Pender County eliminates tourism department in new budget

Pender County eliminates tourism department in new budget

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Commissioners have approved the budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The budget eliminates the county’s Tourism Department. The board voted 3-1 in favor of the cuts. Commissioner Jerry Groves cast the only opposing vote. Tammy Proctor, former director of Pender County Tourism, responded to the decision in a statement. She now leads the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. “Tourism is one…