Today's News

  • Sunrise yoga lets beachgoers welcome the day

    Yogis and Yoginis will greet the dawn every Wednesday morning all summer long with special sunrise yoga classes on the beach. Regular certified instructors from Surf City Community Center will lead the classes, weather permitting, with one hour-classes on Wednesdays from May 29 to Aug. 25. READ MORE

  • Topsail area happenings

    The parent company of Topsail Advertiser is working on ways to improve the newspaper, and we want your opinion. READ MORE

  • Surf Report May 23

    Hello, surfers and surfettes. I hope every one had a great weekend. The surf was not that good but the weather was not too bad. This week is setting up to be a little better. We are seeing a small swell showing up for mid-week. It is looking like a south swell so you know the best spot will be down south — the south side of Jolly has been working great; the lefts have been on point. READ MORE

  • What is killing my lawn? (Hint: It might be ground pearl)

    The most lethal pest of lawn grasses in our area is also one of the least well known. Called ground pearl or pearl bugs, these insects can be found damaging lawns throughout coastal North Carolina. In yards infested with ground pearl it is often impossible to maintain a healthy lawn since there are no effective treatments for this pest. Managing lawns infested with ground pearl instead relies on redesigning landscape beds to minimize turf areas, choosing turf grasses that better tolerate ground pearl, and encouraging vigorous turf growth. READ MORE

  • A hunting we may go …

    This week I would like to follow up on the proposal for PenderCountyhunters to be able to use silencers on hunting rifles. This proposal was put forth by Hunting and Wildlife and is making its way to possibly becoming a North Carolinalaw. The three readings in the N.C. Senate all passed, and it has taken on the first reading in the House and is still going. READ MORE

  • Bonito action hot in the nearshore

    Spring has sprung. Most of the fishing has picked up big time. From the back creeks to the Gulf Stream. This is the week I have been waiting for. Saw some yellow butterflies and the blackberries are getting ripe. READ MORE

  • Police blotter May 23

    North Topsail Beach Police Department (May 13 through May 19) READ MORE

  • Holly Ridge runner plans to return to race cut short by bombings

    Judy Ferrier already had plans to return to Boston next year, and she recently learned she’ll get to run its signature marathon again. READ MORE

  • Surf City town manager to retire June 1

    Surf City’s longtime town manager announced Tuesday that he’ll retire from the job June 1. READ MORE

  • Plan for summer gatherings with menu-ready recipes

    Memorial Day opens the summer season with a variety of tastes and outdoor foods for barbecues, picnics and other gatherings. Here are some recipes to add to your menu. Many of the recipes can be doubled for larger servings. Enjoy! READ MORE