Three Pender County Schools principals — Surf City Middle School’s Crystal Hall, C.F. Pope Elementary’s Brittany Moore and Burgaw Middle School’s Paula King-Jacobs — have been accepted into the prestigious Early Career Principals Academy.
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Growing Tourism
Pender County Tourism announces another record year in visitor economic impact.
A Light on Local History
Author Curtis Hardison will sign copies of his book Griot: The Evolution of Edgecombe, A Historical Perspective in Wilmington and Topsail Beach on August 23 and 24.
Supporter of the Arts
Entrepreneur Richard Johnson makes a generous donation to Pender Arts Council to support arts programming in Pender County.
Jingle Sing-Off
Rocky Point Elementary Wins $5,000 for its orchestra program.
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A New Leader
Amy Burton is Pender County’s new fire marshal.
The Future of Firefighting
Surf City Fire Department will host its first Kids Recruit Academy for ages 7 to 11 in August.
The Future of Firefighting
Surf City Fire Department will host its first Kids Recruit Academy for ages 7 to 11 in August. Looking for something a little different for kids to do in Surf City this year? How about donning some...
Games at the Beach
Today’s beachgoers are here for the sun, the surf, the fun — and they are here to win! Going to the beach is not just a swimming and tanning adventure anymore. It’s become sports central for...
New School Leaders
Three Pender County Schools have new principals for the 2023-24 school year.
Distinguished Educators
Pender County Teacher, Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year are named at the annual awards banquet.
New CEO for Boys and Girls Clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina appoints Dawn-Michele Blalock as the new CEO.
Focused on Fun and Safety
Whether you want to learn safe boating skills or see Topsail Island from the water, Topsail Voyages has you covered.
A Marker of Remembrance
New River Garden Club of Sneads Ferry is raising funds for a marker flag and landscaping at Onslow County Environmental Center and Sneads Ferry Library.
A Night at the Races
Kiwanis of Topsail and Surf City Rotary will hold a fundraiser for the Greater Topsail Area Community Garden on May 20.