Pender court space shortage sends cases to New Hanover

PENDER COUNTY (WWAY) — A lack of courtroom space in Pender County is forcing some residents to attend family court proceedings in neighboring New Hanover County.

Several cases scheduled for next week will be moved out of the county due to limited space at the Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw. The building, while historic, no longer has the capacity to handle current demand.

“We have been asking for adequate court facilities, formally, since 2007,” said Jay Corpening…

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