The Topsail Advertiser
206A South Topsail Drive
Surf City, NC 28445
Phone: 910-328-3033
Fax: (910) 328-2195
TopsailAdvertiser.com

CONTACTS

Vernon L. DeBolt
President
252-638-8101
VDeBolt@freedomenc.com

Elliott Potter
Publisher
910-353-1171
EPotter@freedomenc.com

Circulation:
Winter - 5000, Summer - 10,000 Free

Philosophy:
We are committed to our readers and to providing them with responsible and objective journalism. Our readership spans a broad spectrum of interests, life styles, age, and professions. We consistently strive to provide full coverage of local events and activities as well as presenting lifestyle articles and features unique to the community. Our staff constantly puts forth the extra effort required to ensure timeliness, honesty, integrity, and objectivity in our reporting.

THE COMMUNITY

Location:
Surf City, N.C. on the Atlantic Ocean. 30 Minutes south of Jacksonville and 30 minutes north of Wilmington; and two hours north of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and two and half hours east of Raleigh, N.C.

Market:
The Topsail Advertiser's advertising base includes customers from the entire region. The growing coastal economy of Topsail Island is fueled by tourism; while the surrounding areas of Hampstead, Holly Ridge, and Sneads Ferry, are fueled by light industry and military, as well as the tourism market.

Things to do:
Throughout the year there are many festivals to attend to include Spring Fling, Autumn With Topsail, the Winter Holiday Festival and many more throughout the year. If fishing is your hobby, either salt or fresh water, there is an abundance of Charter Boats, Head Boats, Party Boats, and of course Fishing Piers as well as watercraft rentals. You will find Amusement Parks, Waterslides, Go Cart Tracks, Golf Courses, Museums, Gift Shops, Restaurants, and plenty of live entertainment at any one of the many social establishments. And of course there is always our 26 miles of sun, sand, and surf for your family’s enjoyment.

Population:
Resident: 10,786 (An estimated 40,000 tourists inhabit the area in any given week)

Median home price:
The area is so diversified that you can find a condo for as little as $25,000 or a beautiful beachfront home for as much as $700,000.