Pender County NC Black River Sparks Major Reactions Online - Away State Journal
With the 2026 hurricane season approaching, Pender County Emergency Management urges all residents to take time now to update their emergency plans and supply kits.
Pender Veterinary Centre supports adopting and we encourage everyone to visit your local animal shelter. Adopt from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and receive a 7% discount for life on all Pender services.
Your adventure begins with where you choose to stay in Pender County. Whether you are planning a holiday weekend, family vacation, wedding or romantic getaway, or just a long weekend on the coast you will find a place to stay that suits your needs.
The History The Village of Pender was founded in 1885 by W.E. Peebles. The Village was originally a part of Dakota County until the organization of Thurston County. Then it became the first town in the new county and still serves as the county seat, today.
Pender County, situated in the Coastal Plains region of North Carolina, boasts picturesque streams, brooks, natural lakes, and ponds, enhancing its rural allure.
European-American settlers founded the village in April 1885, naming it in honor of the Scottish politician and businessman Sir John Pender, a pioneer of the Transatlantic Cable. He founded what is now Cable & Wireless Worldwide, and was a director of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway. [7]
