Heather Allen: Aiming to Shape the Future of Surf City's Town Council
As Surf City residents gear up for the upcoming Town Council elections, it's crucial to get to know the candidates who aim to shape the future of our community. Here, we bring you an exclusive interview with Heather Allen, a dedicated community member and a strong contender for a seat on the Town Council for the Town of Surf City.
Read full storyComprehensive Weather Update on Tropical Storm Ophelia (PTC Sixteen)
Editors Note: As new information becomes available, this article will be updated at its original location on the Topsail Guide website: Comprehensive Weather Update on Tropical Storm Ophelia (PTC Sixteen)
Read full storyTopsail Beach Suspends Beach Access Permits
If you’re among those who eagerly await the Fall and Winter months to drive your 4WD vehicle or ride your horse along the scenic shores in the southern area of Topsail Island… we have some disappointing news.
Read full storyTopsail Area & Hurricane Idalia: Current Resources & Information
Editors Note: This article first appeared on the Topsail Guide website where it will be updated and maintained as Hurricane Idalia continues to move towards the region. Please be sure to visit the original article and stay tuned to Topsail Guide's Facebook page for updates.
Read full story3 Camp Lejeune Marines Found Dead in Vehicle at Hampstead Speedway Gas Station Parking Lot
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Topsail Guide: Three Marines Found Dead in Vehicle at Hampstead Speedway Gas Station Parking Lot; It has been updated to reflect new details on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Read full storyAT&T Wireless Customers Frustrated with Service Outage in Topsail Area
Note: This article originally appeared on the Topsail Guide website. For many residents and visitors actively in the Topsail area (and especially those in Hampstead) this week has been marred by an unanticipated disruption: an ongoing AT&T Wireless service outage.
Read full storyTackling Trash for Sea Turtles: Topsail’s Beach Cleanup Weekend Event a Pender County Highlight
Coastal Cleanup of Topsail, in partnership with the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center, is hosting a Beach Cleanup event this Saturday, June 17th, in a strong display of community effort for cleaner shores and ocean preservation.
Read full storyTopsail Guide Welcomes 6 New Companies to Local Business Directory
We are thrilled to announce that the Topsail Guide has expanded its comprehensive business directory with the inclusion of six more local companies. Throughout the month of May, we had the privilege of welcoming:
Read full storyKelly Flynn & Crystal Hall Appointed as New Principals for Surf City Schools
Editors Note: This article was first published on the Topsail Guide website. If you enjoy this content, please follow Topsail Guide on Newsbreak to receive more local news!. This week, the Pender County Board of Education announced the appointment of two new principals for Surf City Elementary School and Surf City Middle School.
Read full storyPender County's Beach Clean Program Receives National Achievement Award
Editors Note: This article was first published on the Topsail Guide website. If you enjoy this content, please follow Topsail Guide on Newsbreak to receive more local news!. The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized Pender County’s BEach Clean program, which is an important environmental initiative in the Topsail region, with an Achievement Award. This award acknowledges the program’s inventive and influential methods in preserving the cleanliness and sustainability of our beaches, rivers, and waterways.
Read full storyTopsail Beach Planning Board Delivers Major Setback for Controversial Development of South Topsail Island’s “The Point”
There is a dispute over a proposed development on the southern tip of Topsail Island, North Carolina, called “The Point.”. A Raleigh-based entrepreneur named Todd Olson wants to turn a portion of the land into a family compound, but many local residents and conservationists are against the proposal.
Read full storyOpioid Prevention Task Force Meeting with Residents on Use of Settlement Funds
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on the Topsail Guide website. For updated content and related discussion, please visit the original source. Pender County is actively addressing the pressing issue of opioid use within the community.
Read full story$64M East Coast Greenway Could Slice Through Growing Pender Neighborhoods
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on the Topsail Guide website. For updated content and related discussion, please visit the original source. Pender County is interested in becoming a part of the East Coast Greenway - a massive network of cycling and pedestrian trails spanning 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida that connects 450 cities and towns along the East Coast.
Read full storyAnthropologie is Coming to Replace Pier 1 Imports in Wilmington’s Mayfaire Town Centre
Editor's Note: This article wasoriginally publishedon the Topsail Guide website. For updated content and related discussion, please visit the original source. Construction is underway for a new Anthropologie store at the popular Mayfaire Town Centre in Wilmington, North Carolina. Occupying an 8,200-square-foot space on Main Street, the new store is set to replace the former Pier 1 Imports.
Read full storyHurricane Season is 2 Weeks Away: NC DEQ & Pender County to Host Public Sessions on Flooding & Resiliency
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on the Topsail Guide website. For updated content and related discussion, please visit the original source. The 2023 Hurricane Season begins on June 1st, and the Topsail region must once again prepare for the potential risks brought by inclement weather and tropical storms. To enhance the resiliency of our communities, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is preparing to hold three public engagement sessions in June.
Read full storySurf City Bridge Jam 2023 – Event Details for Saturday, May 20th
NOTE: This article was originally published on the Topsail Guide website.For updated content and related discussion, please visit the original source. The time has come for Surf City Parks, Recreation & Tourism’s annual Bridge Jam event. Taking place on Saturday, May 20th, the event once again promises a family-friendly event allowing residents and visitors to support the local community while enjoying a day full of shopping, music, food, and fun.
Read full storyIs Target Finally Coming to Hampstead? Duke Basketball & USA Olympic Champion Eyes Retail Slam-Dunk
NOTE: This article was originally published on the Topsail Guide website.For updated content and related discussion, please visit the original source. Impeccable Development, a Florida-based commercial real estate firm, is hoping to transform Hampstead’s retail landscape. Shoppers are excited about the potential of finally bringing a Target department store to the Hampstead area.
Read full storyPender County Schools Seek "Support" for Controversial Bus & Schedule Changes: What You Need to Know & Do
NOTE: This article was originally published on the Topsail Guide website. For included video coverage and broader discussion, please visit the original source. In its first year under Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove's leadership, Pender County Schools is facing a significant decision that is causing worry and discussion among members of the community, including parents and local businesses.
Read full story39 Accidents in 5 Years: Pender County to Address Dangerous Hampstead Intersection
This article was originally published on the Topsail Guide website. There is a growing concern about a dangerous intersection near the Cross Creek community in Hampstead, NC. Formed by State Highway 210, Dallie Futch Road, and Island Creek Road, the area has seen a total of 39 car accidents in the past five years alone.
Read full storyTopsail Beach Commissioners Postpone Expansion of Paid Parking
This article was originally published on the Topsail Guide website. The Topsail Beach Board of Commissioners has made the decision to postpone any changes to the town’s paid parking system until further notice. The decision comes after four months of discussion, planning for different scenarios, and soliciting public feedback for parking systems to be used for the beach, sound side, and public access lots.
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