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 […]

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 […]

If you enjoy seafood at all, chances are you’ve probably come across an activity calling “shucking”, or “cleaning” some of our popular shellfish. It’s fun to go out with family or friends and try your hand at it, especially if you’ve never done it before.

But have you ever wondered just what exactly that ’stuff’ is? Or what are you eating for that matter?

Here’s some answers we’ve all wondered about!

Happy 232nd Birthday America. Let freedom ring, boom and sparkle! This year’s 4th of July celebration was nothing less than spectacular as the Topsail area celebrated the independence of our nation.

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The first of three major building projects designed to benefit Wounded Warrior Battalion East begins with a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Fisher House on base here this Friday at 9 a.m. Camp Lejeune is proud to lead the way in being the first Marine Corps installation […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre today that $18,457,000 in federal funds have been secured for the Wilmington Port, Southeastern North Carolina beaches and inlets, and the Intracoastal waterway.
Congressman McIntyre stated, “Federal support is critical to enhancing and protecting the economic and environmental treasure of our coast.  These funds will allow the Corps of […]

It’s summertime and there are a host of things to do around Topsail Island. Whether you are young or “younger”, learning about bugs, bees and butterlies is a fun thing to do!

Check out our library to learn more about these beautiful creatures.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre today hailed passage of the new GI Bill for the 21st century that will help current veterans cover the costs of a college education. Congressman McIntyre, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee stated, “The GI Bill of Rights for the 21st Century is an investment in […]

Storyteller Ron Jones
Topsail Island, NC - (Onslow County)  Onslow County Public Library will host a series of free public performances throughout Onslow County with locally renowned storyteller Ron Jones as part of “Catch the Reading Bug”, Onslow County Public Library’s summer-long family reading program featuring programs, events, and prize giveaways for infants, children, teens, and […]

Marine Corps Community Services, Camp Lejeune’s Recreation Branch presents the July 4th Celebration, Friday, July 4th at W.P.T. Hill Field aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune.
“The forth of July is more than the celebration of our country’s birthday, it is a recognition of the dedication our service members and their families have shown to […]