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Rocky Point · Rocky PointROCKY POINT — John Allen McArtan, age 70, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born on February 11, 1954 in Harnett County, NC to the late Ralph McArtan and Mary Alice Gurganious McArtan Lucas. John was an electrician for Pitt Electrical Company. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Every morning, John went to Johnson’s Corner Grill to meet... SourceSee the Story
John Allen McArtan, 70
Burgaw · BurgawBURGAW — A Pender County's town annual summer festival will celebrate 21 years this June. The North Carolina Blueberry Festival will take place June 14 and 15 in Burgaw’s historic courthouse square at 100 S Wright St. The event kicks off with a 7 p.m. concert Friday and continues throughout Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pender is one of four counties — Bladen, Sampson and Duplin included... SourceSee the Story
Blueberry Festival to take place third weekend in June
Taxes · Surf CityPENDER COUNTY — A small Pender County beach town will be keeping property taxes on its residents the same next fiscal year. Though they can expect to pay more in sewer and stormwater fees. The budget is proposed to be just more than $33 million, spread out as such: The largest source of revenue to the town comes from property taxes, $0.41 cents per $100, accounting for a little more than $8... SourceSee the Story
No property tax increase in Surf City budget, but sewer costs are rising
Rocky Point · Rocky PointWILMINGTON — Elbert Houston Walker, a beloved and dedicate family man, passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 100. Born on July 4, 1923, in Rocky Point, North Carolina, Elbert lived a rich life marked by service, love for his family, and a passion for the outdoors. After retiring from Carolina Power and Light Company (now Duke Energy), where had worked for 34 years as a lineman and later a... SourceSee the Story
Elbert Houston Walker, 100
Rocky Point · Rocky PointROCKY POINT — Josephine Victoria McKoy, age 88, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born on May 6, 1935 in Pender County, NC to the late James Elby Crews and Olive Caroline DeBois Crews. Josephine was a good cook who made the best biscuits. She was a bright light to many people, and she will be... SourceSee the Story
Josephine Victoria McKoy, 88
Rocky Point · Rocky PointROCKY POINT — Craig Aaron Nell, age 52, of Rocky Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born on July 26, 1971 in Champaign County, IL. Craig, born with Down syndrome, was very smart and had many friends. He was a member of the SGI Buddhist community where he loved chanting the most. Craig also loved going to dog shows, watching football/baseball games, and listening to music. SourceSee the Story
Craig Aaron Nell, 52
Rocky Point · Rocky PointFrank Roncone of Rocky Point, NC passed away at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center on March 12, 2024. Frank was born and raised in Warsaw, NY, the son of Sam and Antonette Roncone. After Graduating from high school Frank enlisted in the US Navy where he served for 20 years spanning both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Frank enjoyed camping with his wife Janice in their RV.See the Story