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 […]

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.

Intern Nathan Lamb with little Green "Leap."
Meet Nathan Lamb, one of our 2008 summer interns and the only one to raise their hand when I asked, “Who wants to be first?” Nathan is an Environmental Studies major at UNC-CH and we call him our “senior plus” because he’s already graduated and received his degree. After […]

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 […]

All events are Free and Open to the public!
Catch the Reading Bug @ Onslow County Public Library! 
Catch the Reading Bug runs June through August 15th with programs, events, and prize giveaways for infants, children, teens, and adults.
Registration is open and ongoing throughout the summer.
Thurs, 6/26 @ 10 am at the Sneads Ferry Branch […]

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. Representative Mike McIntyre today supported legislation that will provide relief to patients, physicians, the pharmacy community, rural and other health care providers, and Medicare beneficiaries.
By a bipartisan vote of 355-59, the U.S. House approved the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, which prevents the pending 10 percent […]

Topsail Island, Pender County, NC - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that the Town of Burgaw has received $5,000,000 to construct new water lines, two new pump stations, and decommission existing wastewater treatment plant.
Congressman McIntyre stated, “Good quality water is vital to everyday life, and these federal funds will help bring […]

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 […]