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FEATURES, Pender Chronicle, Uncategorized
‘The Turtles are Coming!’
By Deb Norton Staff Writer They are 22 sea turtles unlike any others. They’re even unlike each other. What is the same – they all strike the same pose, cost $1,000 to temporarily adopt, are meant to raise money for the new Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center under construction in Surf City. And all are... »
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Sea Turtle Hospital News
It’s not easy being (sort of) Green Sometimes “high tech” comes to your door – and arrives under the name “Prius.” In October of 2008 we admitted 10 cold-stunned turtles in the course of a couple days. Now we’re pretty good at identifying sea turtle species but this one particular patient had us all questioning our... »COMMENTS
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Surf City nixes road name change
A road by any other name would cost about $2,000. A proposal to change the name of N.C. 50 from the bridge west to the U.S. 210 stoplight Roland Avenue was unanimously defeated after Surf City Town Council members heard nothing but negative about the idea, The stretch of the same road from the bridge east... »COMMENTS
Hey there! Nice post! Please when we will see a follow up!
Bloody Vikings!
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Topsail Beach board to seek recall information … again
The Topsail Beach Board of Commissioners had advertised some specials last week, but then decided to go the regular route. The board was going to hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. April 5, but it was closed before the Pledge of Allegiance could be taken because of a technicality. As the audience filed out, commissioners... »
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Pender manager’s weekly report
1. Volunteers at the GE plant in Castle Hayne have offered to commit themselves to take on volunteer projects in Pender County, such as small park projects, housing needs for seniors like handicap ramps, school playground needs, etc. The GE Elfun Tarheel Chapter, led by John Jackson and Ted Carr, are heading this up.... »
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Movers & Shakers | Burgaw postmaster looks ahead to new challenges
After 32 years of rummaging through other people’s mail, Barry Klingel is retiring at the end of the month as postmaster for Burgaw. So that means he has to find something else to do. Klingel already has done what he challenged himself to do. “I always wanted to be the postmaster in a small town,” he... »
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A Pender Point
Gloria Lewis thinks it’s the “stupidest thing they ever did.” That could be up for debate. But it does limit a fisherperson’s options. “It” is House Bill 353, which passed first reading and has been referred to the House Committee on Commerce and Jobs. The bill would designate red drum, striped bass and spotted sea trout... »
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The Pender Gardener
By Charlotte Glen, Pender County Horticulture Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Tomato Growing Tips Tomatoes are the most popular summer vegetable, but can be tricky to grow in our hot and humid climate. Choosing disease resistant varieties and giving plants a good start will increase your chances of tomato growing success. Start Out Right! Like most vegetables, tomatoes grow best when... »
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Bloodthirsty plant takes over THS stage
The state legislature is considering a law that would protect the Venus Flytrap, which grows nearby, but is become more rare in its natural habitat. If they have worries about a carnivorous plant, the backers of House Bill 476 may have second thoughts after meeting Audrey II, the man-eating plant and star of the Topsail... »
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Officials worry pollution by others could limit Pender County industrial growth
Pender officials are worried that new EPA rules putting New Hanover County outside the pollution limits could affect its northern neighbor’s efforts to attract new industry. “Any industry looking to locate here, that’s going to be a red flag,” said Pender Commissioner F.D. Rivernbark during a presentation by representatives of the N.C. Division of Air... »COMMENTS
I'm all over this because of this write-up, I really believe that think impartial needs much more consideration. I’ll likely ...
Clear and helpful . Awaiting more like this.
1 Comment »Debera Zeger May 1, 2011