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NC Cooperative Extension Pender County – Land Use Summit

Join us for the Pender County – Land Use Summit on February 20, 2024, to discuss and shape the future of our county’s land utilization!

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Date and time

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 · 8:30am – 12:30pm EST


Location

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Pender County Center, 801 South Walker Street Burgaw, NC 28425


Agenda

  • Pender County Land Use Trends-Daniel Adams- Planning
  • Present Use Value- Kayla Futrell- Tax office
  • Estate Transfers other Land Use Challenges- Andrew Branon- NCSU Professor
  • NC & Pender County Farmland Loss & Preservation- Noah Ranells, NCSU
  • Digital Skills & Equity for Rural Counties- Howard Wallace, CED Columbus County
  • Stormwater Management Challenges and Opportunities
Register today at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nc-cooperative-extension-pender-county-land-use-summit-tickets-759665468867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Community comes together for ‘A Hometown Holiday’

PENDER COUNTY – In collaboration with Untitled Theatre Productions, Pender County Parks and Recreation presents “A Hometown Holiday” at the Hampstead Annex.

With familiar Christmas characters and the joyful sounds of Christmas, “A Hometown Holiday” will surely warm your heart and make you feel full of the holiday spirit. It will be a great time, so get ready to smile, cheer, and maybe even sing a little. It will be merry fun for the entire family and features local performers singing and dancing in the holidays.

Much in the spirit of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the community and volunteers came together to make this production possible. Pender County Parks and Recreation held a meeting where over 100 community members supported a community performing arts program. The community was excited and interested and began identifying what they could do to work together to make this happen.

It is the first time Hampstead Annex has held a production of this scale.

“We are excited to expand our program offerings to the community,” said Parks and Recreation Director Zach White. “One of our goals is to bring additional arts and theatre programs to Pender County.”

The show is directed by the founder of Untitled Theatre Productions, Emily Graham, a local actress. Graham started working with Jaime Alberti, a youth minister from a neighborhood church, to secure spaces for rehearsals. The women thought there was a lot of excellent untapped talent in Pender County. In addition, much of the cast and chorus are volunteers from the community. The script was written by Pender County residents Steve Campbell and Jaime Lang, the music director. The choreography is by Katie Auletti-Smith, an instructor from a local dance and tumbling studio.

“This is a dream come true to see this come together, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it,” said Graham.

“We are grateful for the community coming together and making this production possible,” said White.

Come to support the theater and see “A Hometown Holiday” to support the exceptional volunteers on December 15, 16, and 17th. The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on December 15 and 16, and a matinee show will be on Sunday, December 17, at 3:30 p.m. at the Hampstead Annex in Hampstead. Tickets are $15. Ages three and under get in free. You can purchase tickets online at Pender County Parks and Recreation: https://penderpr.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=11.

Hurry up and get your tickets now before they are all gone! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something truly magical. 

 

Hometown Holiday Tickets

Pender County Board of Commissioners honor weightlifting champion Desmond Jordan

BURGAW- On November 20th, the Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation honoring Pender County resident Desmond Jordan.

Jordan was born and raised in Rocky Point. He went to Pender High School and was a member of the second graduating class of Heide Trask Senior High School. At Trask, Jordan was the first football carrier, 300-yard runner, and the first 1,500-plus-yard runner.

After high school, Jordan went to Winston-Salem State University and succeeded on the football and baseball teams. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree, he got a yearlong contract to play for the Bielawa Owls, a professional football team based in Poland.

After his contract, Jordan came home, joined Cape Fear Rugby Club, and was a coach at Pender High School. He opened the House of Gains in 2015, a workout facility in Burgaw, North Carolina.

Desmond Jordan and his family

A truck accident seven years ago left his right arm “completely smashed.” Doctors told him he would never be able to lift weights, let alone powerlift. He wanted to prove them wrong, and he did.

Jordan recently won first place at the United States Powerlifting Association World Championships in Coventry, England, having deadlifted over 800 pounds.

Jordan is an inspiration. Despite the obstacles he overcame them and worked tirelessly to achieve many goals in weightlifting. He holds 17 state records, four national records, and the recent world record.

To read the proclamation, visit.

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Professional Engineering Services, 421 Water Main Interconnection

Pender County Utilities (PCU) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from consulting engineering firms experienced with water main design. The engineering firm will provide complete design, permitting, and construction administration/observation of approximately 1,000 feet of 12” water line at the US 421 corridor in western Pender County to connect with Cape Fear Public Water Authority (CFPUA).  Pender County will also be extending the water line from Malpass Corner on US 421 to the Sampson County line. That is approximately 14.3 miles. That line will also need to extend down Hwy 11 to Penderlea Rd, about 3.8 miles.  Only written questions will be considered and must be submitted via email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov by December 5, 2023 at 10am with “Professional Engineering Services for the US 421 Water Main Interconnection – RFQ # 24-261” as the subject line.  Firms are invited to submit a SOQ to the PCU by no later than 3:00 PM on December 11, 2023.  SOQ’s shall be limited to 20 pages or less, excluding cover page and tabs, in an electronic format.  Click here to view the full RFQ and Addendum 1.  By Mail: Attn: Trisha Newton, PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-261. By Courier: Attn: Trisha Newton, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-261. By Email: purchasing@pendercountync.gov .  Interested firms are required to monitor the website for possible addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all submissions.

Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off holidays at Hampstead Kiwanis Park

HAMPSTEAD – Pender County Parks and Recreation is celebrating the most wonderful time of the year and kicking off the holiday season with the 3rd Annual Tree Lighting ceremony at Hampstead Kiwanis Park on Friday, December 1, at 5:30 p.m. A local choir and soloists will lead the holiday music at 5:45 p.m.

The Hampstead Tree Lighting is a festive celebration that ushers in the holiday season with captivating lights, music, and community spirit. The Hampstead community gathers to spread joy and happiness with food trucks, a chance of real snow, and festive activities, creating cherished memories and setting the tone for the holiday season.

“This has become an annual holiday tradition that the community looks forward to kicking off the holiday season each year,” Zach White, Pender County Parks and Recreation director, said.

As part of the celebration, the Pender County Parks and Recreation Department, Pender County Tourism, and Pender County Library will host children’s activities, including cookies, storytelling, photos with Santa, crafts, and a community carol sing-along.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public.

Food trucks are available with food and hot chocolate for purchase.

For more information, visit the Pender County Parks and Recreation.

Opioid Settlement–Strategy Proposal for Pender County–RFP #24-260

In July 2021, Attorney General Josh Stein announced a historic $750 million agreement over an 18-year period that will help bring desperately needed resources to North Carolina communities harmed by the opioid epidemic.  A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State and local governments directs how opioid settlement funds are distributed and used in our state.  To maximize funds flowing to North Carolina communities on the front lines of the opioid epidemic, the MOA allocates 15 percent of settlement funds to the State and sends the remaining 85 percent to North Carolina’s 100 counties and 17 municipalities.  Pender County seeks to fund eligible organizations to the opportunity to implement evidence-based, high impact strategies to address the opioid epidemic in the county.  In addition, the County seeks to build capacity and local infrastructure to respond to the overdose crisis.  The goal is to reduce overdose deaths, emergency department visits for overdose, and illicit opioid involvement.  Pender County Government is scheduled to receive $6, 816, 613 over an 18-year period.  Before spending settlement funds, every local county or municipality must select which opioid mitigation strategies they would like to fund.  In October 2022, the Pender County Health Department convened county agencies and partners to conduct a planning process that included a GAP analysis that included a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Assessment.  Five team meetings were devoted to presentations from stakeholders that reviewed resources that are available to Pender County residents suffering from addiction, in treatment programs, or post-recovery programs.  Three community meetings were held to collect resident input.  Utilizing the information gathered, the team identified three priority strategies.  The top three focus areas are Early Intervention, Recovery Support Services, and Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment.  Proposals shall be submitted related to the three top focus areas in accordance with terms and conditions of RFP # 24-260.  Click here to view the full RFP and Attachment A Project Line Item Budget.  Only written questions will be considered and must be submitted via email to purchasing@pendercountync.gov by December 4, 2023 at 5 pm, with “Opioid Settlement – Strategy Proposal for Pender County  – RFP # 24-260” as the subject line.  Proposals shall be limited to 50 pages, and must be submitted no later than 12 noon on January 5, 2024.  Proposals must be submitted by one of the following:  By Mail: Attn: Trisha Newton, PO Box 1578, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-260. By Courier: Attn: Trisha Newton, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC 28425, Reference RFQ # 24-260. By Email: purchasing@pendercountync.gov .  Interested firms are required to monitor the website for possible addenda.  Pender County reserves the right to reject any/all submissions.

“CAPE FEAR NAVIGATING CHANGE 2050” Transportation Plan Survey

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is seeking public input for their long-range metropolitan transportation plan, Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050, which will identify transportation needs for the region over the next 25 years. The plan will include an evaluation of potential roadway, rail, freight, bus, ferry, aviation, bicycle, and pedestrian projects for the Wilmington metropolitan area, which includes all of New Hanover County and parts of Brunswick and Pender Counties.

Citizens can provide their transportation needs and ideas by visiting WMPO.ORG to fill out a survey in English or Spanish and pinpoint trouble spots on an interactive map. The survey and map will be available until November 30, 2023.

Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 will be the plan used by federal, state, and local governments to guide transportation projects in our region over the next 25 years. A long-range metropolitan transportation plan for the region is federally required and must updated every five years. Please visit WMPO.ORG for more information about the Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 plan.

The WMPO is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance at 910-341-3258 or wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov.

Pender County hires Olivia Dawson as Tourism Director

PENDER COUNTY – Pender County has hired Olivia Dawson as their new Tourism Director.

Olivia Dawson

Dawson is a Pender County native. She has been a Tourism Assistant for Pender County for six years in a period of unprecedented growth for the county’s tourism sector.

In her role as Tourism Director, she will guide a team in the development and execution of all tourism-related activities to promote visitation to Pender County. Dawson will oversee the Pender County Tourism Visitor Center’s marketing, sales, and operation.

Dawson has served as the Festival Coordinator and Executive Director of the North Carolina Blueberry Festival, which draws over 40,000 people annually. She is currently the director of The North Carolina Blueberry Scholarship Pageant. This program provides scholarships to young women in Eastern North Carolina. She is co-chair of Pender County Long Term Recovery Group, a long-term recovery group formed due to Hurricane Florence.

As a result of her involvement in the community, she was nominated a Woman to Watch in 2018. Dawson was recognized by the North Carolina Festival & Events Association in 2019 as Festival Director of the year. In 2020, she was a 40 under 40 honoree. Dawson made history a few years ago when she was elected Burgaw’s first female mayor. She is also one of the youngest to hold the office.

“I have no doubt she will do a wonderful job, and I look forward to working with her in her new position as tourism director,” said Pender County Manager David Andrews. “After working with Mrs. Dawson as Tourism Assistant and Mayor of Burgaw, I know she is the most talented and dedicated person for the position,” said Andrews. “As a Pender County native, she will be a great resource for the position as she knows all the great things we have to offer.”

“It is an honor and a privilege to lead Pender County’s Tourism, building on the record of innovation and success that has made us a leader in the North Carolina travel and tourism industry,” says Dawson. “I look forward to continuing to build with the Pender County Tourism team, the Tourism Development Authority (TDA), the Board, local businesses, and the many community stakeholders who make Pender County special.”

Dawson will fill the role vacated by Tammy Proctor, who is retiring after nine years of leadership as Pender County’s Tourism Director. Dawson begins her new role in Pender County on December 3, 2023.

Thanksgiving Holiday hours announced for Pender County

PENDER COUNTY- In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Pender County offices will close on Wednesday, November 22, Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24.

County offices will reopen on Monday, November 27.

The Pender County Transfer Station and all convenience sites will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. The transfer station will reopen during the regular 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. schedule on Friday, November 24.

The Holly Shelter Shooting Range will reopen on Friday, November 24.

Want to make an impact in your community? Join the Novant Pender Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees

Overview

The board is responsible for administrative quality improvement activities, reviewing capital and operating budgets and long-range plans and making recommendations with respect thereto; for reviewing and commenting on proposals to add or delete programs and services offered by Novant; and monitoring the performance of Novant in the operation of Pender Memorial Hospital.

Mission

Pender Memorial Hospital Inc.’s mission is to provide Pender County residents and surrounding communities with a quality hospital and healthcare services and local access to physicians, specialists, and other providers.

Requirements

Candidates should have general or significant knowledge of business or not-for-profit administration and management, organizational structure and leadership, or healthcare. Candidates should have experience in reviewing complex financial statements and budgets. Candidates should have experience reviewing long-range plans, legal documents, or credentialing requirements. General understanding of programs and services offered in healthcare. An ability to analyze financial statements, plans, credentials, or legal documents.

Candidates must be of good moral character and at least 21 years of age.

Application Deadline:

Applications are open until filled with first review date on
December 1, 2023.

Once candidates have applied, they will receive the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Full Scope of Work.

Application Information:

To apply online visit, https://pendercountync.gov/cmo/boards-commissions-committees/.
For questions related to this post, please email lstanfield@pendercountync.gov or call 910.259.1200.

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