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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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Bus Driver Shortage and Transportation

The district needs 90 drivers to run 90 buses and often falls short. Radios, cloud cameras and lockboxes improved safety, but recruiting stays tough given split-shift hours and benefit limits.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

HighSchools

Pender County Schools funding request

Several residents called for full school funding; the final budget added $6 million of the schools' capital request from the fund balance.

3 mentionsLast discussed Jun 24, 2026

HighSchools

School Roofing Repairs (~$1.5 Million)

Roofs at the Cape Fear Community College Burgaw campus, Topsail Annandale and Pender High's Bibby Hall are failing. Topsail Annandale is the most critical. Requests will go through the county budget process.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 15, 2026