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North Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens for all adults on April 7

Pender County is currently serving everyone ages 18 and older

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress as tomorrow also marks the opening of vaccine eligibility for Group 5. This means anyone 16 years and older who wants a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination is eligible to get one.

“We remain focused on getting people vaccinated as quickly and as equitably as possible and continuing to slow the spread of the virus,” said Governor Cooper. “The more people we vaccinate, the more we can safely do.”
North Carolina continues to focus on distributing vaccines quickly and equitably. To date, the state has administered over 5.2 million doses. 39 percent of those 18 and up is at least partially vaccinated, and 26 percent of those 18 and up have been fully vaccinated.

“These tested, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines will help us get back in control of our lives and back to the people and places we love – like safely hugging a grandmother, traveling to see vaccinated family or friends, or having a potluck dinner with your vaccinated neighbors,” said Secretary Cohen.

State health officials are continuing to monitor the presence of COVID-19 and its more contagious variants in North Carolina, which is why it is important to continue to follow the state’s mask mandate and practice safety precautions, including the

Three Ws—wear a mask, wait 6 feet apart, and wash hands often.

Dr. Cohen also provided an update on North Carolina’s data and trends.

Trajectory in COVID-Like Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 Days
• North Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVID-like illness is decreasing.

Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days
• North Carolina’s trajectory of cases is level.

Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days
• North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is level.

Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days
• North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is level.

In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread in testing, tracing and prevention.

View the slides from today’s briefing.

 

COVID-19 vaccination appointments available online or by phone NOW for Thursday at the Hampstead Annex

Update: 1:45 p.m. April 6 – all appointments for Thursday at Hampstead are filled. Please monitor our website, social media, and local media outlets for more upcoming appointments. 

 

PENDER COUNTY – COVID-19 vaccination appointments are NOW being accepted for Thursday, April 8, at the Hampstead Annex, 15060 US Hwy. 17.

The Moderna vaccination appointments are available to Group 4 which includes anyone 18-64 years old.

Groups 1-4 may schedule an appointment online on the county’s website, pendercountync.gov, and click on the red banner across the screen.

If registering online, the Pender County website is best viewed in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox and NOT Internet Explorer.

Citizens without the ability to make an appointment online can call 910-663-4200 for assistance.

If citizens miss this opportunity to be vaccinated, continue to monitor the county’s website, Pender County’s Facebook page, and the local news for future vaccine appointments.

Pender County offices closed in observance of the Easter holiday

Trash and Recycling Centers to remain open

PENDER COUNTY – Pender County government offices will be closed Good Friday, April 2, and Monday, April 5, in observance of the Easter holiday.

Trash and Recycling Convenience Centers and Transfer Station remain open on their regular schedule.

Solid Waste stickers are provided only with a hard copy of a Pender County tax bill showing the proper code for proof of payment. Without a tax bill, Solid Waste personnel are not permitted to issue an updated sticker over the weekend and holiday. For more details call 910-270-5011.

During normal office hours, residents can pick up stickers at the Utility office in Burgaw (910-259-1570) or the Hampstead Annex building, Room 101.  The Hampstead number is 910-270-6704.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments available online or by phone NOW for April 6 and April 7

PENDER COUNTY – COVID-19 vaccination appointments are NOW being accepted for Tuesday, April 6, at the Pender County Health Department, 803 S. Walker St., Burgaw. We are also accepting appointments for Wednesday afternoon, April 7, at the Hampstead Annex, 15060 US Hwy. 17

The Moderna vaccination appointments are available to everyone 18 years and older.

You may schedule an appointment online on the county’s website, pendercountync.gov, and click on the red banner across the screen.

If registering online, the Pender County website is best viewed in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox and NOT Internet Explorer.

Citizens without the ability to make an appointment online can call 910-663-4200 for assistance.

If citizens miss this opportunity to be vaccinated, continue to monitor the county’s website, Pender County’s Facebook page, and the local news for future vaccine appointments.

 

Pender County Commissioners appoint Tommy Batson as Emergency Management Director

BURGAW – Pender County Commissioners appointed Tommy Batson as emergency management director. Batson, a native of Pender County, started his public service career more than 24 years ago as a volunteer firefighter. More than 18 years ago, Batson started his first employment opportunity in Pender County as a part-time telecommunicator in the Sheriff’s Office 911 center. Most recently he has served as the county’s fire marshal and assistant emergency management director.

During his years of service, Batson earned numerous certifications, including NC Level III Fire Inspector, NC Fire Instructor II, NC Certified Fire Investigator, NCEM Executive Coordinator, NC Type III All-Hazard Incident Management Team-Planning Section Chief, and Operations Section Chief and Liaison Officer. In his years of emergency services, Batson has received three Life Saving Awards for saving six people in three different events.

“We are pleased to appoint Tommy Batson as our new Emergency Management Director,” said George Brown, chairman of the Pender County Board of Commissioners. “Tommy is one of the few people in the county who has served our community during every major event since Hurricane Fran.”

Brown said Batson is an experienced leader who has served Pender County through difficult storms as well as the recovery process. During Hurricane Florence Batson served in the Emergency Operations Center for 42 straight days.

“I look forward to continuing my service in Pender County in the role of emergency management director,” said Batson.

“As I take over as Director for Pender County Emergency Management, I plan to maintain and improve the capability of the department in successfully working relationships to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate from all-hazards related emergencies and disasters,” said Batson.

Fire prevention and education continue to be Batson’s commitment to public safety. He said this starts with plan reviews, continuing with scheduled fire code inspections and investigations.

Batson’s transition to emergency director went into effect on March 28.

April Planning Board Meetings set for April 7 and April 13

Pursuant to the Pender County Planning Board’s March 16 Special Meeting, the Planning Board’s meeting calendar for April to include two April meetings. The first meeting will take place Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Hampstead Annex, while the second will occur on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 at 7:00 PM, also in the Hampstead Annex. This change was made in order to accommodate individuals interested in the cases scheduled to be heard by the Planning Board, affording the opportunity to use the large Auditorium space in the Hampstead Annex and splitting the agenda into two pieces to ensure cases continue to move forward in accordance with adopted timelines and processes.

Two cases are scheduled for the April 7th agenda: REZONE 2021-22 (Evolve Headwaters, a mixed-use project with multi-family residential and commercial space) and REZONE 2021-20 (Piney Run Farms, a mixed-use nonresidential project).

Two cases are scheduled for the April 13th agenda: REZONE 2021-21 (Hampstead South, a mixed-use project with townhome, single-family, and commercial space) and ZTA 2021-13 (staff-initiated Zoning Text Amendment to bring the County into compliance with NC General Statute 160D).

The agendas for both meetings will be published in the coming days at this link: https://pendercountync.civicweb.net/portal/. Any questions regarding either of the two meetings can be directed to Pender County Planning and Community Development at (910) 259-1202.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments available online or by phone NOW

PENDER COUNTY – COVID-19 vaccination appointments are NOW being accepted for Tuesday, March 30, at the Pender County Health Department, 803 S. Walker St., Burgaw. We are also accepting appointments for Wednesday afternoon, March 31, and Thursday, April 1, at the Hampstead Annex, 15060 US Hwy. 17
 
The Moderna vaccination appointments are available to everyone 18 years and older.
 
You may schedule an appointment online on the county’s website, pendercountync.gov, and click on the red banner across the screen.
 
If registering online, the Pender County website is best viewed in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox and NOT Internet Explorer.
 
Citizens without the ability to make an appointment online can call 910-663-4200 for assistance.
 
There is a limited vaccine available.
 
If citizens miss this opportunity to be vaccinated, continue to monitor the county’s website, Pender County’s Facebook page, and the local news for future vaccine appointments.
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