About Topsail Guide
Topsail Guide brings useful local information from across the Topsail area into one place that is easy to search. Much of it is otherwise scattered across town websites, Facebook groups, public notices, and flyers. This puts it in one dependable spot.
Who’s Behind Topsail Guide
Hi, I’m Eric Lander. I’ve lived in Hampstead since 2017, long enough to watch the area grow and get a lot busier. My background is in websites, analytics, and search. For more than 25 years I’ve helped organizations find, verify, organize, and explain information that people otherwise struggle to locate. Topsail Guide is me putting that to work close to home.
You can find me on LinkedIn.
What You’ll Find Here
- News that affects daily life across Surf City, Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, Hampstead, Sneads Ferry, and Holly Ridge
- Local businesses and services people are actively looking for
- Town-specific resources, contacts, and updates
- Practical guides to home services and local resources
- Events posted by neighbors
- Weather, tides, and traffic for the island
How I Work
Getting it right matters more than getting it fast. I go to primary sources first, name and link outside reporting when I build on it, and label anything still developing. The full approach is in the editorial standards, and you can flag an error on the corrections page.
A Note on Opinions
Some posts include analysis or a clearly stated point of view. When they do, the opinion is labeled and kept separate from factual reporting. It is mine, and it does not speak for any town, business, or organization I cover.
Independent and Locally Run
Topsail Guide is independently owned. It is funded by advertising, affiliate links, and business listings, which keep the lights on and never dictate what gets covered.
Know something the community should know? Send it my way through the contact page.