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Pender County names Bruce Tucker as Division Chief of Fire

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Pender County has appointed Bruce M. Tucker as Division Chief of Fire for Pender County Emergency Services. He is scheduled to begin the role on Aug. 3.

Beachgoers pack North Topsail Beach on Fourth of July as officials warn of dangerous swimming conditions

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Hundreds of people gathered along the shoreline at North Topsail Beach in Pender County on the Fourth of July, taking advantage of clear skies and warm holiday weather.

Pender County farm debuts first water park on the farm festival

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A family-owned farm in rural Pender County is launching what it says is the first Water Park on the Farm Festival as part of its 4th of July celebration.

Pender County misses state audit deadline, seeks to avoid loss of sales tax revenue

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The deadline to submit the audit to North Carolina's Local Government Commission (LGC) passed on Tuesday.

Brian Allen named principal of Heide Trask High School

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Pender County Schools has named Brian Allen as the next principal of Heide Trask High School.

Pender County to assume EMS and fire operations beginning July 5

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Pender County will officially assume operations of Pender EMS & Fire and Penderlea Fire Department on July 5, completing an emergency services merger that county leaders have been working toward since early 2025.

Emotions run high as Pender County School leaders warn of impact from budget cuts

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2 weeks ago

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Emotions ran high in Pender County Tuesday as school administrators and principals pleaded with the Board of Education over proposed budget cuts that could significantly impact classrooms across the district.

23rd Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival brings thousands to Pender County

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2 weeks ago

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The 23rd Annual Blueberry Festival wrapped up Saturday, bringing together culture, music and family-friendly fun in downtown Burgaw.

Pender commissioner seeks reconsideration of school funding after budget approval

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2 weeks ago

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Just days after the Pender County Board of Commissioners approved its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, one commissioner is seeking a renewed discussion about funding for Pender County Schools.

The Carolina Beat: 1865 Society of Pender County

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In today's episode of The Carolina Beat, host Katie Sasser chats with the president of the 1865 Society of Pender County, Karen Malloy.

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Pender County names Bruce Tucker as Division Chief of Fire

Beachgoers pack North Topsail Beach on Fourth of July as officials warn of dangerous swimming conditions

Pender County farm debuts first water park on the farm festival

Pender County misses state audit deadline, seeks to avoid loss of sales tax revenue

Brian Allen named principal of Heide Trask High School

Pender County to assume EMS and fire operations beginning July 5

Emotions run high as Pender County School leaders warn of impact from budget cuts

23rd Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival brings thousands to Pender County

Pender commissioner seeks reconsideration of school funding after budget approval

The Carolina Beat: 1865 Society of Pender County

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