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.

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.

Freedom Lawns, whose corporate office is in Hampstead, North Carolina, has been given an award from the North Carolina Coastal Federation.

Freedom Lawns has been an important part of our region. They are an organic based business that, thanks to Mark Tamm, can not only help you “go green”, but can teach others the importance of living in harmony with our environment.

Another sea turtle launch successful! Read all about the latest turtle release from our turtle correspondent, Karen Sota!

IFA Redfish Event in Surf City, NC was a great success. Bill Slaughter from Porters Neck and Gary Wysong of Titusville Fla. weighed in 2 fish for a total weight of 14.87 lbs and took home a 20k Ranger boat for their efforts.

Topsail Island, NC - Local author Nellie Mae Batson was the Guest of Honor at a luncheon to celebrate the release of her 3rd novel “Skeet Apples”.

On this Memorial Day, may we all remember those that have greatly impacted our lives in a positive way and to give thought and prayer to our men and women who continue to secure our freedom, and of whom may not see their families for some time to come.

God’s speed on your safe return!

Jersey the sea turtle is so happy! She is well enough to go back to her ocean home! The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation is alive and full of activities. The hospital is scheduled to open soon to the public.

Sea turtle nests will begin to start sprouting up so keep your eyes open!

Attention all students! Use your creativity and artistic talent to express the importance of our oceans and coasts to you and the world!

Winning artwork will be displayed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum
of Natural History!

  Photo by John Pagliuca  www.johnpagliucaproductions.com

 
  Below photos courtesy of Ray Barwick (Two Shot Ray)
Topsail Island, NC – You would be pea green if you did not attend the pre-release dinner party for Diane Chamberlain’s new book “Before the Storm” on April 23rd, 2008. Diane was the guest of honor at a dinner […]