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Today we celebrate the life of Mr. Samuel Steve Coats, 65, of Burgaw. Steve was born in 1944 and returned to the earth on November 28, 2009 after succumbing to his eighteen month battle with melanoma cancer. Comment?
Swine flu vaccine now available to general public
... decision. The clinic is scheduled for 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the department, 803 South Walker St. in Burgaw. State Public Health Director Jeffrey Engel announced the statewide expansion for the vaccines in a teleconference with health ... Comment?
Burgaw sets zoning to allow, regulate sweepstakes cafes
Published: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. Sweepstakes and video game parlors called Internet cafes can now operate in Burgaw if they are granted a conditional use permit, clearing the way for the cafes to open in business districts zoned B-2. The board of commissioners voted 4-1 in favor ... Comment?
Three towns fined for water testing failures
... Brunswick County was fined $200 for failing to meet requirements for total organic carbon contamination testing. Burgaw was fined $800 for missing four water samples for trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids in the second quarter of 2009. But ... Comment?
Submitted by WWAY on 8 December 2009 - 5:19pm. READ MORE: Internet sweepstakes cafes could be coming to Burgaw. Comment?
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Submitted by WWAY on 8 December 2009 - 5:19pm. Internet sweepstakes cafes could be coming to Burgaw. Comment?
Burgaw leaders approve the use of internet cafes
... parlors are popping up across the nation, providing customers a legal way to win some extra cash. Tuesday morning Burgaw's leaders decided to allow internet cafes and sweepstakes parlors to operate a stretch of routes 117 and Highway 53. The vote ... Comment?
Burgaw commissioners say a kitchenette is needed in the depot
Burgaw County Commissioners say a kitchenette needs to be added to the Historic Burgaw Railroad Depot. Comment?
Sweepstakes parlor regulations on Burgaw agenda
Published: Monday, December 7, 2009 at 5:47 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 7, 2009 at 5:47 p.m. The town of Burgaw has become the latest municipality to grapple with zoning issues that can arise with the opening of sweepstakes game parlors, often called Internet cafes. Comment?
Graduation projects show creativity
Published: Monday, December 7, 2009 at 8:33 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 7, 2009 at 8:33 a.m. BURGAW Pender County seniors are putting the finishing touches on their fall graduation projects. Comment?
Pay study led to higher sheriff's salaries, but tight budget still stings
... Published: Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 4, 2009 at 7:49 p.m. Burgaw Just a couple of years ago, the Pender County Sheriff's Office struggled to compete with nearby agencies that offered better pay, a ... Comment?
... Front Street. Wilmington never ceases to amaze me with it's method of prioritization. Enjoy. Allyson High-Johnson Burgaw, NC 910-431-0144 Allyson High-Johnson Pender On the recent decision of the Wilmington governing bodies: WHAT in the world are ... Comment?
Animal Tales - TV movie addresses homeless-pet adoption
... pet in need. Pender shelter opens Saturday for holiday adoptions Pender County Animal Shelter (3210 New Savannah Rd., Burgaw) will hold its first-ever Saturday adoption 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today as part of its "Home for the Holidays" drive. Adoptions ... Comment?
What's Happening: December 4-6
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... by WWAY on 3 December 2009 - 4:41pm. What's Happening: December 4-6 a Tis the season to spread Christmas cheer. Burgaw officially lights its new Christmas tree on the courthouse square Friday night. It starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday night at Carolina ... Comment?
Tornado watch issued for Cape Fear region
Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 10:31 p.m. A tornado warning is in effect until 10:45 p.m. Wednesday for Pender County, the National Weather Service at Wilmington said at 10:14 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Burgaw, or about 14 miles northwest of ... Comment?
Tornado watch issued for Cape Fear region
Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 10:31 p.m. A tornado warning is in effect until 10:45 p.m. Wednesday for Pender County, the National Weather Service at Wilmington said at 10:14 p.m. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Burgaw, or about 14 miles northwest of ... Comment?
Drainage tax hike explained at hearing
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 10:21 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 10:21 p.m. A handful of Burgaw residents attended a 40-minute public hearing Tuesday on a proposed penny increase to the property tax rate to address drainage issues. Comment?
Text and drive? $100 fines take effect Tuesday
... out of their lane, and there are so many cyclists out there on the roads,' Perkins said. W.D. King, chief of the Burgaw Police Department in Pender County, said the law would be difficult to enforce and that officers would have to observe a driver ... Comment?
Burgaw commissioners discuss raising taxes
Many parts of Burgaw experience flooding when significant rain falls on the town because of poor drainage systems. Comment?
[NC] Almost immediately FIRED Deputy Dillon charged with assaulting...
... immediately terminated," McMahon said in a statement. "I will not tolerate this type of behavior." Nicholas Dillon, a Burgaw resident, went to his estranged wife's house sometime from 3 to 4 a.m. Sunday and struck [A.D.] in the face and ribs outside ... Comment?