First United Methodist Church of Sneads Ferry is getting ready for its monthly chicken dinner fundraiser. Dinners will be served on May 30 from 5to 6:30 p.m.at the church, which is located on N.C. 172 in Sneads Ferry. Dinner includes fried chicken, a selection of vegetable trimmings and homemade desserts. READ MORE
A score of 60 in spite of windy conditions led the team of Bob Cooke, Eric Jones, Randy Carter and J.V. Jones to first place in the Kiwanis Club of Topsail Island Area’s 27th annual Golf Tournament. The tournament, held May 4 at North Shore Country Club, was deemed a huge success with 80 golfers comprising 20 four-person teams participating. READ MORE
Almost every yard in the south has at least one gardenia. Planted by generations of gardeners for their exotically fragrant white blossoms, these tough evergreen shrubs are salt tolerant, drought tolerant and deer resistant. One thing they cannot resist is the tiny whitefly. These petite pests cause gardenia leaves to turn yellow and plants to appear dark or sooty. If this describes the gardenia in your yard now is the time to check for whitefly and determine if treatment is needed. READ MORE
