Pender County invites residents to attend the 2025 State of the County Meeting, a collaborative event showcasing updates and initiatives from local government, educational institutions, and community leaders. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at the Hampstead Annex, located at 15060 US-17, Hampstead, NC 28443.
The evening will begin with a networking session, followed by a welcome address and county update from Chair Randy Burton, representing the Pender County Board of Commissioners.
Featured speakers and updates include:
- Erin Easton, Interim Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC)
- Pender County Schools
- Chair Beth Burns, will share a message on behalf of the Board of Education
- Superintendent Brad Breedlove, Pender County Schools
- Mayor Olivia Dawson, Town of Burgaw
- Mayor Teresa Batts, Town of Surf City
- Mayor Morton Blanchard, Town of Topsail Beach
- Tammie Parris, President, Pender Education Partnership (PEP)
This annual meeting offers residents an opportunity to hear directly from local leaders about key initiatives, programs, and future plans impacting the community.
For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will also be streamed online, providing greater accessibility for residents across the county.
Residents are encouraged to attend or tune in to this important conversation about the progress and priorities of Pender County.