Faint praise is better than no praise at all dept.
“Dinner at the Huntercombes possessed only two dramatic features. The wine was a farce and the food a tragedy.” Anthony Powell
Those clever high school students!
Every year, English teachers from across the country can submit their collections of actual similes and metaphors found in high school essays.
These […]

Topsail-Island.Info specialty writer, Jack Robinson, weaves a wonderful tale concerning one of the island’s local Privateers.

Captain Burns shared a colorful and often “misplaced” history with Topsail Island. He was landowner, businessman, captain of a great ship and a Privateer. Getting to know Captain Otway Burns will also lend a another peak into the wonderful history of coastal North Carolina.

With its curved teak scroll arms and gently arched woven frame, the Symphony armchairs and matching round dining table look at home in the garden. (http://www.gloster.com/)
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-"Good design is all about attention to detail," says Michael Glassman, award-winning landscape designer and co-host on the Discovery Home Channel. "When creating an outdoor room, […]

Upgrading your beauty routine can help you get your hair, skin and nails back into shape after months of summer fun.
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Fun in the sun may add to your summer glow, but the sun, beach and pool can all have a negative impact on your beauty routine. The effects of the great […]

It's easy to add a touch of personal style to your bathroom with a few accent pieces.
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Every year, Americans spend millions of dollars remodeling their bathrooms, replacing fixtures and vanities and purchasing high-end accessories. But there's a lot you can do to transform the look of your bathroom from the past […]

Limiting household chemical use might help keep children safe.
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Pound for pound, kids eat, drink and breathe much more than adults and are therefore exposed proportionately to more contaminants that food, beverages or the air might contain. Children also live and play at ground level where many pollutants tend to settle, making […]

 
We have been hearing a lot about the energy crisis lately. Not a lack of energy, but it’s cost. Every politician, every news media person and every environmentalist has their own unique and politically correct solution if the general public was only smart enough to get it.
When I worked at the telephone company, occasionally somebody […]

 
Members of the community are cordially invited to a very special celebration.  On Friday, September 12th at 5PM, the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and members of the Foy family dedicate Abbey Nature Preserve to the citizens and visitors of Pender County.
Located adjacent to historic Poplar Grove Plantation, the Abbey Nature Preserve is a […]

Topsail Island by Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that the Maple Hill VFD has received $191,700 to purchase a new fire truck.
Congressman McIntyre stated, “Our VFDs’ are on the front lines of safety, and these federal funds will help Maple Hill in meeting the challenges of protecting their community.  Congratulations to […]

Family-friendly ice shows featuring favorite characters such as Tinker Bell can be a great way to spend time together.
Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Looking for ways to spend quality time with children is often the highest priority for parents and the Feld family. Kenneth and his daughters, Nicole and Alana, have made the search easier with […]