August 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
A Legacy That Lives On: The Story of Frying Pan Tower and FPTower Inc.
For generations, the Frying Pan Shoals Light Tower has stood as a sentinel off the coast of North Carolina. Rising above one of the Atlantic Ocean’s most dangerous stretches of water, the iconic structure
June 18, 2026
Sunset Beach FD receives donation of lifesaving equipment
Published via Brunswick Beacon – June 18, 2026 FPTower Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to maritime safety, ocean research and preservation of maritime history, last week announced that the Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset
June 1, 2026
Southport to receive donated water rescue device through FPTower initiative
WWAY News – June 1, 2026 SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport will soon add a new piece of lifesaving equipment to its emergency response arsenal after being selected as the top-voted
September 11, 2020
Through the eyes of a Volunteer (part 4 of 4)
Dan shifts from the present to the future of his next visit! In his words: The din of the constantly blowing wind switched from my dreams to what I slowly realized was my reality;
September 4, 2020
Restoring the Tower Through the Eyes of A Volunteer (part 3 of 4)
Dan continues his thoughts about his adventure on the Frying Pan Tower… I found my room eventually in the labyrinth of hallways inside the tower. A steady wind blew a cool breeze into my
August 28, 2020
Restoring the Tower Through the Eyes of A Volunteer (part 2 of 4)
Daniel Schmiedt came out to the Frying Pan Tower by helicopter and his adventure began. In Dan’s own words: I decided to drive to Southport on Thursday evening. What if I got a flat
August 22, 2020