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Suspected impaired driver killed in crash following attempted traffic stop in Pender County

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SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — A Hampstead man was killed early Monday in a single-vehicle crash following an attempted traffic stop in Pender County. According to the Town of Surf City, the incident began around 1:58 a.m. when a patrol sergeant spotted a white Chevrolet Silverado being driven erratically along N.C. Highway 50. The vehicle was repeatedly veering out of its lane and failing to maintain control, prompting the sergeant to initiate a traffi…Hampstead, North Carolina · Hampstead Read Article

Burgaw mayor to deliver 'State of the Town' address next month

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BURGAW, N.C. (WWAY) — Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson and the Board of Commissioners will host a “State of the Town” address next month, providing residents with updates on current projects and plans for the future. It will take place on Thursday, August 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Burgaw Town Center. According to a news release from the Town of Burgaw, the presentation will include updates on infrastructure improvements, community development efforts, an…Burgaw · Burgaw Read Article

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…Pender County · Pender County Read Article

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

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Suspected impaired driver killed in crash following attempted traffic stop in Pender County

Burgaw mayor to deliver 'State of the Town' address next month

Pender County eliminates tourism department in new budget

Carl Edsel Murray, 88

Karen Marie Desruisseau, 55

Pender landowner on mission to conserve hundreds of acres

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

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

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Suspected impaired driver killed in crash following attempted traffic stop in Pender County

Burgaw mayor to deliver 'State of the Town' address next month

Pender County eliminates tourism department in new budget

Carl Edsel Murray, 88

Karen Marie Desruisseau, 55

Pender landowner on mission to conserve hundreds of acres

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

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