail Beach is now spent browsing shells left by the outgoing tide.
Blueberry Heaven
If you love blueberries, Pender County is the place for you.
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.
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...
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...
