The hunt is on

Local Easter egg hunts and celebrations

Town of Holly Ridge’s annual Easter Egg Hunt The Town of Holly Ridge will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at Holly Ridge Municipal Park. Children age 12 and younger are welcome to enjoy the prizes and raffles. A... Full story

A new way of looking at rubbish

‘Go Green Street & Beach Cleanup’

If trash by the truckloads is a measure of success, the first annual ‘Go Green Street and Beach Cleanup’ was a smashing success! Approximately 40 volunteers (pictured above) gathered on Saturday, March 17 to remove rubbish from portions ... Full story

55 area businesses under one roof

6th annual Women’s Expo

Images by Jason Lingle/ www.lingledigital.com

More than 500 people came out to the 6th annual Surf City Women’s Expo on Saturday, March 10, raising $1,000 for the many programs the Surf City Community Center offers year-round. “It gets better every year,” said Surf City Mayor ... Full story

Go green and raise some greens on St. Patrick's Day

In store for St. Patrick's Day revelers

Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. Why? Because there’s something in it for everyone! Although people celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day for many reasons, much of it has to do with the belief tha... Full story

Grab your girlfriends and snag a great find

Explore 6th annual Surf City Women's Expo

Whether you’re a newbie or a five-year veteran, something new awaits you at the sixth annual Surf City Women’s Expo — where 55 of the area’s finest businesses are brought together under one roof! “I am anxiously awaitin... Full story

One good ‘tern…

Sea Turtle Hospital News

Karen Sota

One good ‘tern… … deserves another. We decided that winter intern Wyatt shouldn’t have all the fun by himself, so we brought on Alastair McArthur as his roomie. It’s always more entertaining when there’s somebod... Full story

We love the smell of turtle breath in the morning

Sea Turtle Hospital News

Karen Sota

We love the smell of turtle breath in the morning This time last year cold-stunned Greens, Loggerheads and Kemp’s of all sizes occupied every nook and cranny of our hospital. It was one nasty winter, and the bitter cold temps exacted a horrifi... Full story

Score a culinary touchdown on game day

Cooking with ‘Hope’

Game Day Recipes One of the biggest sporting events of the year quickly approaches and, if you’re celebrating, you’re going to need special foods to nibble on during the Big Game. Here are a few delightful dishes that you might like... Full story

Topsail's Historical Society's fund raising success

2011 in review

Renee Becker

The Historical Society of Topsail Island, founded in 1984 as a volunteer, non-profit organization, relies on proceeds from various fund raising activities. The proceeds from the annual “Autumn with Topsail” and the “Jingle Bell Ball... Full story

Service with a smile

Sea Turtle Hospital News

Karen Sota

Service with a smile! One thing we’ve learned throughout the past 15 years is that sea turtles possess an amazing amount of animal magnetism, and I’m not just referring to the mysterious way that they decode the magnetic forces of the ea... Full story

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