Duke Energy donates $25000 for Pender County emergency telecommunications upgrades

The Board of County Commissioners for Pender County convened on July 14, 2025, for their regular meeting, which began with an invocation led by Commissioner Groves. Following the invocation, the agenda was reviewed, and a motion was made to adopt it, including an amendment to the Surf City School's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow for two School Resource Officers (SROs) instead of one. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved.

The meeting proceeded with the excusal of Chairman Burton, which was also motioned and approved by the board. Public information item 6.1 was introduced by Mr. Batson, who welcomed Pam Hardy, the District Manager for Duke Energy. Ms. Hardy presented a check for $25,000 to Pender County Emergency Management, designated for telecommunications equipment to be used during major storms. A photo opportunity was arranged to commemorate the donation.

Following this, the meeting transitioned to item 6.2, where Daniel Adams, the Planning and Community Development Director, introduced Leanne King for further discussions. The meeting continued with various agenda items, maintaining a focus on community development and public safety initiatives.

Overall, the meeting highlighted significant contributions from local organizations and ongoing efforts to enhance emergency preparedness in Pender County. Further discussions and decisions are expected in upcoming meetings as the board continues to address community needs.