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...
Ali Guner, the owner of Baba’s Mediterranean Grill, celebrated the restaurant’s first anniversary in Surf City. But Guner brings years of restaurant experience. “In New York, we offered fine dining,” he said, noting his more than 20 years in the restaurant industry. The menu at Baba’s Mediterranean Grill is extensive and delicious. “Everything is made homemade,” said...
If you’re a regular reader of our hospital news you’ll remember that nesting mom “Madame X” gave us her thoughts on the struggles of surviving in today’s environment. That was a true survivor’s story. But what’s going on down below in those nests, where it all starts? Our Topsail Turtle Project volunteers are out before sunrise every morning looking for turtle tracks. Once...
