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Pender County’s bold EMS merger officially launched in early July, uniting three fire and rescue services under county control at a $1.8 million annual cost — but staffing shortages are already causing operational chaos, with 52 key roles lost before the transition even began. Despite rolling out competitive pay, new training programs, and administrative updates, ambulances and firehouses have been temporarily shuttered due to gaps in personnel. Meanwhile, a heated political standoff over a vacant county commission seat has stalled Beth Burns’ potential appointment, as legal challenges over conflicts of interest and voting procedures linger — leaving her stuck on the school board until the dust settles.

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