Pender County News

It had all the makings of a long, hot night in Burgaw. Pender County Commissioners were ready to tackle the issue of a new animal shelter in Hampstead. Residents were ready to block it. Then came the surprise nobody expected. The application for a special use permit was withdrawn. Full story...

It was a beautiful day for a festival,and downtown Burgaw seemed to think so. The town's annual spring fest brought people from all over Pender County, and many stopped by to check out the good food and hand made crafts. Full story...

Pender High senior Jannetta Robinson earned the award for her outstanding athletic achievements during her high school career. Full story...

A drug bust in Pender County ended with three men behind bars and a kilogram of cocaine off the streets Monday. Full story...

Inmates at the Pender Correctional Institution are praying for more room to worship. Full story...

Almost two weeks ago, six year old Emily Hollis lost her battle with cancer. Saturday, dozens of children celebrated Emily's life, while raising cancer awareness at the pender county relay for life. Full story...

Yesterday we told you about how recent growth in Pender County has stretched emergency services thin. Now some residents are concerned for their safety and their wallets. Full story...

On Friday a young Pender County girl lost her battle with cancer. Monday friends and family celebrated the life of Emily Hollis. Full story...

Our area is growing and more people mean more emergencies. That's becoming very apparent in one local county. Full story...

A wildfire was still causing concern along the Pender-Sampson County line Sunday night. Full story...