Topsail Insider

Guest: Karen Malloy, president of The 1865 Society of Pender County, talking about the organization’s mission, local history, community programs, scholarships, and their annual Juneteenth celebration held on the 4th Saturday in June in Burgaw, NC. Check their website for event details including a full day of family-friendly activities, food trucks, cultural performances, historical exhibits, educational presentations, children’s activities, and a Gospel Concert on Saturday. All events are free

Guest: Chris Rackley, Owner and President of Lewis Realty Associates, and a local leader in vacation rentals and real estate on Topsail Island. Chris shares his personal journey, from working on shrimp boats as a kid to leading a full-service real estate team managing over 170 vacation homes. We talk short- and long-term rentals, home buying and selling, investment properties, community growth, and what it means to stay rooted while the world around you changes. Lewis Realty Associates, Inc. 32

Guest: Mary Mika, owner of Mary E. Poppins the Pet Nanny, and Topsail’s most trusted pet sitter! Mary shares her personal journey from a childhood filled with love and loss to overcoming cancer while building a trusted pet service. She explains how her unique in-home pet-sitting and drop-in services bring comfort to both pets and their people, and how her regular clients—and even their dogs—supported her through one of life’s toughest battles. https://marypoppinspetnanny.com/ Facebook and Ins...

Guests: Founder, Emily Graham, and her Partner, Steve Campbell, of Untitled Theatre Productions in Hampstead, NC. Emily and Steve share how they’ve built a thriving, inclusive theater community where kids perform for free, families volunteer together, and everyone—regardless of background or ability—is welcome. Guest Host: Savannah Price https://www.untitledstage.com/ And be sure to Follow Untitled Theatre on Facebook and Instagram! Send Christa a message! Please leave your contact informati

Guest: Dawn-Michelle Blalock, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern NC, discussing how the organization is shaping young lives through academic support, character development, social wellness, and workforce training. Dawn-Michelle shares her personal journey—from a background in nursing and healthcare leadership to leading an organization that serves over 2,200 kids across five counties. Plus, learn about the new summer camp in Pender County, scholarship opportunities, and how you can