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Pender
Thurston County, Nebraska

Turkeys, pies and prizes up for grabs at Pender County drive-in bingo
Pender County Parks and Recreation is hosting Drive-In Turkey Bingo events on November 22 at Pender Memorial Park and Hampstead Kiwanis Park. Participants can play from their vehicles, with audio broadcast via FM…

Behind the walls: A look inside the new J.H. Lea K-8 school in Pender County
Construction is progressing on the new J.H. Lea K-8 school in Pender County, North Carolina. The 290,000-square-foot facility, located off N.C. Highway 210, is designed to accommodate approximately 2,300 students to…

‘Amazing amount of work’: New Pender County school to be completed early
Construction of the new J.H. Lea Elementary and Middle School in Pender County is progressing ahead of schedule, with a potential opening in April 2027. Superintendent Brad Breedlove announced that the $140 million…

Election 2026 Results: Republicans hold status quo in Pender County
Pender County voters maintained the status quo in the midterm elections, with Republican leadership securing most seats. While state-level representation remains unchanged, the county board of commissioners will see…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency crews responding to crash near Island Creek Road
Emergency crews are responding to a traffic accident on Island Creek Road in Pender County, North Carolina, on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred in a curve near the border with New Hanover County. Authorities have…