In their own words: Survivors’ Stories

Renee Rodgers — Breast Cancer Survivor

Renee Rodgers

My name is Renee Rodgers and this is my breast cancer survivor story.While in the shower I felt something odd in my right breast. It felt like a lump. For nearly a year I told myself it was nothing. I spoke to a friend who encouraged me to go get it ... Full story

Survivors' Stories

Eddie Earl Hollis

Eddie Earl Hollis

Editor’s note: In the weeks leading up to Pender County’s Relay For Life event on April 27, the Topsail Advertiser will feature a local cancer survivor’s courageous story of survival and hope.   Cancer Survivor, Eddie Earl Ho... Full story

A lovely parting gift

Sea Turtle Hospital News

Karen Sota

A lovely parting gift We’re really happy when we can send our turtles home. But when one of our long-time hospital volunteers packs up and heads north to be closer the grandbaby it’s like losing part of the family. Mary “O” ... Full story

'Everybody Loves Opal'

A comedy by John Patrick

Renee Becker

This weekend is the last to check out this wonderful family comedy — Everybody Loves Opal is delightful good fun that masks the plays golden hearted message of the importance of having good friends in one’s life. The play tells the s... Full story

Put on your boogie shoes…

Sea Turtle Hospital News

Karen Sota

Put on your boogie shoes… …And dance on over to one of the training classes for Topsail Turtle Project volunteers. Seems like we just wrapped up the final numbers on last year’s activity and it’s already time to get our car... Full story

New assisted living facility in Hampstead meets a growing need

Stonebridge at Woodbury's grand opening

Carrie Bryan

Embark on a tour and learn about Stonebridge at Woodbury’s 100-bed assisted living features and amenities — private and companion rooms, a social club, a beauty salon, a cyber café with free Wi-Fi, landscaped gardens and walking pa... Full story

Mama J’s Helping Hand Ministry reaches out to local families

MJ Vieweg

Jeannette Lopez intends to make a difference in the lives of Sneads Ferry families that might need a helping hand. “My kids would tell me about friends of theirs at school that were having trouble,” explained Lopez. “There was one ... Full story

Share the Love Locally on Valentine’s Day

A few ideas to help inspire

Carrie Bryan

Lovebirds need not look further than their neighborhood shops, spas and restaurants for ways to show their affection this Valentine’s Day. Here are a few ideas to help inspire you! Rick’s Restaurant... Leading up to the lovers&rsquo... Full story

Taking ‘terns

Sea Turtle Hospital News

Karen Sota

Taking ‘terns Long ago we had about three or so, and only during the summer. But as our reputation for having one of the best (uncompensated) opportunities for hands-on experience with sea turtles grew so did our stable of interns. Now, no mat... Full story

Forever Fit Sneads Ferry celebrates 25 years

MJ Vieweg

Gloria Davis, owner of Forever Fit Fitness Center in Sneads Ferry, has been helping Sneads Ferry residents to get fit and stay fit for 25 years. The gym grew out of her own love of dance and fitness.  “I was working out in the fellowship ... Full story

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