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

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State-Required Traffic Signal at New DHHS Building

The county must install a stoplight at the 117 bypass and US 117 business as a condition of the new DHHS building, but a $56,340 design contract failed 3-2. The county could be stuck — NCDOT is requiring it.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 20, 2026

MediumRoads

US 17 and Royal Tern Drive safety improvements

The county formally backed a state-funded concrete median and northbound U-turn signal at the US 17 and Royal Tern Drive intersection — a safety upgrade for a busy corridor.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 7, 2026

MediumRoads

Walker/Wilmington Street intersection widening

The county handed NCDOT the land and easements it needs to widen the busy Burgaw intersection — with the new Town sign protected.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 5, 2026