It’s a jewelry store owner’s dream. Christmas and Valentine’s Day bring new engagements. Wedding dates are set and plans begin. In Pender County, we have perfect romantic backdrops for dream weddings. Couples travel hundreds of miles to have a beach wedding. They travel long distances to marry in the gazebo at Poplar Grove Plantation. The historic Train Depot in Burgaw is a popular setting for...

Pender County has a smorgasbord of dining choices. From Bandana’s in Burgaw to Sears Landing in Surf City, we are blessed to have the best seafood, barbeque, pizza, and steaks. We also are blessed to have one of the few remaining American icons – the lunch counter. Let's tour Dees Drug Store & Grill. History and memories have been made at America’s lunch counters. At a time, boyfriends...