Posted on: October 3, 2025
Weather Update –
Update – Due to forecasted inclement weather this weekend, the Touch-A-Truck and Candy Drop has been postponed to Saturday, Nov. 15.
Hampstead Kiwanis Park to Host First-Ever Candy Drop Oct. 11
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Posted on: September 28, 2025
Statement from Pender County
Pender County extends our deepest sorrow over the tragic shooting in Southport last night that claimed three lives and left several others injured. We ask everyone to keep the victims, those recovering, and the families who are grieving in your thoughts a…
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Posted on: August 8, 2025
Pender County Seeks Public Input in County Manager Search
The Pender County Board of Commissioners is inviting residents to share their input on the hiring of the next County Manager through an online public survey.
The survey asks respondents to identify the qualifications, skills and priorities they believe are…
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Posted on: July 16, 2025
Pender County Celebrates Burgaw Debs
The Pender County Board of Commissioners recognized the Burgaw Debs softball team this week as the players prepare to compete in the Dixie Softball World Series later this month.
The Debs will travel to Ruston, Louisiana, to represent both Pender County an…
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Posted on: June 27, 2025
Montague Convenience Center to Permanently Close July 1
Effective July 1, the Montague Convenience Center, located at 2003 Montague Road, will permanently close. The property, which is not owned by Pender County, has been sold and is no longer available for public use.
Pender County Solid Waste has received a 3…
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Posted on: May 1, 2025
Clarification on Public Notice Advertising Decision
Questions have been raised about the recent decision to switch public notice advertising to the Wilmington Star News from the Pender-Topsail Post and Voice. County Staff contacted the UNC School of Government about potentially making the switch and were t…
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Posted on: April 10, 2025
Pender County Seeks Public Input on 5-Year Strategic Plan
Pender County invites residents to help shape the County’s future by providing input on its 5-Year Strategic Plan.
County staff have developed a draft plan to guide priorities and decisions through 2030. As part of this effort, the county has revised its m…
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Posted on: April 1, 2025
Burning Ban RESCINDED
Effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025, the Open Ban on Burning will be rescinded for all unincorporated areas of Pender County. Please follow all applicable laws for open burning within 100 feet of a dwelling. As a reminder, it is always illegal …
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Posted on: March 28, 2025
Pender County Breaks Ground on Central Pender Park
BURGAW, N.C. – Pender County broke ground Thursday on Central Pender Park, a new recreational facility located off U.S. Highway 117 in Burgaw. The park, a project six years in the making, is set to open in phases, with the first phase expected t…
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Posted on: March 21, 2025
Burn Ban Update
Effective at 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, a burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas within Pender County due to very high fire danger conditions.
All burning within 100 feet of any structure is banned within the unincorporated areas of Pend…
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Posted on: March 17, 2025
Lightning Strike Causes Boat Fire in Hampstead, NC
Hampstead, NC – At approximately 10:45 PM on March 16, 2025, a 40-foot center console fishing boat was engulfed in flames in the Washington Acres neighborhood of Hampstead. Pender EMS & Fire responded promptly to the scene and successfully extinguishe…
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Posted on: March 12, 2025 | Last Modified on: March 11, 2025
Pender County to Break Ground on Central Pender Park
BURGAW, N.C. – The Pender County Board of County Commissioners and the Pender County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board invite the community to the groundbreaking ceremony for Central Pender Park on Wednesday, March 27, at 1 p.m. The event will…
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Posted on: January 9, 2025
House Fire in Rocky Point Displaces Three Residents
Rocky Point, NC – A house fire broke out early this morning at approximately 4:25 AM on Rocky Point Training School Road, significantly damaging a single-wide mobile home.
Firefighters from Rocky Point Volunteer Fire Department, Pender EMS & …
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Posted on: December 23, 2024 | Last Modified on: December 24, 2024
Pender County Honors Employees at Annual Holiday Party
PENDER COUNTY, NC — Pender County Government celebrated its employees’ hard work and dedication at the annual holiday party, recognizing those who reached significant career milestones. The event acknowledged the years of invaluable ser…
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Posted on: November 1, 2024
Operation Green Light
During the week of November 4–11, Pender County buildings will display green lighting on our flags to honor veterans. We encourage businesses and residents to join us by swapping out one light bulb in your business or home for a green one.
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Posted on: September 16, 2024
Potential Tropical Cyclone #8
Current Watches/Warnings/Advisories in effect:
Update from the National Weather Service – Wilmington As of Sept. 16, 2024, at 7:40 a.m.
- Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect from Surf City, NC, to South Santee River, SC, and adjacent Atlantic wa…
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Posted on: August 20, 2024
2023 Visitor Impact for Pender County
BURGAW, NC — Domestic and international visitors to and within Pender County spent $199.12 Million dollars in 2023, an increase of 5 % from 2022. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by VisitNC, a unit of the Economic Development Par…
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Posted on: August 6, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 5, 2024
Pender County IT and 911 Recognized for Exemplary Service
Pender County, NC—At last night’s board meeting, the Pender County Board of Commissioners recognized the exceptional service of Pender County IT and Pender County 911. The recognition came in the wake of a critical incident that occurre…
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Posted on: July 18, 2024
Sign up for NC Agriculture Cost Share Program (ACSP)
Pender County landowners will have the opportunity to apply for cost-share assistance under the NC ACSP from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. This program is designed to assist landowners and operators of existing agricultural operations to …
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Posted on: June 26, 2024
Pender County Receives America 250 NC Grant
Burgaw, N.C. – Pender County has received a $10,000 grant from North Carolina’s America 250 NC initiative for a project to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
America 250 NC is North Carolina’s commem…
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Posted on: June 5, 2024 | Last Modified on: June 7, 2024
Prepare Now: Pender County Urges Readiness for Hurricane Season
PENDER COUNTY – With the start of Hurricane season, Pender County is here to promote hurricane preparedness for citizens in our County. To help spread the word and make citizens better prepared, we are committed to ensuring all know their risks,…
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Posted on: May 10, 2023
21st Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival
Burgaw, NC – The North Carolina Blueberry Festival is set to host its 21st Annual summer festival, taking place on and around Burgaw’s historic courthouse square at 100 S Wright Street. The festivities will begin with a kickoff concert…
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