F.D. Rivenbark wins

County Commissioner’s seat

F.D. Rivenbark edged out competitor Tom Roper by less than 600 votes in Tuesday’s primary election.“Thanks to so many people who had a hand in helping me win,” Rivenbark said. Rivenbark, a democrat, has served on the Pender County Board of Commissioners for 12 years. The Pender County native is a retired educator, last serving as principal of Burgaw Middle School at the time of his retirement.“I said during the campaign that I want to see projects completed that

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Rouse, Gonzales claim seats on School Board

Karen Rouse beat out competitor Thurman Casey by more than 1000 votes. “It feels great. I don’t know what to say,” Rouse said regarding her win, “It was a lot of hard work, time and effort, on behalf of my family, friends and supporters.” Rouse, a native of Virginia, has lived in Rocky Point for 21 years and is co-owner of Pender Places, and a real estate investment company. Rouse, a former police officer, currently volunteers as a

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No new taxes

for Burgaw

The Town of Burgaw’s budget, which will be presented May 13 to the board of commissioners for review, totals approximately three million dollars. “We looked at expected revenues and expected expenses, then the board made some important decisions,” Martin Beach, interim town manager, said, “The most important decision was no new taxes.” The budget has been in the review process since January, at which point the budget committee established fiscal priorities. One priority on more..