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Posted on: March 21, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Pender County Tourism introduces the 2025 Visitor Guide!

Discover the Best of Pender County!

We invite you to use this guide to plan your next adventure, discover hidden gems, and participate in the many events and activities that make Pender County a unique and welcoming destination.

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Pender County Extension: Changes to Licensed Pesticide Applicator Recertification Classes Announced

Posted on: March 5, 2026

Pesticide Collection Day in Pender County Removes Over 1,300 Pounds of Pesticides

Posted on: March 4, 2026

Pender County Provides Update on Holly Ridge Annexation of Former Camp Davis Property

Posted on: March 4, 2026

Pender County Recognizes Local Student Working Toward Eagle Scout Communications Merit Badge

Posted on: March 4, 2026 | Last Modified on: March 4, 2026

Commissioner Brent Springer, Advocates for County Priorities in Washington, D.C.

Posted on: February 27, 2026

Pender County to Host Public Input Session for Abbey Nature Preserve Trailhead Project

Posted on: February 26, 2026

Sergeant Jodi Redding Honored for 34 Years of Service

Posted on: February 18, 2026

Safe Pesticide Disposal Event Scheduled for March 4

Posted on: February 17, 2026 | Last Modified on: February 17, 2026

The Pender County Library and Historical Society will host historian Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle Jr.

Posted on: February 9, 2026

Community Meetings to Provide Information on Pender County’s 2026 Property Reappraisal

Posted on: February 9, 2026

Pender County to Reopen Wednesday

Posted on: February 3, 2026

Winter Weather Update

Posted on: February 2, 2026

Winter Weather Update

Posted on: February 1, 2026

Winter Storm Update

Posted on: January 31, 2026

Winter Storm Update

Posted on: January 30, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 31, 2026

Pender County Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm

Posted on: January 29, 2026

Pender County Plans Normal Operations Monday, Continues Weather Monitoring

Posted on: January 25, 2026

Winter Weather Expected This Weekend; Residents Urged to Prepare

Posted on: January 23, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 25, 2026

WMPO Launches Round 2 of Community Engagement for Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan

Posted on: January 22, 2026

Pender County Residents Urged to Be Alert for Unsolicited Seed Packets

Posted on: January 16, 2026

North Carolina Blueberry Festival Announces 2026 Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Posted on: January 6, 2026

Project Update: Hampstead Membrane Water Treatment Plant

Posted on: December 31, 2025

Pender County 2026 Property Listing Notice for All Property Owners

Posted on: December 28, 2025

Pender County Board of Elections Announces Primary Election Schedule and Voting Information

Posted on: December 24, 2025

Public Notice: Protect Your Pipes During Extreme Cold Weather

Posted on: December 13, 2025

Fire Flow Testing Underway in Hampstead, Scott’s Hill and Long Creek

Posted on: December 9, 2025

Pender County Commissioners Approve Resolution Opposing Interbasin Transfer to Protect Water Supply

Posted on: December 3, 2025

Pender County Welcomes Colby W. Sawyer, MPA, CEM as New County Manager

Posted on: November 25, 2025

Amy Burton Becomes First Female Eastern Region Director for NC Fire Marshals Association

Posted on: November 24, 2025

Pender County Utilities Meet with State Rep. Carson Smith to Discuss Long-Term Infrastructure Needs

Posted on: November 19, 2025

Pender County Enhances Flood Monitoring with New Gauges

Posted on: November 18, 2025

Update on SNAP Benefits Following Federal Shutdown Resolution

Posted on: November 13, 2025

Residents Invited to Public Meeting on Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Posted on: November 14, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 17, 2025

Pender County Commemorates 150th Anniversary with Time Capsule Ceremony

Posted on: November 12, 2025

Pender County to Shine Green in Honor of Veterans

Posted on: October 22, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 22, 2025

Pender County Launches November Food Drive to Support Local Families

Posted on: October 16, 2025

Notice: Potential Disruption to November FNS Benefits Due to Federal Shutdown

Posted on: October 17, 2025 | Last Modified on: January 16, 2026

Pender County Reopens Comprehensive Plan Survey – Residents Encouraged to Participate

Posted on: October 15, 2025

Pender County Utilities Receives State Award for Water Treatment Excellence

Posted on: October 10, 2025

Desmond Jordan, Pender County Powerlifter, Heads to World Championships

Posted on: October 9, 2025

Pender County warns of scam emails impersonating Planning and Community Development Office

Posted on: October 6, 2025

Pender County Utilities Highlights Importance of Source Water Protection

Posted on: October 4, 2025

Weather Update -

Posted on: October 3, 2025

Pender County Fire Marshal’s Office Observes Fire Prevention Month

Posted on: October 1, 2025

Pender County Utilities offers limited-time discount on water tap fees

Posted on: September 30, 2025

Pender County Turns Imelda’s Shift Into Training Opportunity

Posted on: September 29, 2025

Statement from Pender County

Posted on: September 28, 2025

Pender County Seeks Public Input on Strategic Plan and Emergency Services Merger

Posted on: September 19, 2025

Pender County Board of Elections Announces Precinct Changes Ahead of 2026 Primary

Posted on: September 15, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 15, 2025

Pender County Library System Hosts Book Launch and Reading for Hurricane Helpers

Posted on: September 9, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 9, 2025

Pender County Celebrates Grand Opening of Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase IV

Posted on: September 4, 2025

Pender County Hosts Special Olympics Community Partnership Meeting to Build Momentum for Spring 2026

Posted on: August 28, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 9, 2025

Mungo Homes Donates Abbey Nature Preserve to Pender County

Posted on: August 27, 2025

Pender County Child Support and Board of Elections Offices Relocating Aug. 26

Posted on: August 21, 2025

Pender County Housing Authority Launches First-Ever “Pack the Future” to Support Local Students

Posted on: August 14, 2025

Pender County to Host Grand Opening for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase IV

Posted on: August 8, 2025

James Williams of Pender County Utilities Receives The Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Posted on: August 5, 2025

2028-2037 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

Posted on: August 1, 2025

Pender County Awarded State Grants to Support Transportation, Environmental, and Resilience Projects

Posted on: July 25, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 31, 2025

Pender County Board of Elections Extends Candidate Filing Period for Three Municipal Races

Posted on: July 25, 2025

Pender County Invites Residents to Help Strengthen Regional Hazard Plan

Posted on: July 23, 2025 | Last Modified on: August 1, 2025

Duke Energy HERO Grant Supports Emergency Preparedness in Pender County

Posted on: July 16, 2025 | Last Modified on: July 16, 2025

USTA Awards $43,490 Grant for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Tennis Courts

Posted on: July 16, 2025

Pender County Celebrates Burgaw Debs

Posted on: July 16, 2025

Information on Tropical Storm Chantal from the N.W.S. in Wilmington and Emergency Management Service

Posted on: July 5, 2025

Pender County Adopts $111.5M Budget FY 25-26, Prioritizing Employees, Public Safety, and Utilities

Posted on: June 27, 2025

Montague Convenience Center to Permanently Close July 1

Posted on: June 27, 2025

Record Crowds Deliver $2M–$2.5M Economic Boost at North Carolina Blueberry Festival

Posted on: June 25, 2025

Pender County Utilities to Resume Disconnections for Overdue Accounts June 24

Posted on: June 20, 2025

Pender County Approves Fire and EMS Merger to Improve Services and Efficiency

Posted on: June 18, 2025

Pender County Utilities Announces Temporary Change to Utility Bill Format Following Vendor Closure

Posted on: June 6, 2025

Duke Energy supports NC emergency response organizations with $500,000 in storm preparedness funds

Posted on: June 6, 2025

Pender County Urges Residents to Prepare as Hurricane Season Begins

Posted on: May 30, 2025

High-Speed Connectivity Coming to 224 Pender County Locations

Posted on: May 20, 2025

Pender County Detective Sergeant Honored with National Computer Forensics Award

Posted on: May 20, 2025

North Carolina Blueberry Festival to Celebrate 22nd Year in Downtown Burgaw

Posted on: May 8, 2025

Restoration of Kelly Dike System Begins Nearly Seven Years After Major Storm Damage

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Pender County Parks and Recreation Staff Earn National Certification

Posted on: May 5, 2025

Clarification on Public Notice Advertising Decision

Posted on: May 1, 2025

Pender County Seeks Public Input on Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Imagine Pender 2050

Posted on: April 24, 2025

Pender County Board Appoints Meg Blue as Interim County Manager

Posted on: April 23, 2025

Pender County Health Department Seeks Input on Substance Use and Mental Health

Posted on: April 17, 2025

Pender County Seeks Public Input on 5-Year Strategic Plan

Posted on: April 10, 2025

Dr. Tate Returns to Pender County Board of Commissioners

Posted on: April 8, 2025

Pender County launches “My Pender” mobile app for easier access to services

Posted on: April 7, 2025

Pender County Gears Up for 2nd Annual PURE 2025 Community Resource Expo

Posted on: April 4, 2025

Hampstead Alive After Five returns with free summer concert series

Posted on: April 2, 2025

Burning Ban RESCINDED

Posted on: April 1, 2025

Disaster Relief Funding Available for Pender County Farmers

Posted on: April 1, 2025

Pender County Breaks Ground on Central Pender Park

Posted on: March 28, 2025

Burn Ban Update

Posted on: March 21, 2025

Burn Ban Issued for Unincorporated Areas of Pender County

Posted on: March 20, 2025

Lightning Strike Causes Boat Fire in Hampstead, NC

Posted on: March 17, 2025

Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions

Posted on: March 20, 2025

Pender County Plans Transition to County-Managed EMS and Fire Services

Posted on: March 13, 2025 | Last Modified on: March 13, 2025

Pender County to Break Ground on Central Pender Park

Posted on: March 12, 2025 | Last Modified on: March 11, 2025

Pamela Brame Honored with Old North State Award for Distinguished Service

Posted on: March 11, 2025

Pender County Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Historic Event in Downtown Burgaw

Posted on: February 18, 2025

Pender County Holds State of the County Address, Discussing Key Initiatives and Future Plans

Posted on: February 12, 2025

We mourn the loss of Stephanie, a creative and talented young lady

Posted on: February 10, 2025 | Last Modified on: February 18, 2025

Pender County Announces Aimee Watson-Green as New Director of the Department of Social Services

Posted on: February 5, 2025

Pender County Hosts State of the County Meeting on February 10, 2025

Posted on: February 4, 2025

Pender County Library Honors Samm-Art Williams with February Exhibit

Posted on: January 31, 2025

Pender County to Celebrate 150th Anniversary with Courthouse Ceremony

Posted on: January 27, 2025

Pender County Utilities Prepares for Winter Storm, Shares Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes

Posted on: January 18, 2025

Traffic Light Installation to Begin at Busy Pender County Intersection Next Week

Posted on: January 17, 2025

Pender County Launches Future Leaders Internship Program for Summer 2025

Posted on: January 15, 2025

Pender County Library Presents Author Talk on WWII's Deadliest Day for American Forces

Posted on: January 10, 2025

House Fire in Rocky Point Displaces Three Residents

Posted on: January 9, 2025

Pender County Recognized for Excellence in Theater Programming

Posted on: January 7, 2025

2025 North Carolina Blueberry Festival Pancake Breakfast

Posted on: January 6, 2025

Pender County Property Taxes Due Soon – Pay by Jan. 6 to Avoid Late Fees and Interest

Posted on: December 18, 2024 | Last Modified on: December 18, 2024

We mourn the loss of Stephanie, a creative and talented young lady

Posted on: February 10, 2025 | Last Modified on: February 18, 2025

Pender County Utilities Plant Receives State Award for Water Quality Excellence

Posted on: December 11, 2024

Pender County Breaks Ground on New Health and Human Services Building

Posted on: December 4, 2024

House Fire in Rocky Point, NC, Promptly Contained by Local Fire Departments

Posted on: December 4, 2024

Pender County Board of Commissioners Welcomes New Leadership and Honors Distinguished Service

Posted on: December 3, 2024

Pender County to Break Ground on New Health and Human Services Building

Posted on: November 19, 2024

Pender County Celebrates the Dedication of Penderlea Community Park

Posted on: November 15, 2024

Pender County's Kurt Lonander Named 2024 NC One Water Wastewater Collections Operator of the Year

Posted on: November 15, 2024

Pender County Resolves Dispute with Shiloh-Columbia Volunteer Fire Department

Posted on: November 13, 2024

Pender County Mourns the Passing of Commissioner Wendy Fletcher-Hardee

Posted on: November 12, 2024

Pender County Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Law Enforcement Center

Posted on: November 7, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 8, 2024

Pender County Updates Flood Maps; Public Info Session Announced

Posted on: October 23, 2024

Pender County Announces Inaugural 2025 Citizens Leadership Academy

Posted on: October 20, 2024 | Last Modified on: October 18, 2024

Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced for Pender County's New Law Enforcement Center

Posted on: October 15, 2024

Board of Commissioners Appoints Commissioner Jerry Groves to Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority

Posted on: October 12, 2024

Over 70 Tons of Supplies Delivered to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Posted on: October 4, 2024

Pender County to Break Ground on Phase IV of Hampstead Kiwanis Park

Posted on: October 1, 2024

Public Input Needed: Pender County Launches Imagine Pender 2050 for Comprehensive Land Use Planning

Posted on: September 17, 2024

Absentee ballots go out Sept. 20 for military and overseas, and Sept. 24 for all others

Posted on: September 13, 2024 | Last Modified on: September 16, 2024

State Board Appeals Decision to Take Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Off NC Ballots

Posted on: September 6, 2024

Pender County Announces Delay in Mailing Tax Bills Due to Technical Issues

Posted on: September 6, 2024

2023 Visitor Impact for Pender County

Posted on: August 20, 2024

William Ray, NC Emergency Management Director, Visits Pender County Emergency Operations Center

Posted on: August 15, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 22, 2024

Pender County Emergency Management Updates on Flooding and Road Closures

Posted on: August 13, 2024

The Emergency Watershed Program: Helping Communities Affected by Tropical Storm Debby

Posted on: August 13, 2024

Pender County Emergency Management Updates on Flooding and Weather Conditions

Posted on: August 12, 2024

Pender County EOC Activated: Rising Rivers and Road Closures

Posted on: August 11, 2024

EOC Activation Announced as Pender County Roads Remain Closed Due to Flooding

Posted on: August 10, 2024

Weather Update: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Throughout the Weekend

Posted on: August 9, 2024

Pender County Updates: Shelter Closures, EOC Operations, and Power Outages

Posted on: August 8, 2024

Pender County to Close Shelters and Deactivate EOC Today

Posted on: August 8, 2024

Pender County Emergency Management Provides Morning Update on Tropical Storm Debby

Posted on: August 8, 2024

Stephanie Key Named 2024 Wilmington Chamber 40 Under 40 and WILMA's Women to Watch

Posted on: July 30, 2024

Pender County Emergency Update: Rainfall, Flooding, Tornado Threats, and County Office Closures

Posted on: August 7, 2024

Emergency Management - Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activated - Morning Update

Posted on: August 7, 2024

Pender County Declares State of Emergency and Activates Emergency Operations Center

Posted on: August 6, 2024

Pender County IT and 911 Recognized for Exemplary Service

Posted on: August 6, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 5, 2024

Pender County Emergency Management Advises Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Debby

Posted on: August 5, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 8, 2024

Public Comment: National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System Redesign Effort

Posted on: August 2, 2024

New Pender Solid Waste and Recycling Stickers Coming Soon!

Posted on: July 23, 2024

Sign up for NC Agriculture Cost Share Program (ACSP)

Posted on: July 18, 2024

Pender County’s Youth Softball Teams Head to the 2024 World Series in Louisiana

Posted on: July 16, 2024

Pender County Completes Annual Review of Flood Mitigation Strategies

Posted on: July 16, 2024 | Last Modified on: July 16, 2024

2024 Farm Act Becomes Law, Designating Third Saturday in October as Great Trails State Day

Posted on: July 12, 2024

Moores Creek Battleground Association Receives America 250 NC Grant

Posted on: July 12, 2024

America’s regional 250th Anniversary celebration wants you

Posted on: July 10, 2024

Pender County Utilities Announce New Water Rate and Fee Schedule

Posted on: July 3, 2024

Pender County Utilities Operator Commended for Swift Response in Fire Incident

Posted on: July 2, 2024

Pender County Emergency Management Conducts Comprehensive Hurricane Activation Drill

Posted on: June 26, 2024

Pender County Receives America 250 NC Grant

Posted on: June 26, 2024

Randy Burton Sworn in as Commissioner for Pender County Board

Posted on: June 21, 2024

Pender County Approves FY 24-25 Operating Budget: Key Investments in Education and Public Safety

Posted on: June 19, 2024

Pender County Resolves Lawsuit with Shiloh-Columbia Volunteer Fire Department: New Fire Protection

Posted on: June 6, 2024

Pender County Health Department Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Child Safety

Posted on: June 5, 2024

PCU Appoints Erin Jones as First Female Surface Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

Posted on: May 28, 2024

Pender County Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Historic Event in Downtown Burgaw

Posted on: February 18, 2025

Pender County Proposes Enhanced Fire Protection Services in Penderlea and Shiloh-Columbia

Posted on: May 6, 2024

21st Annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival

Posted on: May 10, 2023

Pender County Emergency Management Introduces New Smartphone App for Enhanced Public Safety

Posted on: March 20, 2024

Pender County Tax Appraisers Conducting Fieldwork in Your Area for Precise Property Assessments

Posted on: March 12, 2024