WALLACE — After more than five decades of teaching and inspiring generations through the art of dance, Jane Highsmith, owner of Dancer’s Corner, has retired. From tiny ballerinas taking their first steps to teenagers performing on stage, Highsmith has guided countless students with unwavering passion, patience, and dedication. Highsmith’s love of dance began in childhood, […]
WALLACE — Starbucks, Wawa and Dunkin’— oh my! Rumors surrounding what new businesses are coming to Wallace have circulated since before the town’s 2024 acquisition of 150 acres in Pender County, and have been given fuel following the start of construction on its $20 million airport improvement project and $5 million fire station earlier in […]
FAISON — Last week, the Faison Town Board conducted a public hearing prior to its regular meeting. Town officials spoke about the impact of recent property tax revaluations and the pressure this puts on homeowners. Due to the revaluations, many residents are seeing their property values nearly double, raising concerns about a corresponding sharp increase […]
BEULAVILLE — An ordinance imposing a 24-month moratorium for hookah, tobacco, vape and similar establishments within town zoning limits was approved unanimously by the Beulaville Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting last Monday following a public hearing that featured testimony from key figures in the state’s crusade against vaping. The board also approved a […]
WALLACE — Dating back to the early 1930s, the Carolina Strawberry Festival is a symbol of local pride and historied tradition. Today, it represents the heart and soul of Wallace, celebrating the town’s people and its agricultural roots. The festival has become a tool for giving back, a driver of economic and cultural vitality and […]
WALLACE — Wallace Christian Academy (WCA) held a groundbreaking ceremony last Wednesday to celebrate the commencement of construction on its future middle school building behind Poston Baptist Church, bringing the local private school one step closer to realizing its vision for a fully functioning Pre-K through 12th grade private Christian academy in the community. WCA […]