Visit, Shop & Play Articles

Lightening the Load

by Kate Carey | Apr 19, 2021

Topsail Island Bellhop Boys do all the heavy lifting of vacation move-ins and move-outs.

Award-Winning Events

by Topsail Magazine Contributor | Mar 9, 2021

Town of Burgaw’s Virtual New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop is recognized for excellence.

Sharks’ Tooth Queen

by Edward Wills | Mar 4, 2021

Claudia Waltemire’s hobby of collecting sharks’ teeth on Topsail Island proves just how many teeth there are to be found.

The State of Aviation

by Topsail Magazine Contributor | Feb 24, 2021

NCDOT’s annual report illustrates the economic benefits of Pender County’s Henderson Field.

Business Profile: East Coast Sports

by Molly Harrison | Feb 19, 2021

East Coast Sports, is the place to get what you need for great outdoor experiences and building memories.

Past Articles

Socially Distanced Fun

by Justin Williams | Jan 29, 2021

Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting two Valentine’s-themed events in early February.

A Last Sanctuary

by Dalene Bickel | Jan 13, 2021

Accessible only by boat, Lea-Hutaff Island offers 5,641-acres of sandy shoreline, beach dunes and tidal marsh.

Up on the Roof

by Melissa Slaven Warren | Dec 15, 2020

Distinctively nestled on the second row in Surf City, the house at 106 Charlotte Avenue is the only one of its kind in the area and boasts unmatched views.

A Tale of a Trail

by Ashley Daniels | Nov 25, 2020

Maureen McKenna’s Sunday rides to church have garnered quite a following. This is the story of Maureen and Shane, who met and began their friendship on Maureen’s 40th birthday in Long Island, New...

Catch the Holiday Spirit

by Dalene Bickel | Nov 16, 2020

If allowed in December, holiday gatherings in 2020 are going to be more fun than ever before.

Shop Local. It Matters.

by Topsail Magazine Contributor | Nov 12, 2020

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

by Dalene Bickel | Nov 1, 2020

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

by Topsail Magazine Contributor | Oct 14, 2020

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...

Fun on Mike’s Farm

by Pat Fontana | Oct 1, 2020

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.