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Thursday, December 21, 2017
In this edition... Pender County has been busy with Christmas events leading up to Dec. 25. See photos of the latest events on page 1B and Facebook. Winter sports means wresting. The Titan Duals was held last weekend. Basketball teams will be on the hardwood this week and in holiday tournaments. Read more in Sports on page 8A.
The Media of Record for the People of Pender County
Volume 48, No.11
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Third candidate enters Pender sheriff’s race By Andy Pettigrew Post & Voice Publisher A second New Hanover County Sheriff ’s deputy plans run for Pender County Sheriff, bringing the number of candidates to three. Jason Spivey announced his candidacy Monday. Pender County Sheriff Carson Smith announced in November that he will not seek reelection following his current term and will retire in December, 2018. Smith says he will run for the 16th District N.C. House seat vacated by the resignation of Rep. Chris Millis. Spivey announced his candidacy Monday in a press release, saying “I
would like to first thank God and my family for guiding me to serve. After Sheriff Carson Smith announced his retirement, I received a wave of support from the people close to me and many more in ‘our’ Pender County. I was humbled from all of the support and well wishes. “After much though (sic), console (sic) with my family and receiving support from my Sheriff, Ed McMahon of New Hanover County, it is with great reverence and excitement I announce my candidacy for Pender County Sheriff. I will lead our county with honor and integrity. Each person will be treated with dignity and respect. It is my belief that a law enforcement
agency is only as good as its relationship with the community. There must be an unbreakable bond of trust and respect that we all must adhere to. I will do this for you. “As we move through this as a community, it is important for me to understand and know what you the citizens expect, need and want from me. From there, we will set goals and meet them together. It is imperative as law enforcement officers we have a greater presence in our community in its entirety. Being well rounded, fair, consistent and communication with you is the key to this. “I lead by example and there is nothing too big or small that we as a
community cannot accomplish. We all must adopt a tireless work ethic to succeed and we will, together. When I am elected, I make you a promise as your new Sheriff, that I will take the trust you give and never do anything to lose it. I will lead our Sheriff ’s Office with professionalism, an open mind and humility.� Spivey now joins two candidates – former Wilmington Fire battalion chief Randy Burton and NHCSO deputy Joseph Cina to seek the Sheriff ’s post in Pender County. Burton and Cina will run as Republicans. The official filing for the November general election begins in February.
Jason Spivey
Poplar Grove Christmas
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County officials tour school sites By Miranda Ferguson Special to the Post & Voice
of the Penderlea School, Surf City Elementary and Surf City Middle bond projects. Last week’s tour gave teachers and principals the opportunity to walk the halls and step into the cafeteria, gymnasium, and classrooms at both sites, as well as offer feedback about the projects. Both projects are on schedule to be completed for the
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The Poplar Grove manor house is beautifully decorated for the Christmas holiday. The plantation held special Christmas events this past week. See more photos on Facebook.
Pender County Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill and Chief Officer of Auxiliary Services Allen Vann took a committee of PCS Teachers of the Year, principals, central services administrators, the Pender County Board of Education, Board of Commissioners, and Town of Surf City representatives on tours
Pender County Commissioner David Piepmeyer talks with School Superintendent Dr. Steven Hill at the Surf City school project.
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New holiday events in Burgaw
Christmas on the Square, Polar Express a success From Staff Reports Drawing people into Historic Downtown Burgaw was the goal for the Dec. 16 event called Christmas on the Square. Coupled with Burgaw Parks and Recreation’s hosting Polar Express at the Historic Train Depot, the goal was easily met. Christmas on the Square was organized by Bob Townsend, retired broadcast journalist. He and his wife, Rosiland, travel to various artisans shows to sell the soaps created by Rosiland. Townsend said Christmas on the
Square was a huge success. He credited the collaboration of the event’s sponsors, the Town of Burgaw, Pender County, Andy and Katie Pettigrew from the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice. “Thanks to our awesome family of vendors who took a chance on us for our first event,� said Townsend. Townsend said he appreciated the many folks who came to Burgaw to shop with the Christmas on the Square vendors and the Burgaw merchants. Townsend credited the assistance of the Pender High School JROTC for their
help in setting up the event. The event also included Christmas music arranged by David Farrior. “It was a team effort,� said Townsend. While the Christmas on the Square started at 10 a.m. and concluded around 4 p.m., the Burgaw Parks and Rec department overlapped slightly with the showing of Polar Express at the train depot. Staff photo by Andy Pettigrew Zach White, director of parks and rec Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce Director Emily Baker in Burgaw, said his office was inundated visits with Santa (stained glass artist Jim Shapley) at the
Christmas open house Thursday at The Arts at Burgaw
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