Q: What should I do if I’m caught in a rip current?

A: The most important thing to note is that rip currents pull you out, not under.

?? Don’t panic or swim against the current.

?? Yell and wave for help.

?? Stay afloat. Try to relax and float with the current until it weakens.

?? Swim parallel to the shore.

?? Once you no longer feel the pull of the current, then you can begin swimming to shore.

For more beach safety tips, visit LoveTheBeachRespectTheOcean.com.  

Use Caution After Storms

A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm.

noaa.gov/use-caution-after-storms

Take a moment to make a difference! Participate in the anonymous 2024 Community Health Needs Survey. Your feedback helps us understand the unique needs of our community so we can tailor our services to better serve YOU. Participating is easy and anonymous, ensuring your privacy is protected.

The survey is available in English and Spanish. Click here to share your insights:

Your voice matters in shaping the community.

Normally, our curbside bulk item/brush collection service ends April 30 each year. However, this year, because our bulk/brush drop-off yard is still under construction (no opening date yet, but soon!), we are temporarily extending our curbside service.

We are excited for you to see the new drop-off yard and think you'll find it much easier to use. 

When we know the new yard will be ready for customers, we'll announce it here and will let you know the last day for you to put items out for collection.

Please consider attending our annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27 at 11 am. Held in front of the veterans memorial at Town Hall, this event serves as a tribute to the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to America.

This poignant occasion offers a moment of reflection and gratitude for their unwavering dedication to preserving the freedoms we hold dear. We encourage you to attend and stand with us as we pay homage to those who have bravely served our country. The ceremony will provide an opportunity for individuals to remember and honor family members, friends, and fellow citizens who have selflessly given their lives in defense of our nation.

In case of rain, the event will be held in our Board of Commissioners Room, also on the town hall campus.

All Town administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in honor of the courageous men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

There is no change to either the trash or the curbside recycling schedule. 

Get ready for a season packed with events and activities at Dowdy Park! From family-friendly fun to community gatherings, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

• Our free yoga sessions (thank you Coastal Carolina Vacations and Sales!) are underway every Tuesday at 7:30 am.
• Our popular farmer's markets will take place every Thursday June 13 through August 15 from 9 am to 1 pm. 
• The Wednesday evening concert series will take place June 19 through August 21 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Don't miss out on the fun!

Want to receive a text or email if the schedule changes, such as due to bad weather? Subscribe to receive notification about the events at Dowdy Park on our website. Sign in with your email address and choose to receive news flashes about Dowdy Park events. 

Learn more on our web site.

Beans, beans they’re good for your heart…and the can is recyclable!!

For a quick recycling reference, click here: https://tfcrecycling.com/what-can-be-recycled/

Thank you for recycling right!

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $10.33/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town. 

**Beginning June 1, there will be a change in the cost of the curbside recycling service, which will rise from $10.33/month to $13.35/month. In response to this adjustment, the Town has decided to augment its subsidy to TFC for each residence, increasing it from $5/month to $6.50/month, to help alleviate the impact of the price increase. If you are a current subscriber, you should have received an email about this from TFC.