Former Kure Beach commissioner appointed to committee, drug charges dismissed

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A former Kure Beach commissioner who once faced drug charges is back in public service.

Barry Nelder is now an alternate member of the town’s Stormwater and Environmental Committee.

Court records show a judge dimissed Nelder’s possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia charges January 23, 2013.

Mayor Dean Lambeth says he feels Nelder deserves a second chance.