WHAT’S HAPPENED
The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Welcomes Dr. Steven Hill
Golf Tournament for Share the Table
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A handful of teams came out to North Shore Country Club on October 15 to support Share the Table’s Capital Campaign. This golf tournament began at 8 am and included a continental breakfast.
Holly Ridge Liberty Festival The Town of Holly Ridge held a Liberty Festival on September 3 at Holly Ridge Municipal Park. The festival included a flamingo foam party, a bounce house, craft vendors, food trucks, live music and a beer garden, and a ton of fun was had by all attendees. Be sure to look for the event next year.
The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism has hired Dr. Steven Hill as its new executive director. Dr. Hill, a Surf City resident, served as superintendent of Pender County Schools for more than five years. Under Dr. Hill’s guidance Pender County Schools experienced many successes including the naming of Pender Early College as a National Blue Ribbon School, increased graduation rates and the addition of new schools and renovations. The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce believes that Dr. Hill’s knowledge of the coastal region and its rapid growth will complement its vision of smart economic development, helping the chamber continue to be a positive force in the community.
A Rave for the Waves
Greater Topsail Flotilla and Christmas Market
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The third annual Greater Topsail Flotilla and Christmas Market, an event of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce, took place at Soundside Park on December 3. A Christmas market, food trucks, live music and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus made for a fun evening thanks to sponsor Topsail Dental. Look for this event again in 2023.
Members of the Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Canoe Club recently paddled the North Carolina coast to advocate for clean water, empower local communities, bring awareness of Winter 2022-23
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