Pender County

FOCUS seeks to tackle future of tri-county region

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:30:34 +0000

The group’s name is FOCUS. It may be short and easy-to-remember, but it encompasses a huge mission for the future of the Cape Fear Region.

NC bill allows county commissioners greater control of health, social services

Sara Wood — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:07:24 +0000

North Carolina House bill 438 opened a new door for county commissioners. It gives them more control over public health and social services departments. Brunswick County’s already switched over. New Hanover and Pender counties are now considering adopting the legislation.

Local county boards of health cover a lot of territory beyond funding birth control and offering flu shots.

Pender County Board of Elections raises concerns about identity theft

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:12:02 +0000

A press release from Pender County’s Board of Elections warns that a voter registration form in the wrong hands could lead to identify theft.

In spite of tough economy, North Carolina tourism is up statewide

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:38:02 +0000

Tourism in North Carolina is up all over the state – to the tune of 18-billion dollars in spending last year.

Pender Co. Jail Gets New Chapel

Amanda Greene — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:17:49 +0000

More than 100 local churches and individuals gave money to open a chapel at Pender County Correctional Institution. The groundbreaking last week was also a community affair.

Homelessness Down across Region

Sara Wood — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:09:35 +0000

Each year, the Tri-County Homeless Interagency Council tracks the number of homeless living in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties.

NC Dropout Rate Down

Michelle Bliss — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:29:24 +0000

The dropout rate for North Carolina saw a marked decrease last school year.