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Topsail Beach voters divided on sand project

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:46 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 10:45 p.m. In Pender County, voters in Burgaw and Surf City kept incumbents in office Tuesday, while the margins between Topsail Beach candidates was razor thin, reflecting the town split over a controversial beach nourishment plan.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Robesonian

Cook-off heats up despite early rain

As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. Just ask Thomas and Kayla Lindsay, a father and daughter barbecue cooking team.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

WECT-TV Wilmington

2009 Municipal Elections: Pender County

One of the big races to watch in Pender County is the mayoral race in Burgaw. Incumbent Pete Cowan is going head-to-head against planning board member Elaine Tyson.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Authorities identify woman killed in Pender wreck, survivors

Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 4:22 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 4:22 p.m. ROCKY POINT A mother and three children survived a fatal wreck on U.S. 117 on Friday, officials said.

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StarNewsOnline.com

Hayes' art a blend of vivid hues, unique perspectives

Local artist Ivey Hayes is seen at his art studio Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. By John Staton John.Staton@StarNewsOnline.com Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. It's a picture perfect fall day at Poplar Grove Plantation.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

WWAY-TV Wilmington

Candidates for mayor of Burgaw discuss issues as race heats up

Submitted by WWAY on 30 October 2009 - 4:07pm. Candidates for mayor of Burgaw discuss issues as race heats up Pete Cowan is running for a second full term as Burgaw mayor.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Robberies in North Carolina

United States Attorney George E.B. Holding announced that in federal court on October 21, 2009, EVER JOSE CONTRERAS, 22, an illegal alien from Honduras and a known and confirmed gang member, pled guilty before United States District Judge James C. Dever, III, to conspiring to commit Hobbs Act robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, ...

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StarNewsOnline.com

Honduran man pleads guilty to Pender County robberies

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. A man from Honduras pleaded guilty in federal court last week to conspiring to commit Hobbs Act robbery at a convenience store in Burgaw and a store in Wallace, according to a news release from the U.S. District Attorney's Office.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Honduran man pleads guilty to Pender County robberies

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. A man from Honduras pleaded guilty in federal court last week to conspiring to commit Hobbs Act robbery at a convenience store in Burgaw and a store in Wallace, according to a news release from the U.S. District Attorney's Office.

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Your local politics update

Burgaw Mayor Pete Cowan defends the town's acquisition of a $600,000 fire truck to protect an expected industrial plant that never materialized.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Sewer deal, kitchen glitches on Burgaw's agenda

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 5:53 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 5:53 p.m. An interlocal agreement that gives Burgaw the ability to send its wastewater for treatment to a planned Wallace regional sewage treatment facility is expected to be approved by the town's board of commissioners on Thursday.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Pender County residents want recreation options

Published: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. Burgaw residents who say the town needs basketball courts and a recreation center were able to persuade Pender County Commissioners to consider various options at Monday's meeting.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

a Colored White Boy' to screen at Pender library

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. Burgaw "Colored White Boy," a documentary about a Pender County family, will have a special screening at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pender County Public Library, 103 S. Cowan St.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Early College needs volunteers

Published: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 8:09 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 8:09 a.m. BURGAW Volunteers are needed to help in classes at Pender Early College, one day a week for one class period or more.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

Raleigh News & Observer

Virtual course growth very real

North Carolina's virtual high school is surging in popularity, broadening opportunities for students in the state's far reaches to control how, where and what they learn.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Burgaw incubator kitchen puts area foodies in business

Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 9:37 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 9:37 a.m. Burgaw is a charming small town with a lovely courthouse square and people as friendly as any in the South, but foodie central it is not.

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Tue Oct 13, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Burgaw commissioners discuss public safety, drainage

Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. Improving public safety and tackling drainage issues were among the top topics at the Burgaw Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday.

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WECT-TV Wilmington

Rep. Betty Fennell to challenge Dem. R.C. Soles for state senator

Republican Betty Fennell announced Friday she will challenge Democrat R.C. Soles for his state senate seat.

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Sun Oct 11, 2009

StarNewsOnline.com

Burgaw election features only one contested race

Published: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. If Burgaw posted signs advertising the top concerns of its residents, they would likely proclaim: Jobs wanted.

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StarNewsOnline.com

Church van flips over on I-40 to Raleigh, but no serious injuries

Published: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 8:24 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:54 p.m. A church van traveling on I-40 near the 393 exit Thursday night wrecked and flipped over, but officials said there were no serious injuries.

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