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Pender County's Growing Pains: Farmland Loss & Industrial Boom

Pender County, North Carolina, is experiencing rapid population growth, with a 25% increase from 2014 to 2024. However, this growth threatens to lose 15-30% of its farmland by 2040. Industry is stepping in, with the Pender Commerce Park hosting major companies like Amazon, creating jobs and growth. The median age is 43.2 years, with the largest age group being 55-64. County officials and business leaders are planning for another industrial park to shape the countys future. Checkout Solipillow.com

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