Summary
The county switched its legal ads to the Wilmington Star-News, and spending dropped compared to years with the Pender-Topsail Post and Voice — though the comparison isn't apples-to-apples since only legally required ads were placed. George asked for a better comparison.
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
FY 2026 advertising spending is lower than prior years, but partly because fewer ads were placed.
County taxpayers through lower ad spending.
The local Pender-Topsail Post and Voice, which lost the county's legal advertising business.
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