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The Surf City Bridge’s “Temporary” Stoplight Is Still Up. The Real $16 Million Fix Is Years Away. Surf City

The Surf City Bridge’s “Temporary” Stoplight Is Still Up. The Real $16 Million Fix Is Years Away.

Correction: This article has been updated since it was first published. See the correction. In late April, we reported that NCDOT was installing a temporary stoplight on the island side of the Surf City bridge, billed as a two-week experiment to see if metering traffic could ease the worst bottleneck on the way onto Topsail Read more about The Surf City Bridge’s “Temporary” Stoplight Is Still Up. The Real $16 Million Fix Is Years Away.

By Topsail Guide · July 22, 2026

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Jul

Teddy Bear Picnic in the Park

Hampstead · 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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24
Jul

Shop the Sound Craft & Farmers Market

Surf City · 8:00 AM-11:00 AM
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24
Jul

Meet Me at the Sound Summer Concert Series

Surf City · 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
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28
Jul

Topsail Sounds 2026

Topsail Beach · 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
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14
Aug

Movies in the Park

Surf City · 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
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25
Aug

Topsail Sounds 2026

Topsail Beach · 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
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Find Licensed & Certified Electricians in the Hampstead & Topsail Area

Hampstead, Surf City, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry, and the rest of the Topsail area are growing fast. New homes are going up, older beach houses are being renovated, vacation rentals are being upgraded, and more homeowners are adding generators, EV chargers, smart panels, outdoor lighting, and improved storm protection. That growth makes it more important

Topsail Area Lawns are Struggling: Here’s Why & What You Can Do

If your lawn isn’t coming in like it usually does this time of year, you’re not alone. Across the Topsail area, a lot of us are seeing the same thing right now – slower growth, uneven color, and yards that just don’t look as full as they typically would by late April. It’s enough to

When (and How) to Pressure Wash Your Home in the Hampstead & Topsail Area

Spring around Hampstead and Topsail has a way of revealing everything your home collected over winter. The “yellow dust” shows up on decks, driveways, outdoor furniture, and even siding if the wind is right. In North Carolina, pine and tree pollen can peak in late March through early April, so timing matters if you want

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