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Dog park planned for Ashe Street in Burgaw

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Dog park planned for Ashe Street in Burgaw

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY)— The Town of Burgaw has announced plans to open a new dog park next year. According to a post shared on the town’s official social media pages, the Burgaw Bark Park will be located at 312 East Ashe Street. The dog park will be part of an expansion to Ashe Street Park. Town officials say the facility is expected to open in August 2025. Categories: Features, Local, News, Pender, Top Stories Tags: Ashe Street Park, Burga…Read Article

Crowds return to Burgaw for Blueberry Festival weekend

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Burgaw over the weekend for the annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival. “Festival started many years ago. This is our 22nd annual,” said Cody Suggs, vice president of the North Carolina Blueberry Festival. After limited activities Friday, the main event began Saturday morning with a 5K run, bike ride and street fair. Nearly 200 vendors filled the square, selling everything …Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

Town of Burgaw kicks off 22nd annual Blueberry Festival

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — The 22nd annual Blueberry Festival kicked off in Burgaw early Friday evening. A brief downpour of rain didn’t stop people from setting up for the festival, as food and item vendors prepared their stalls Friday evening. One of those vendors, Ronald Ethridge, drove more than 3 hours from Kernersville, near Winston-Salem. This is the 3rd year he and his wife have had a stall at the Blueberry Festival. “There’s a lot of people th…Burgaw · Burgaw See the Story

SCAM ALERT: Pender Co. Schools warns of sponsorship funds scam

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Scammers are claiming to represent Pender High School and Pender County Schools and asking for sponsorship funds from local businesses.Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

Pender County Commissioners hear plan for merger with Pender EMS & Fire and other departments

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Commissioners heard a presentation during their meeting Monday afternoon about the expected merger of Pender EMS and Fire and other departments with the county. Pender EMS and Fire Chief James Baysden was one of many who attended the Pender County commissioners’ meeting to hear more from a presentation about the county’s plans to consolidate fire and EMS personnel. Baysden said its a process he thinks is moving …Taxes · Burgaw See the Story

Former Burgaw finance officer arrested again, facing two new charges

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Burgaw’s former finance officer has been arrested again, according to the Pender County Sheriff’s Office. 42-year-old Hans Kalwitz was arrested Saturday and charged with felony hit and run and assault with a deadly weapon. He was given a secured bond of $2500. Back in April, Kalwitz had been arrested after he allegedly hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike with his Tesla. He had been charged with DWI, hit and run, and failure t…Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

Pender Arts Council holding 'Art Beyond Confinement' exhibit

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — There’s an opening reception on Friday for an exhibition showcasing the artwork of incarcerated individuals. Unchained Expression: Art Beyond Confinement is being hosted at the Pender Arts Council on 111 South Wright Street in Burgaw from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Organizers say this event offers a rare and powerful glimpse into the creativity, resilience, and personal expression of those behind bars. Categories: Local, …Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

New K-8 schools in Pender County officially named after J.H. Lea

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — During its regular meeting on May 13, the Pender County Board of Education voted unanimously to name the district’s new K-8 schools in Hampstead as J.H. Lea Elementary School and J.H. Lea Middle School. The decision honors Joseph Hampton Lea (1891–1971), an entrepreneur and civic leader in Hampstead who was instrumental in improving local infrastructure. Lea established J.H. Lea & Sons Seafood, a company that would become a c…Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

Pender County Utilities urging customers to pay online due to bill delivery delay

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Pender County Utilities is notifying customers of delays in receiving delivery of their utility bill, due to the closing of the county’s billing vendor. The vendor ceased all operations on Friday, May 9, after more than 15 years working with the county. Pender is just one of around 170 counties and municipalities that use the vendor to mail out bills. Another out-of-state vendor had been transferred the county’s billing servi…Burgaw · Burgaw See the Story

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