Pender County News

The county introduced Charles "Tom" Collins to the post today. Full story...

The deals still need to be closed before the projects move forward. Full story...

The car belonging to Tiffany Dawkins was found Wednesday morning in Wilmington. Full story...

Shaun Delancey and his two daughters will be ringing in the New Year alone this year. It's just days after they celebrated Christmas with their mother, Tiffany Dawkins. Full story...

Pender County investigators have identified the body of the woman shot and killed early Sunday morning. Full story...

Pender County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a Christmas weekend murder. Full story...

Students and faculty at Pender High School observed a moment of silence Friday to honor long-time teacher Daisy Larkins. Full story...

A Pender County teacher is dead after a car accident on North College Road. 60 year old Daisy Smith Larkins of Rocky Point hit a piece of construction equipment on North College... Full story...

A federal judge in Raleigh sentenced a Burgaw man to 60 years in federal prison for the manufacturing of child pornography. Full story...

In May, COTY announced plans to close its manufacturing and distribution plant in Rocky Point by year's end, but the Medicia company says the plant has potential. Full story...

Pender County is looking at ways to strengthen it's dog ordinances. Nothing was decided Monday, but upset pet owners spoke out about their beloved dogs getting viciously attacked or killed by "dangerous" neighborhood dogs. Full story...

Fire investigators say an over-loaded switch panel sparked the blaze in a mobile home in Burgaw. Full story...

A meeting that went late into the night dealt a blow to those hoping for more sand. Residents and homeowners at the beach are begging for more sand, but it comes at a heavy price. Full story...

It was a full house at Wednesday night's Topsail Beach Commission Meeting. The issue: Whether to proceed with a $12 million beach renourishment project. Full story...

The Topsail Humane Society received a disapproval rating during a recent state inspection. The animals have since been cleared out, so workers can make necessary repairs. Full story...