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Pender County issues a State of Emergency

Pender County issued a State of Emergency for Hurricane Irene at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.  Emergency Management is making preparations for a major hurricane, which is expected to be a Category 3.  Citizens are encouraged to begin preparations for Hurricane Irene.  Weather forecasts indicate Pender County will begin to experience hurricane-related weather as early... »

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Teachers celebrate new school year

The blare of brass, the pounding of drums and shreak of cheers reverberated down the halls, bouncing of lockers. And school wasn’t even open yet. Wearing matching blue T-shirts, hundreds of Pender County’s teachers cheered themselves and the coming school year last week at the system’s annual Convocation at Topsail High School. School system and county leaders... »

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Board tables plans for deeper mine

After hearing neighbors of a limestone mine complain of falling water tables, the Pender County Board of Commissioners last week decided not to decide yet on allowing the miners to dig deeper. Neighbors of the Shelter Creek Lime and Stone were on hand Aug. 17 during a public hearing on the mine’s request for a... »

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Burgaw KFC finally opens for business

It was obvious from her head-to-toe uniform. But Angela Chinn made sure it was clear: “I work for KFC.” Actually, she’s one of 45 working at the KFC at N.C. 53 and U.S. 117 in Burgaw that celebrated its opening last week with a VIP night of taste testing followed by a ribbon cutting. “I can’t... »

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Ward scolds commissioners over DWI incident

Pender County Commissioner Chester Ward surprised his fellow board members last week when he scolded one commissioner for a DWI arrest and the others for their published reactions to the issue. Ward issued the dressing down during the public portion of the Aug. 15 commissioners meeting. Other board members said it would have been more... »

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Sneads Ferry pharmacy robbed

From the Onslow Sheriff release: On the afternoon of August 17, 2011, a call was received in that a pharmacy in Sneads Ferry was robbed.  A description of the suspect was obtained.  Initial information indicated that the suspect was armed.  The suspect demanded and obtained Oxycodone pills. After getting the... »

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Sneads Ferry hold 41st Annual Shrimp Fest

by Trevor Normile The 41st Annual Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival was a celebration of all things shrimp the weekend of August 13-14. The festival was full of family-oriented entertainment and fun that couldn’t be stifled by a little rainfall. Lisa Hamner, Chairwoman of the Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival, was pleased with the turnout on Saturday, even... »

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“BOOZE IT & LOSE IT” LABOR DAY CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF

RALEIGH — Secretary Conti today announced that state and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the Labor Day holiday as part of the “Booze It & Lose It” Labor Day campaign. Checkpoints and stepped-up patrols will be conducted Friday, Aug. 19 through Monday, Sept. 5, across the state in an... »

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Pirate Nation Celebration Kicks off a New Season

Despite early afternoon rain, thunder and lightning the Pirate Nation Celebration went off without a hitch on Saturday afternoon in Kiwanis Park in Hampstead. endors from throughout Pender County gathered to help raise funds for all Topsail football teams and cheerleading teams. With the help of the UNCW dance team, Chik Fil-A and vendors including Trulie... »

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