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Burgaw Board of Commissioners denies plat for Weldon Villages, approves permit for Burgaw Townhomes

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Two large and contentious housing developments were looked at by the Burgaw Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening. One of them, Weldon Village, would see the construction of 191 units on 285 acres west of the town, while the 135-unit Burgaw Townhomes would be built along US Highway 117 leading into Burgaw. D.R. Horton, the developer of Weldon Village, was looking to get a preliminary plat approved, which would show how the l…Read Article

Ruth Diane Metcalf Scrivner, 85

HAMPSTEAD — Ruth Diane Metcalf Scrivner, 85, of Hampstead, NC, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on October 6, 1939, in DeWitt, Arkansas, Ruth grew up in a loving and close-knit family, the cherished daughter of Olive and Glen Metcalf. She shared childhood joys with her late sisters, Doris Green and Neoma Black. SourceHampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

Contract awarded for final stretch of Hampstead Bypass

Future Hampstead bypass. Photo: N.C. Department of Transportation The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to complete the final segment of the Hampstead Bypass. A $182 million contract has been awarded to S.T. Wooten Corp. to build about a 7-mile stretch of roadway that will connect and improve the flow of traffic between Pender and New Hanover counties, according to an NCDOT release. This final…Hampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

Burgaw mayor talks about the future while remembering the past during 'State of the Town' address

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Nearly 40 people gathered in the Burgaw Town Center for Mayor Olivia Dawson’s ‘State of the Town’ address, where she gave an update about the progress that has been made over the years. “We are proud to report this evening that the state of our town is strong, stable, and moving forward,” Dawson explained. “We are a place where community isn’t just a word, it’s a way of life for us.” During the speech, she also talked about u…Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

Pender County jury convicts Burgaw man of First Degree Forcible Rape

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — A Burgaw man will spend 26.5 to 39 years in prison for raping a woman in Hampstead in 2023. On August 1, 2025, a Pender County jury convicted Tony Robinson, 66, of Burgaw of first degree forcible rape, first degree kidnapping, discharging a weapon within an enclosure to incite fear, possession of firearm by felon, felony breaking and entering, and assault on a female. The jury returned a verdict of guilty on all charges after…Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

Pigskin Preview: New head coach Chris Schmidt sees long-term potential with Topsail

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HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WWAY) — Topsail football has not had a winning record since 2020, but that really isn’t their fault. The Pirates have had some fierce competition in the Mideastern Conference, now called the Carolina Coast Conference. New this year is head coach Chris Schmidt, who was an assistant for the program the last three years. He and his staff recognize the challenge ahead of them if they want to hit the ground running. “This is a very t…Hampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

Pender County Commissioners adopt change to county noise ordinance

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PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Board of Commissioner adopted a change to its noise ordinance this week that’s garnering some contention. Commissioners voted 3-2 to adopt the amendment that includes new language to prohibit driving “dirt bikes” on private property that are louder than 70 decibels from the neighbor’s property line. The change came in response to resident complaints about Salty Acres Adventure Park, an Airbnb and mo…Pender County · Pender County Read Article

Pender County group holds rally to inform residents about pressing needs, issues

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BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Around 100 people gathered on the courthouse square in downtown Burgaw for a special vigil and rally focusing on a variety of issues. The Pender County Conscience Citizens Group organized the event, which they called A Vigil for Honesty and Integrity in Local Government. Ten speakers covered a range of topics, including concerns about the Pender EMS and Fire merger and cutting funding for the county’s tourism development auth…Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

Chamber of Commerce to host four Candidates’ Nights in Greater Topsail Area

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SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — Voters across the Greater Topsail Area will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to elect mayors and council representatives in four local municipalities. To help inform voters, the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will host four Candidates’ Nights, offering residents the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking public office in Surf City, Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, and Holly Ridge. Candi…Surf City, North Carolina · Surf City Read Article

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Burgaw Board of Commissioners denies plat for Weldon Villages, approves permit for Burgaw Townhomes

Ruth Diane Metcalf Scrivner, 85

Contract awarded for final stretch of Hampstead Bypass

Burgaw mayor talks about the future while remembering the past during 'State of the Town' address

Pender County jury convicts Burgaw man of First Degree Forcible Rape

Pigskin Preview: New head coach Chris Schmidt sees long-term potential with Topsail

Pender County Commissioners adopt change to county noise ordinance

Pender County group holds rally to inform residents about pressing needs, issues

Chamber of Commerce to host four Candidates’ Nights in Greater Topsail Area

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Ruth Diane Metcalf Scrivner, 85

Contract awarded for final stretch of Hampstead Bypass

Burgaw mayor talks about the future while remembering the past during 'State of the Town' address

Pender County jury convicts Burgaw man of First Degree Forcible Rape

Pigskin Preview: New head coach Chris Schmidt sees long-term potential with Topsail

Pender County Commissioners adopt change to county noise ordinance

Pender County group holds rally to inform residents about pressing needs, issues

Chamber of Commerce to host four Candidates’ Nights in Greater Topsail Area