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Candidates file for municipal elections From Staff Reports Filing for the fall municipal elections in Pender County continues at a brisk pace. This week is the final week for candidates to file for the election. The filing period will close Friday July 19 at noon. The election will be held Nov. 5. As of Monday July 15, the following candidates have filed for the municipal elections. Atkinson Commissioner sMichael Stealer s"RYAN 3TEWART Burgaw Commissioner s"ILL 'EORGE ))) s2ED 2OBBINS s3HEREE % 3HEPARD
St. Helena Mayor sRobert M. Barnhill St. Helena Councilman s+AYE +NOWLES s.ANCY *ONES Surf City Mayor s*EREMY 3HUGARTS Surf City Council s$WIGHT 4ORRES s$ONALD (ELMS s"UDDY &OWLER s2ICHARD " 6ESSOV s+ATHLEEN ' 3UMNER Topsail Beach Mayor s(OWARD "RAXTON s2ODNEY $ILLMAN s3TEVE 3MITH Topsail Beach Commissioner s2ICHARD 2ICH 0OLLOCK s*OE "ELL s*OHN 'UNTER
County asks for voluntary water conservation in east within the supply capacity of the water system.� As a cautionary measure, PCU has issued a Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions for PCU consumers in the Hampstead and Scotts Hill areas. “We are asking water users to reduce their normal water use by at least five percent,� said Keel. Voluntary water conservation and efficiency
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With the peak of the vacation season here, it’s difďŹ cult to ďŹ nd an empty beach in Surf City, especially for this iconic view from under the Surf City Ocean Pier. This young lady (left) found an empty spot to dig for shells and other beach critters.
From Staff Reports R e c e n t r a i n s h av e prompted Pender County Utilities to lift the Stage 3 Mandatory Water Restrictions in the Hampstead and Scotts Hill areas of Eastern Pender County. The action was effective July 11. “We are currently in a moderate drought classification,� said Kenny Keel, Pender County Utilities (PCU) director. “Water usage levels have declined to a more acceptable volume
N.C. Supreme Court Justice visits Burgaw
BOC gives nod to Phase One of Courthouse repair By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher
Pender County Commissioners gave a nod to proceed with Phase One of the project to repair the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw July 8. N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley visited Burgaw Monday for a first-hand look at the building. Beasley said she is working with lawmakers to get the court back into the building. Beasley toured the county court facilities with Pender County Clerk of Court Elizabeth Craver. Charles Boney of LS3P Associates, the company working on plans for the building’s repair and restoration, reported to Pender County Commissioners July 8. The Board has not determined a total cost for
Pender businesses busted for underage alcohol sales
From Staff Reports s!TLANTIC &OOD -ART n have figures back in August. Five Pender County 301 Roland Avenue, Surf Phase Two includes removal of stores were cited for sell- City. hazardous materials, demolition of ing alcohol to underage s%XPRESS -AR T "0 n the plaster walls inside, installation customers in a Sheriff ’s 13386 Highway 50, Surf of a vapor barrier, and sheetrock Office operation. City, NC 28445 installation. Phase Three is the Underage Compliance s3LOOP 0OINT #OUNTRY mechanical and electrical systems checks were conducted by 3TORE n 53 (IGHWAY redesign, which involves moving all • Lawn the Pender County Sher-Turn 17, Hampstead. Push Mowers Tractors • Zero Mowers of the systems from the basement to Trimmers iff ’s Office Vice and Nars$OLLAR 'ENERAL n & Chainsaws the first floor. cotics Unit at various con- NC Highway 210, Currie. Assistant County Manager Chad venience stores throughout s0ENDERLEA -INI -ART McEwen indicated the county is still Pender County. n .# (IGHWAY negotiating with the insurance comA total of 20 stores Willard. pany concerning payment for inside were checked July 11 usThis is the second viodamage to the building. ing undercover underage lation this year for the “We feel there are certain porindividuals attempting to Penderlea Mini Mart. Retions of the damage that they should purchase alcohol. ports of the compliance cover, but they have been reluctant to The following locations checks will be forwarded cover,â€? McEwen said. “The damage were issued citations for to North Carolina Alcohol did not exist before the storm, but violations of selling malt Law Enforcement for furexisted after.â€? beverages or unfortified ther investigation related wine to individuals less to ABC violations. Continued on page 2A than 21 years old.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley the repair project as of yet. The Commissioners gave the go ahead for Phase One of the restoration project, which involves the outside work on the building. LS3P will put the Phase One project out for bid and
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