Judy on Topsail Island NC Blog

I made a trip to Rougemont over the weekend to visit with my daughter and beautiful grand daughter.  While it is always such joy to see them, I miss the laid back atmosphere of our beautiful Topsail Island.  Rougemont is just outside of Durham NC and Hillsboro NC and although beautiful hills and ...

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well fall is approaching and the leaves just off Topsail Iland are falling. Seems a little early in a warm climate but are covering the landscape with the sounds of spring and summer.  Great time to sit back and enjoy a glass of red wine and relax. In NC there are a few changes in the commission ...

Forecast for the Week           This week several important economic releases will arrive, and the flavor of these headlines will help determine if things can continue to move in an improving direction. Tuesday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will show us inflation at the consumer level - th...

Making each day your best!  The Dalai Lama shares this powerful insight into life: In The Art of Happiness*, the Dalai Lama shares this powerful insight into life:"I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. [Regardless of religion], we are all seeking somethi...

Surf City, on Topsail Island, extends off the island onto the mainland, is regarded as teh commercial hub of the area.  It boasts a permanent population of 1,393 adn has plenty of shops, restaurants and other services to support permanent residents and vacationers. There is a variety of residenti...

Best of both worlds.  Live just minutes to the beach, Wilmington or Jacksonville NC.  Considered one of the fastest growing areas in the state.  The community, which overwhelmingly voted down incorporation in 2007 , has its own chamber of commerce and is often considered separate from the Greater...

Our major of Surf City said the communities of the topsail area offer something for a varity of budgets.  new construction homes one the mainland are priced to sell.  and real estate on the island are offering the best prices for coastal communities.  Visit and explore the entire area.  We have 3...

Our 20th annual Autumn with Topsail fest will be Oct 18&19 in front of the assembly building in Topsail Beach. There is always plenty to see and do featuring live music, food, games, children's rides and an artist's court, which is a juried art show where local artists can display and sell their ...

Many people that work in the larger cities of Wilmington and Jacksonville choose the Greater topsail area which lies off US 17 halfway between them, as the place to call home.  Known for its uncrowded beaches and relaxed pace of life, the area is made up of a 26 mile long barrier island including...