Celebrating NC Oyster Month
From oyster roasts and coastal history to beach cleanups and shell recycling, October’s NC Oyster Month offers plenty of ways to celebrate and protect North Carolina’s coastal waters.
Dr. Breedlove is a Statewide Finalist
Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Breedlove was named 2027 Southeast Region Superintendent of the Year and is a statewide finalist.
Todd Hewitt Wins Corning STEM Award
Todd Hewitt of Topsail Middle School in Hampstead, NC, is named 2026 Corning STEM Educator of the Year for innovative robotics teaching.
Pender Receives $620k Appropriations
Pender County will receive $620,000 in the 2026 state budget for playground upgrades, community grants, and emergency services equipment.
Tucker Appointed Division Chief of Fire
Pender County names Bruce M. Tucker Division Chief of Fire, strengthening unified Emergency Services leadership ahead of his Aug. 3, 2026 start.