Month: November 2018
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FEMA Fail: Sand Has Yet To Be Restored to Topsail Beaches in December 2018
On November 27, 2018, I stood on the beach in awe, realizing that there’s 2, 3 or 4 FEET of sand missing from the beach in Surf City *STILL*. Update 2019: The beach will be renourished! FEMA pulled through. Here’s a pic of some people fishing. As you can see, there’s like… no beach… And…
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Sand Dunes Being Restored to Surf City NC Post Hurricane Florence
On November 27, 2018, I was standing on the beach reeling in some Whiting and Spots and I heard a gigantic dump truck go by. Yes, it was sand finally being delivered to North Shore Drive in Surf City. The Topsail Island dunes are finally being restored. I think they’ve been putting sand down south…
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Topsail Island Fishing Report December 2018
As of November 27, 2018, the ocean temperature in Surf City is 63 degrees. The Surf City Pier closes for the season December 2, 2018. The spots have disappeared. There are a few trout here and there. They had a short run the second week of November. Mullets are here. If you like “whiting” you’re…
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Insurance Checks Arriving to Surf City NC Homeowners After Hurricane Florence
Today I spoke to the owner of a property that I manage and two of the neighbors. Everyone received their insurance check just before Thanksgiving, around November 20, 2018. I’m not sure which insurer they were using. One guy said his insurance company was very nice. They sent him his check out, and he called…
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Topsail Island Fishing Report November 2018
November 2018 has been a funny month for fish. There’s some black drum out there but most people have been catching spots and mullets. There are lots of spots out there, so if you’re into spots you just need your pole, a cooler and bloodworms. As of the middle of November the water temperatures finally…
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Topsail Island Food Truck Debate 2018
States, counties, cities and towns all across the country have various laws and ordinances when it comes to food trucks. Many food truck owners have to prepare their trucks to comply and get permitted for each area they operate in. Not everyone likes food trucks. Some people are skeptical of the food. Some people don’t…