RALEIGH – North Carolina residents are invited to help clean up roadsides, so trash doesn’t overshadow our state’s natural beauty entering the fall foliage season. The N.C. Department of Transportation is calling on volunteers to join the 2026 Fall Litter Sweep, scheduled for Sept. 12–26, to help remove litter along state-maintained roads and keep communities clean. “Even with...
The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild proudly announced the results of the 2026 NC Brewers Cup competition. Among the statewide winners were Pender County’s own Surf City Brewing Company and Salty Turtle Beer Company. Salty Turtle Beer Company won a gold medal for their Oktoberfest beer in the German-Style Oktoberfest/Festbier category. Surf City Brewing Company won the following categories: American-Style...
ArtExposure Gallery, in collaboration with the Greater Topsail Art Association, proudly presents the inaugural DRIVEN: The Art of the Car®, a unique celebration of automotive design and fine art opening Saturday, September 19, 2026. Bringing together artists, collectors, and automobile enthusiasts, Driven explores the automobile as more than transportation—it is engineering, craftsmanship, innovation, history,...
The 1865 Society of Pender County was founded in 2023 to commemorate the historical significance of Juneteenth. The non-profit organization has grown and hosts other events throughout the year. Yet, it is the Juneteenth celebration that draws attendees to the Pender County Courthouse Square to celebrate African American heritage and the impact Pender County's citizens have had on the fabric of our community. ...
If you are planning to visit the beach and you require specific amenities, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program reminds coastal residents and visitors about its helpful, interactive public beach and waterfront access map. The map can be accessed directly from mobile devices and desktops to help locate public beach...
