Beth Burns Eyes Commissioner Seat | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Beth Burns, a current member of the Pender County Board of Education, is poised to fill the vacant commissioner seat after Brad George stepped down—making her the GOP’s pick amid a legal gray area. She’ll serve out George’s term until November, covering northern Hampstead, Topsail Beach, and Surf City. Burns, who faces Republican primary rival Shayne Frey for the same seat next year, touts her budget expertise and commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and taxpayer protection as Pender grows. While North Carolina law typically bars holding two elected offices simultaneously, Burns…