Surf City News

As part of their summer holiday plans, more families are packing up their poles and heading to the few remaining ocean piers around the area.

Surf City is gunning for something that should be a goal for other small towns in North Carolina - a satellite campus affiliated with a community college.

The coast may be known for a laid-back atmosphere, but the state is looking at tougher rules about how close to the coast buildings can go.

Dockside Restaurant and Marina has been an institution in Wrightsville Beach for more than 25 years, and now its owners are planning to expand its presence with a second restaurant in Surf City.

Surf City and North Topsail Beach received $368,000 of the $18,457,000 in federal funds budgeted for Southeastern North Carolina beaches and inlets, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Wilmington Port, U.S. ...

She came to us "from the middle of nowhere." At least that's what summer intern Annie Johnson told me when I asked her where she was from.

Country Rock and Steel Drums are making their way to Topsail Island this summer.

From left: Councilmen Michael Curley, Buddy Fowler and Nelva Albury recognized on stage by Mayor Guy, alongside Councilman Don Helms, Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Medlin and Surf City's Certified Municipal Town Clerk ...

Submitted by WWAY on 7 July 2008 - 5:05pm. READ MORE: News Real Estate New proposals would change the setback requirements from a standard figure to one based on the size of the structure.

Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. Santanna Manning prices fireworks as she helps restock the shelves at Willards Fireworks in Little River, S.C. ...

This truck was not a typical restoration project for Classic Industries. This is a completely new vehicle.

Fourth of July celebrants seeking amusements and sunset light shows - bangs included - can choose from the following community celebrations.

The Surf City Volunteer Fire Department's insurance rating is dropping, and that's a good thing.

Submitted by WWAY on 1 July 2008 - 4:55pm. Cape Fear Community College Cape Fear Community College is a step closer to expanding into Surf City.

Fourth of July celebrants seeking amusements and sunset light shows - bangs included - can choose from the following community celebrations.

Town of Surf City presents on Thursday, July 3, Mark Roberts & The Breeze Band at 6 p.m. and fireworks display at 9 p.m. at Soundside Park.

The public is invited to the Surf City Community Center to view the photography of Melissa L. Rhodes, SCCC Artist of the Month.

When detectives with the Jacksonville Police Department say they keep cold case homicide files "within arms length," they are not speaking figuratively.

During traffic stops last year, the Surf City Police Department saw an increase in illegal pills found in vehicles.

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. Dining review: Quartermaster's Cuisine: American seafood with a few French and Italian touches Location: ...