Pender Co. School Board member stepping down after nearly three decades

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — After nearly three decades in office, a member of the Pender County School Board is stepping down.

Katherine Herring announced today she will not seek reelection to the board. She was first elected in 1990.

“I would like to thank everyone for all the support they have given me over the years as a Pender County Board of Education member,” Herring said in a statement. “Since 1990 I have served the county with dignity and the assurance of providing our children the quality education they deserve. I pray future board members continue to provide equality and fairness to all Pender County Schools students and employees. Our children deserve the best and our employees deserve a good working environment with trusted leadership. These factors help to build the network of success in Pender County.”

Herring last won election to a four-year term in 2014.

“I have enjoyed my service to the children of this county and will continue to keep them in my prayers,” Herring said in her statement. “I will continue to work with the children as a servant of God and as a concerned Pender County citizen. Thank you again for all your support. May God bless each of you and God bless the children.”

Candidate filing for the 2018 elections runs Feb. 12-28.