Provides information on local support services, treatment options, overdose prevention tools (like Narcan), and community initiatives addressing opioid misuse. It includes links to local and state programs, educational toolkits, and details on how residents can get involved in reducing opioid-related harm.
Pender County Health Department is closely monitoring an increase in
measles cases across North Carolina and surrounding states.
No cases have been confirmed in Pender County as of January 26, 2026. Read on...
Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV are circulating. Learn how to protect yourself and others by reviewing the Sick Season Fact Sheet. Read on...
Respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can spread easily, especially when people are symptomatic. Read on...
Norovirus is a common and highly contagious virus that causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines, a condition known as gastroenteritis. Additional Info...
Pender County broke ground today on a 75,000-square-foot Health and Human Services building. Designed and built by Bobbitt, this state-of-the-art facility meets growing public health and social services needs. Read on...
The Pender County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Human Services building. Scheduled for Monday, December 4, at 2 p.m. Read on...
Beginning April 1, 2026, pesticide applicator recertification classes will not be available in Pender County until a new NC Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent is hired and certified to teach these courses. Read on...
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division and NC Cooperative Extension in Pender County hosted a Pesticide Collection Day on March 4, 2026. Read on...
Pender County officials continue to communicate with the Town of Holly Ridge regarding the annexation of the former Camp Davis property, which includes approximately 300 acres currently located in Pender County. Read on...
Pender County commissioners recognized a community member during a recent Board of County Commissioners meeting as he worked toward earning a merit badge required for the rank of Eagle Scout. Read on...
Pender County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Brent Springer joined nearly 2,000 county leaders from across the country for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference, February 21-24. Read on...
