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Topsail Beach Announces Acting Town Manager

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Topsail Beach Announces Acting Town Manager

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TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Topsail Beach announced the new Acting Town Manager on Monday. According to a press release, current Assistant Town Manager Christina Prince Burke, has agreed to step in immediately during this transition as Acting Town Manager. This is after Doug Shipley turned his resignation in on Friday. The Town says The Topsail Beach Town staff and Commissioners are committed to maintaini…See the Story

Pender County eliminates tourism department in new budget

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Pender County eliminates tourism department in new budget

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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…Read Article

Pender County newspaper editor sues county, three commissioners

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Pender County newspaper editor sues county, three commissioners

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PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Andy Pettigrew, editor and owner of the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, has filed a lawsuit against Pender County and three of its commissioners. Pettigrew says the county pulled legal advertising and public notices from his paper in retaliation for editorials and political cartoons he published. “We have been the only paper in the county since 2012,” Pettigrew said. He says his newspaper is the only one based in Pender C…See the Story

Carl Edsel Murray, 88

BURGAW — Carl Edsel Murray, 88, of Burgaw, passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington. He was born March 17, 1937, in Pender County, North Carolina, the son of Bruce Murray and Rena Marshburn Murray. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Wells Murray. Carl is survived by his daughter… SourcePender County · Pender County Read Article

Karen Marie Desruisseau, 55

ROCKY POINT — Karen Marie Desruisseau, aged 55, passed away on July 3, 2025, in Rocky Point, North Carolina. Born on April 4, 1970, in Neptune, New Jersey, Karen graced the lives of those around her with warmth and kindness throughout her journey. Karen dedicated many years to her role as a Logistics Planner at the Coca Cola Bottling Company, where her diligence and integrity earned the… SourceRocky Point · Rocky Point Read Article

Pender landowner on mission to conserve hundreds of acres

Clint North, who resides in Pender County, is one of only three property owners in the state to register 1,000 acres or more with North Carolina’s Natural Heritage Program. Photo: Trista Talton CURRIE – There have been nights Clint North has lost sleep thinking about his land. Ten years from now, he knows exactly what he wants the hundreds of acres of land he’s bought up in this unincorporated area of Pender County to look like: exactly the same…Pender County · Pender County Read Article

UPDATE: Cause of Death For Three Marines Found Dead Near Military Base Revealed - Detroit Daily News

Three U.S. Marines were found dead inside a car at a gas station in Hampstead, North Carolina, The Messenger reports. The three deceased individuals, all Marine lance corporals, were found at a Speedway gas station approximately 40 minutes from Camp Lejeune. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of their deaths. Read the full story hereHampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

Summer in Full Swing: Hot and Mostly Dry with a Spotty Shower or Two : The Alabama Weather Blog

RADAR CHECK AT 10:26AM As for now, the radar is free from any shower and thunderstorm activity across Alabama, but we could see some spotty showers and storms this afternoon and into early evening. Temperatures across the area are already up in the mid to upper 80s, and those will only continue to climb into the 90s. Florence is the hot spot at 88 degrees, while the “cool” spot was Birmingham at 82 degrees. ALABAMA HEATS UP AGAIN TODAY – ONLY A FHeatwaves · Surf City Read Article

Patricia (MacInnis) Koluch, 61

ROCKY POINT — Patricia Koluch, 61, of Rocky Point, NC, gained her Warrior Wings on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1964, in Suffolk County NY, to the late John and Betty (Young) MacInnis Patricia married her hometown sweetheart, Richard D. Koluch in 1987 and moved to Rocky Point NC in 1991. She was a loving wife of 38… SourceRocky Point · Rocky Point Read Article

Joey Dean Lewis, 62

ROCKY POINT — Joey Dean Lewis, 62, of Rocky Point, North Carolina passed away on July 02, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born In Bladenboro, NC on November 29, 1962 to the late Homer and Carolyn (Turner) Lewis. Joey lived a full and spirited life and had a generous heart. He poured his energy and passion into his family. He often traveled to the Smokey Mountains on his Harley Davidson… SourceRocky Point · Rocky Point Read Article

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…Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article