The State Board of Elections has appealed Friday’s order by the NC Court of Appeals, which required election officials to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from 2024 general election ballots and print new ones. Additional Info.
Pender County residents are being notified of a delay in the mailing of this year’s tax bills caused by technical issues with our tax management software. Read on.
The Ghost Walk of Pender’s Past returns Oct. 26th, for one night only. Each year the Ghost Walk is a sell-out event. Tickets are limited and advanced ticket sales are strongly encouraged. Read on.
William Ray, Director of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM), visited the Pender County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) yesterday to express his gratitude and commend the emergency response teams and staff for their unwavering dedication Read on.
Tropical Storm Debby has led to active flooding in the Black River and Northeast Cape Fear River areas. The following updates provide the latest information on river levels, rescue operations, road closures, and utility status. Read on.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several programs that may help communities that have been affected by Tropical Storm Debby. One of the programs is called the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. Read on.
Swiftwater rescue teams and equipment are actively supporting local emergency services as rising floodwaters affect the county. The Black River and Northeast Cape Fear River are continuing to swell, leading to warnings and road closures. Read on.
The Pender County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated this morning. Several roadways are currently closed due to significant flooding, and additional closures are anticipated as the situation develops. Read on.
Due to ongoing river flooding compounded by recent storms, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Read on.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and Flash Flood Warning for our area due to the continued showers and thunderstorms expected today and throughout the weekend. Read on.
Final Tropical Storm Debby update -evening update from Pender County Emergency Management staff. August 8, 2024 Read on.