Public Notices

Pender Adult Services will suspend activities at our senior centers effective Thursday, March 19.

The last congregate meal will be served this Wednesday, March 18. Shelf Meals will be provided for the remainder of this week for Home Delivered Meals.

Effective Tuesday, March 24, one hot meal will be provided for current congregate meals clients on a drive thru basis only. The client must call the Monday prior by 10 a.m. to receive a meal the following Tuesday. We plan on this being a weekly meal on Tuesday only. We need clients to call so we can plan appropriately. Call 910-259-9119, press 0 and speak to the receptionist or leave a message.

Effective Tuesday, March 24 and each Tuesday following, Home Delivered Meals clients and VAN RIDER Congregate clients will receive one hot and one cold home delivered meal along with shelf meals for the week. PAS TRAN will be working on the details of delivering to VAN RIDER congregate clients.

RSVP Volunteers will deliver meals for home delivery clients.

Effective Thursday, March 19 PAS TRAN will begin Medical Transportation ONLY.

This procedure will be followed for at least the next 15 days but likely longer. We will re-evaluate as information is received.

If you are aware of other clients in need of meals, please let us know.

If we have the resources, we will serve them.

For information call Pender Adult Services at 910-259-9119.

HAMPSTEAD – The Pender County Planning Board tabled the Jamestown Pender Sand Mine Conditional Rezoning and the Marketplace at the Preserve Master Development Plan indefinitely.

During the Planning Board’s March 16 Special Meeting, the board directed Pender County planning staff and the applicant to work together and to bring the respective cases forward for Planning Board consideration once they are ready to be heard.

PENDER COUNTY – Throughout the day, North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) crews, in conjunction with Pender EMS and Fire and Pender County Emergency Management personnel, have been steadily working the wildfire situation within the Holly Shelter Game Land.

After morning forecasts indicated high winds and potential for erratic fire behavior, afternoon weather conditions proved to show no significant change in fire behavior.

Due to the coordinated efforts by all personnel working the incident, the threat of an escape from containment lines has been greatly reduced.

The area along the Highway 17 corridor from Shepards Road to Pinnacle Parkway continues to be monitored and will be a priority through the weekend to ensure the risk of spreading is minimized.

The current weekend forecast calls for a rain event, which will assist with wildfire suppression efforts. Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant as there is still some smoldering within the perimeter of the fire.

The public is still advised to stay out of the Holly Shelter Game Land area as much as possible. Please avoid using drones in the area to ensure safe air space for NCFS aviation resources. Consideration for firefighter and public safety is the highest priority.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Pender County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 910-259-1210.

PENDER COUNTY – The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is working to contain a wildfire that started March 9 in Pender County near the Tram Road/Grassy Road area. The fire is located within the Holly Shelter Game Land and estimated to be 2,765 acres in size. At this time, the fire is 50% contained and is confined by a network of well-established roads within the interior of the Game Land property. However, due to fuel availability, the fire has potential for reburn and spread. Due to a predicted cold front for the area today that may create the potential for the fire to escape containment lines, NCFS staff is urging the public to use caution in the area of Lodge Road. Due to aggressive and shifting southwest to northwest winds, with the possibility for 30mph gusts, areas to the east of the fire may be impacted by smoke, creating hazardous conditions for motorists in the area of Holly Shelter Game Land. Areas of concern, east of the fire, include all roads north of Lodge Road and west of US Highway 17 to the Onslow County border. Additionally, areas along the Highway 17 corridor from Shepards Road to Pinnacle Parkway are being monitored.
County officials from Pender County Emergency Management and the Pender County Health Department are monitoring wildfire activity and are making plans to activate response as needed. Residents and businesses in the area should monitor communications outlets carefully as the status of this wildfire may change rapidly.
The wildfire is being managed by an NCFS Type 3 Incident Management Team (Hardee), which includes several tractor plow and engine strike teams and a team of support staff. There are 48 NCFS personnel working the wildfire with assistance from cooperating agencies.
The public is advised to stay out of the Holly Shelter Game Land area as much as possible. Please avoid using drones in the area to ensure safe air space for NCFS aviation resources. Consideration for firefighter and public safety is the highest priority.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Pender County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 910-259-1210.

HAMPSTEAD – Pender County Utilities (PCU) rescinded the system pressure advisory for water customers starting at 1827 Washington Acres Rd. on the east side of Hammocks Watch to the end of Washington Acres Road, effective today, March 12.

Bacteriological analysis results of drinking water samples collected after completion of the water system repair on Thursday, March 11 show no coliform bacteria present, said James Proctor, PCU superintendent.

The system has resumed normal operations, and you may use the water without boiling,” Proctor said.

Additional flushing was performed in this area on to help remove trapped air and any loose sediment from the repairs.

Proctor urges affected homeowners to remove and clean strainers on faucets in your house to also remove potential debris.

Approximately 20 residences experienced water service disruption after a waterline in the Washington Acres area was damaged by a contractor on March 11.

PCU customers should call 910-259-1570 with questions during regular office hours. For water main breaks or other emergencies, call 910-471-1041.

HAMPSTEAD – Pender County Utilities (PCU) water customers starting at 1827 Washington Acres Rd. on the east side of Hammocks Watch to the end of Washington Acres Road.

“Water service will be returned upon completion of the work being conducted,” said James Proctor, PCU superintendent.

“Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system,” said Proctor.

Therefore, consumers in the affected area are advised to boil all water used for human consumption – including drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation – or use bottled water until this advisory is lifted. This advisory will be in effect for a minimum of 24 hours.

Vigorous boiling for 1- minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present in the water.

Water customers are strongly urged to conserve water whenever possible.

This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.

PCU customers should call 910-259-1570 with questions during regular office hours. For water main breaks or other emergencies, call 910-471-1041.