Although our turtle mamas are still technically “on the clock” with the official nesting season continuing through August it’s their babies that are moving into the spotlight. With over a hundred nests on Topsail and the pitter-patter of tiny flippers, it’s time for a quick review of some of the FAQs for our island visitors. When will a nest hatch? By far it’s the question we’re...
CURRIE, N.C.- Two major park monuments, the Bridge Monument and the Grady Monument, were recently stabilized and restored with funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). August 4, 2023, is the third anniversary of the historic legislation that is funding infrastructure improvements in national parks throughout the country. “The impacts of storms, specifically flooding events, has had severe impacts...
TOPSAIL BEACH- Join Chris Lener of Funky Fins and Pender County Tourism for the Year of the Trail hike on Aug. 9, 9 a.m. This family-friendly one-mile hike will explore the critters of the surf and how to care for our environment. “This hike will start and end at the Beach Access Number 9 in Topsail Beach,” said Pender County Tourism Director Tammy Proctor. “The hike will be led by Chris Lener, an...
CURRIE – Moores Creek Battleground Association in collaboration with regional partners unveiled the brands that will be used to market the year-long celebration of America’s independence in 2026. “America’s 250th anniversary will kick off nationally at Moores Creek National Battlefield,” said Jim Buell, President of the Moores Creek Battleground Association. “Under one marketing...
It seems we’re celebrating a lot of anniversaries recently. It started last year with the 100th anniversary of Canetuck Rosenwald School, now known as the Canetuck Community Center. That’s an amazing milestone. One hundred years of education, community involvement, and preservation. It’s a place where legacy is celebrated. The Canetuck School was built by Black families for their children’s...
