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Civic issues

Topics getting the most attention in Pender County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Youth services librarian for the new library

The library is asking for a youth services librarian to staff the new library building — a sign the long-awaited facility is getting closer.

1 mentionLast discussed May 7, 2026

MediumParks Rec

Penderlea gym HVAC failure

The 20-year-old heat pump at the Penderlea gym died, and the board approved a $46,000 Trane replacement that should be installed within three to four weeks.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 2, 2026

MediumParks Rec

Central Pender Park delays and sewer design failure

The park is nearly done — expected by end of January — but the engineered sewer system won't work, and the engineering firm is redesigning it at no cost. A related budget amendment was pushed to Jan. 20.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 5, 2026