Environment

New park in Burgaw to open soon

Submitted by Bailey Hicks on Monday, May 13th, 6:08 pm

BURGAW, NC - (WECT) - The Town of Burgaw will hold a ceremony to dedicate the new Rotary Park. The new park is located on Industrial Drive behind Pender Early College.

Funding for the park was approved by Town Commissioners in 2007. The Cape Fear Community College owned the land where the park is located, but agreed to donate the property for use as a public park.

The Rotary Club agreed to make donations to help pay for the parks amenities which include, seating areas, a covered pavilion with restrooms, swing sets and other play structures.

The dedication will be Wednesday, May 29 at 4pm.

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Commissioners approve new exotic animal policy

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 11:34am

Commissioners approve new exotic animal policy

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Commissioners in Pender County approved a plan to add new rules in regards to owning dangerous wild animals in the county.

They decided to add an “inherently dangerous wild animal” section to the current animal control ordinance.

It states that it’s against the law for anyone to own a dangerous wild animal, with the exception of being part of a zoo, fair or other temporary event.

Animals already kept in the county will be grandfathered in, but must be registered within 90 days.

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Help clean up Moores Creek National Battlefield on Earth Day

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 11:31am

Help clean up Moores Creek National Battlefield on Earth Day

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Moores Creek National Battlefield will be hosting an Earth Day Kayak Klean-Up on Monday, April 22, according to a news release.

Volunteers are invited to bring their kayaks, canoes, lifejackets, gloves and sunscreen as they help to keep Moores Creek free of debris.

The event kicks off at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m.

To learn more, visit http://www.nps.gov/mocr/index.htm.

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Burgaw considers eliminating $300 fence permit

Submitted by Bailey Hicks on Monday, March 11th, 10:09 am

BURGAW, NC - (WECT) - A public hearing will take place in the Town of Burgaw on Tuesday to consider changing the fence policy.

Currently, residents who wish to put fences in their front yards must apply for a Conditional Special Use Permit. The permit costs $300 and must be approved following a public hearing.

Now, leaders are considering changing the policy so residents no longer need to apply for the permit. Instead, they would put regulations in place to manage the types/heights of fences.

The current policy was put in place because there was some concern after chain link fences were put in historic areas. The planning director says the proposed regulations would stop that from happening.

The public hearing on the fence policy change will take place on Tuesday, March 12 during the 4pm town meeting.

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Pender County is home to 2012’s NC Small Business of the Year

Submitted by Bob Townsend, Co-host of Carolina in the Morning

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 2:07pm

WILLARD, NC (WECT) – On over 80 acres in northern Pender County, Johnson Nursery Corporation produces thousands of plants each year, and they end up being sold to over 400 east coast retail nurseries and garden shops.

And while familiar hollies and junipers are still a big seller, owner David Johnson's decision to diversify into plants with more color is a big reason he is still in business while many of his competitors aren't.

"Annuals, perennials, mix planters is what turned the corner for us," said Johnson.

Plants like these, over 7,500 Knockout Roses, that will be ready for sale in the spring, are filling up this new field.

And Friday was a big day for Johnson Nursery, as the Company was honored as North Carolina's Small Business of the Year.

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Pender County Utilities to flush water lines

Submitted by Scott Saxton, News Director

Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 3:33pm

Pender County Utilities to flush water lines

BURGAW, NC (WECT) - Pender County Utilities is making plans to introduce a new water supply to the Rocky Point/Topsail and Scotts Hill water distribution systems this Wednesday, now that the new surface water treatment plant is complete.

The process will start with a large scale flushing of the system to get rid of any sediment and particulate that has built up in the groundwater supply. Flushing is set to begin at Clarks Landing Road towards Rocky Point. It will move east on NC 210 to Highway 17 and then north and south on 17 to the borders.

The flushing program will take up to four weeks to finish. Customers could see low pressure or brown discoloration during the time. You should not wash clothes and minimize water use if the water appears brown. If you do see brown water, you are advised to run the cold water for up to five minutes to clear the lines.

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Burgaw roundabout moves forward; grant accepted for more DWI checkpoints

Submitted by Bailey Hicks on Wednesday, October 10th, 7:04 pm

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Plans for a new roundabout in Burgaw are moving forward. During Tuesday night's town board meeting, the board voted to accept the newest design for the infrastructure.

If everything goes according to plan, the roundabout will be built at the intersection of South Walker and East Wilmington Street.

The town board turned down the last design saying the turn was not wide enough for trucks that pass through. Town Manager, Chad McEwen says he was glad to see the latest version passed.

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