North Topsail Bridge Maintenance Notice

View from Trooper Larry Walton Memorial Bridge as photographed over the Intracoastal Waterway connecting Sneads Ferry with the Town of North Topsail Beach, NC.

On Monday, February 13th the North Carolina Department of Transportation began scheduled maintenance on one of two bridges that provide motor vehicle access to Topsail Island. Trooper Larry Walton Memorial Bridge connects the communities of Sneads Ferry and North Topsail Beach as part of Highway 210 on the northern end of Topsail Island. Scheduled maintenance … Read more

David Mercer’s “Home is where the heART is” Mural

David Mercer's "Home is where the heART is" Mural in Surf City, North Carolina

Topsail Island, North Carolina is home to a new, stunning piece of art! The Surf City Water Tower pump house now features a beautiful mural titled “Home is where the heART is,” painted by local artist David Mercer. The mural was unveiled on February 6, 2023, and it has quickly become a talking point for … Read more

New Business Profiles Published – January 2023

New Local Business Profiles - May 2023

We are excited to announce that 23 new local businesses have recently been added to the Topsail Guide Business Directory! Located in the Topsail, North Carolina region, these businesses offer a variety of products and services for residents and visitors alike. From delicious dining options to specialized retail stores, there is something for everyone in … Read more

Introducing: Topsail Guide Business Directory

Topsail Guide is pleased to announce the launch of our own local Business Directory, a one-stop-shop for finding the best local businesses serving the communities that make up the Topsail region. The Topsail Guide Business Directory is a free online directory that allows small business owners in the Topsail area to create a profile for … Read more

Christmas Tree Disposal Sites in the Topsail Area

Christmas Tree Disposal Sites in the Topsail Area

If you had a natural Christmas tree in your home for the holidays and are looking for disposal sites across Pender and Onslow Counties – we here at Topsail Guide have done the research for you. Onslow County Christmas Tree Disposal Sites Christmas tree dropoffs to benefit the coastal environment are once again an option … Read more

Holly Ridge’s Hometown Christmas – Saturday, December 3, 2022

Holly Ridge's Hometown Christmas - Saturday, December 3, 2022

As we enter the final month of the calendar year holiday spirits are picking up and local events have already begun. If you’re going to be in or around Holly Ridge this Saturday, December 3rd, be sure to check out Holly Ridge’s Hometown Christmas.  Located at the Holly Ridge Community Center at 404 Sound Road … Read more

Juniper Road Two Fire Details: Wildfire in Holly Shelter Game Lands

The Juniper Road Two Fire - August 2022

A 1,200+ acre wildfire in the Holly Shelter Game Lands continues to burn and details of the blaze are becoming clear. Earning the name “The Juniper Road Two Fire,” officials have been working throughout the week to measure, monitor, and control the fire that is believed to have begun following a dry-lightning strike on (or … Read more