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Putting People First: Why a County-Run Fire and EMS System Makes Sense
Opinion Piece By Phil Cordeiro On April 10th, the Pender Post questioned the potential merger of Pender EMS & Fire (PEMSF) with Pender...

Phil Cordeiro
May 12 min read


Front Page: Wilmington StarNews is now Pender County's Newspaper of Record
The regular Pender County Commissioners Meeting on Tuesday, April 22nd in Burgaw led to some significant changes in the county, including...

Topsail Times
May 11 min read


Three Arrested after Several Pounds of Drugs and Weapon Found in Home and Storage Shed
Pender County Narcotics Detectives continued to work an investigation which back on February 14th, 2025, yielded a large number of...

Pender County Sheriff Dept
May 12 min read


Coastal Land Trust Purchases the South End of Topsail Beach
By North Carolina Coastal Land and Trust The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust (Coastal Land Trust) announced it has purchased the...

Topsail Times
May 13 min read


Holly Ridge Fire and Rescue
The Holly Ridge Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, established in 1959, has consistently offered fire and emergency services to the...

Topsail Times
May 11 min read


Volume V, Issue 4
Volume V, Issue 4 is now released! Click on "Click to View" to enlarge the e-newspaper copy or Click Here . If the above two links do not...

Topsail Times
Apr 42 min read


CFCC Annual Riverfront Boat Show Returns April 12
Cape Fear Community College is excited to announce the return of its annual Riverfront Boat Show on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:30...

Cape Fear Community College
Apr 41 min read


Spring Garden Festival Set to Bloom in Jacksonville
Get ready to dig into spring! The highly anticipated Spring Garden Festival is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00...
Michael Brenyo
Apr 42 min read


Surf, Paddle and Peddle with George
Surf, Paddle & Peddle with George Howard of On Shore Surf Shop The first ESA Central District surf contest of the season was a...

Topsail Times
Apr 41 min read


CFCC Announces New Foundation Executive Director, David Howell
Cape Fear Community College proudly announces David Howells' appointment as the CFCC Foundation's Executive Director. With nearly two...

Cape Fear Community College
Apr 42 min read


Letter to the Editor: Senate Bill 50
Several keep asking about the pending change to North Carolina's Concealed Carry Handgun Law.

Topsail Times
Apr 44 min read


Hampstead Alive After Five Returns with Free Summer Concert Series
Hampstead Alive After Five is set to return for another season of free outdoor concerts at Hampstead Kiwanis Park, featuring live music,...

Brandi Cobb
Apr 42 min read
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