Posted on: September 27, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Residents seeking an opportunity to give back to the community can volunteer for meal delivery service to homebound seniors here in New Hanover County.
The Senior Resource Center’s Nutrition Program s...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2023
The New Hanover County Board of Elections special meeting, scheduled for October 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM, has been cancelled. The next Board of Elections regular meeting will be held on October 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room located at 1241 A Milita...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: September 22, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – To better assist residents in the community who served in the Armed Forces, New Hanover County Veterans Services will be relocating to the Health and Human Services Annex at 1507 Greenfield Street in October.
“We are very...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Health and Human Services will bring flu vaccines directly to you in your car as part of a drive-thru vaccination clinic. Individuals interested in receiving a flu vaccine from the comfort of their veh...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Due to the threat of inclement weather, the second annual Cape Fear Latinos Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 30. The event will start with a parade at 1:30 p.m. in Downtown Wilmington leading to Live...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County is seeking volunteers for two programs to assist residents with their 2023 tax filing.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) and AARP Tax Aide program are seeking adult volunteers...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 19, 2023
The second September meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners featured an abundance of celebratory moments, including career milestones and a pair of proclamations. All that and more is in the meeting recap highlights below.
Thank you for y...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: September 18, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the Health and Human Services Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 8:00AMOnce in the Multipurpose Room of the Health and Human Services building has been canceled.
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News Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – At its September 18, 2023 meeting, the New Hanover County’s Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring certain personal property surplus to the County’s operations.
Non-profit organizations will have an opport...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 15, 2023
One of the things that truly makes New Hanover County a special place to live is the wide variety of people who choose to call this community home.
With so many individuals from different backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences, our county truly is a p...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: September 15, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: September 15, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: September 15, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: September 15, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: September 13, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors is rescheduling its regular October board meeting due to scheduling conflicts and lack of a quorum. The meeting will be changed from October 4, ...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 11, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County-City of Wilmington Community Relations Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2023.
A subcommittee meeting to review recent special events and discuss up...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2023
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Long Leaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to conduct regular...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: September 7, 2023
UPDATE: The Cape Fear Latinos Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 30. Click here for more information.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Following a large turnout last year, officials with New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington ha...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 6, 2023
In their first September meeting, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recognized the work of our county’s Senior Resource Center, approved a grant application and considered a rezoning request. Check out the highlights below.
Honoring the work of...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: September 5, 2023
FREE EVENT! Join us at the Museum to learn more about what it takes to be a firefighter in the Cape Fear region and how it has changed over the decades. A panel of current and retired city and county firefighters will share stories of working in the fire ...
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Cape Fear Museum
Posted on: September 1, 2023
This notice has been updated as of September 8 to reflect additional appointment opportunities for the New Hanover County Commission for African American History, Heritage, and Culture.
To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county governm...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 30, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC — August 30, 2023 — New Hanover County will delay opening county offices and attractions until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, in response to expected impacts from Hurricane Idalia. Essential emergency services will continue to o...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a Closed Session Meeting pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privil...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 28, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – During the N.C. Association of County Commissioners’ 116th annual conference last week, New Hanover County was honored with an Excellence in Innovation Award for the Building Safety Process Improvement plan imp...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 28, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on September 5, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. to hear comments from the public on the joint application with the City of Wilmington to the Edward Byrne Memoria...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 25, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Following recent testing of mosquitoes trapped by New Hanover County Public Health’s vector control team, a confirmation of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been found in some of the samples collected. At this time, o...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 22, 2023
Monday’s New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting featured several celebrations of county employees and their work, along with important discussions about projects and initiatives that will improve the quality of life in the county. For...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: August 18, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: August 18, 2023
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Long Leaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to conduct regular bu...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: August 18, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The work being done by the New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force has been highlighted in a national publication.
“Building Resilience to Trauma: The Trauma Community Resiliency” by Elaine Miller-Karas looks at initiatives across...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 18, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Commission for Women will change the monthly meeting from Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 4:00pm, to Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 4:00pm. The meeting will be held at the New Hanov...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The latest piece of the New Hanover County Commissioners’ Community Building Plan is ready to help adults and families get the support they need to meet career goals and create solid financial footing for the f...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Joe Suleyman, New Hanover County’s Recycling and Solid Waste Director, was recognized by the North Carolina Coastal Federation earlier this month with a Pelican Award, highlighting his ongoing commitment to env...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 15, 2023
By County Manager Chris Coudriet
June 20, 2011. There is no shortage of significant days throughout the history of our community, but that date more than 12 years ago marked a truly important moment for our county’s future.
On June 20, 2011, the New Hanover...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: August 15, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a Joint Meeting with the New Hanover County Planning Board on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the New...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
Posted on: August 11, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – While the Federal Public Health Emergency declaration for COVID-19 ended in May, continuing to practice healthy habits in defense of COVID and other respiratory illness remains critical as the 2023-24 school year gets set to begin...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
Posted on: August 10, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County/ City of Wilmington Community Relations Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 15th at 4:30 p.m. to finalize plans for the upcoming Listening Session fo...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
Posted on: August 9, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – To help families prepare for the start of the 2023-24 school year, New Hanover County Health and Human Services will host a Pre-K Health Fair from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 17 at the Health and Human Servic...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee will meet on Friday, August 11, at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the non-county agency funding process for fiscal year 23-24...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 8, 2023
The first meeting in August featured a significant milestone for Project Grace, as the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved an amended development agreement that will move this project forward. More information on that and other items, is av...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: August 8, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Parents and guardians of children who receive special education and related services from New Hanover County Schools are invited to take part in a listening session from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22 in the multip...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2023
This notice has been updated as of August 9 to reflect additional appointment opportunities for the Non-County Agency Funding Committee.To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioner...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Update: The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the updated development agreement at its August 7 meeting.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will be considering an amended development agreement with Cape Fear Development for the county-...
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News Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – As National Breastfeeding Month begins, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) team with New Hanover County Health and Human Services is working to share information on the nutritional advantages of breastfeeding for newborn childr...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 31, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Nine community members have been selected as honorees for the third annual Equity Awards Gala, hosted by the New Hanover County Office of Diversity and Equity. This annual event recognizes individuals in New Hanover Coun...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – As part of the 2023 National Association of Counties Conference held July 21-24 in Austin, Texas, members of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners presented a policy resolution to support the enforcement of PFAS ...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2023
Have you ever been on a walk and saw a flower so pretty you had to stop and look at it for a moment? Ever since I was little, I have found myself stopping to look at varieties of flowers with amazement for how unique they are. Growing up in Massachusetts,...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: July 27, 2023
Going into my fourth hurricane season in Wilmington, I have started to pay closer attention to what can be done to prepare for the worst. Creating healthy and fulfilling meals during a stressful event, such as a hurricane, can be challenging. Hurricane se...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: July 27, 2023
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the American Public Garden Association’s annual conference in downtown Fort Worth, Texas – The Cowtown – where the west begins. Each year the conference is held in a different cit...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: July 25, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Tax Department has begun mailing real estate tax bills and property owners should receive their bill by the middle of August. Property taxes are due on September 1, 2023, but can be paid without in...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – For the eighth consecutive year, New Hanover County has received recognition from the National Association of Counties (NACo) earning 11 Achievement Awards in 2023 for programs and initiatives that highlight the county&a...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Registration is now open for the second annual New Hanover County Equity and Inclusion Summit.
The event, which will take place September 14-15, will be held at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station (502 N...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2023
Monday might have been the only New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting in the month of July, but it certainly featured some very important items, including the adoption of a new strategic plan that will guide the county through Fiscal Year 2024...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: July 18, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – During Monday’s meeting, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a new five-year strategic plan that will help guide the county through Fiscal Years 2024-28.
This marks the third strate...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County is now accepting proposals from for-profit and non-profit developers and agencies to provide financial assistance for projects that improve the stock of workforce housing in the community. The Request ...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
Here in New Hanover County, we are fortunate to have amazing team members across more than 30 departments dedicated to working with our customers to administer services and programs that enhance the quality of life in our ...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: July 14, 2023
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 12:00 PM in the Long Leaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, where members of the Ne...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: July 13, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – JD Limberger, a longtime New Hanover County employee, will transition into a new role for the organization, serving as the county’s Permitting Director starting August 8. He takes over for Nicholas Gadzekpo fol...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 12, 2023
The New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board will be holding their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 8:00 AM in Multipurpose Rooms 136 and 137 of the New Hanover County Government Center at 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 11, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. – Airlie Gardens is excited to host its ninth annual Family Fun Night from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 15.
This special after-hours event is for the young and young-at-heart, featuring live music by The Broccoli Brothers C...
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News Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2023
What comes to mind when you think about health and wellness? I’m sure exercise and eating healthy are the first things. Regular check-ups, seeing all the appropriate doctors, and stress management would also make the top of the list. Something t...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: July 5, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Local chefs and artists Anne McCombie and Renato Abbate will be providing the culinary experience for the upcoming Sip, Savor and Shop party that officially opens the 28th annual Art in the Arboretum Festival later this fall.
This ...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: July 5, 2023
Many of us, including myself, have fond memories from our childhood during the summertime in eastern North Carolina. Exploring the outdoors, getting my feet wet and hands dirty, growing in a skill, discovering new interests, overcoming challenges, and mak...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: July 5, 2023
NC Cooperative Extension in New Hanover County located at the arboretum is a partnership between North Carolina State University and New Hanover County. We work together to bring research-based information and services to our local customers in areas of y...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: July 5, 2023
To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following:
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News Releases
Posted on: June 28, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – On Saturday, July 1, members of the Williston Senior High School classes of 1969 and 1970 will have the chance to participate in a Legacy Graduation Ceremony with their classmates, a moment that was denied to them more t...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – A partnership between the New Hanover County Office of Diversity and Equity and Cape Fear Latinos will bring representatives from several Latin American consulates to the county to help expedite requests related to passports or vi...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 20, 2023
A big surprise opened the second June meeting for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, celebrating an important figure in county history. Additionally, Commissioners approved important proclamations and voted to move forward with the second year...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: June 20, 2023
Revisit the exhibit originally on display in 2015. It features a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by Wilmingtonians after World War II before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation. Visitors will have a chance to...
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Cape Fear Museum
Posted on: June 19, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – During Monday’s meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, longtime County Attorney Wanda Copley was recognized with The Order of The Long Leaf Pine Award. Granted by the Office of the Governor t...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
Posted on: June 15, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
Time truly does fly, or at least it feels like it does.
While it’s hard to fathom that six months have passed since we turned the calendars, June is a significant milestone for those of us working in the public se...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: June 15, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The nomination portal is now open for the third annual Equity Awards, presented by the New Hanover County Office of Diversity and Equity and the Carousel Center. These yearly awards honor and celebrate individuals in New...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – This summer, the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Mobile Dental Unit will be set up at the HHS Annex (1507 Greenfield Street, Wilmington) to provide low or no-cost dental services for eligible children. To ki...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a Joint Meeting with the Airport Authority on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room of the...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 9, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC- The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 5:15 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmi...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: June 7, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – For the third straight fiscal year, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a budget lowering the property tax rate for residents. The framework for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY 23-24), which was approved at Mon...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – A familiar face will be guiding New Hanover County Engineering starting Tuesday, June 13. Tim Lowe, the current Chief Project Engineer for Stormwater Services with the county, has been chosen to take over as County Engin...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 6, 2023
The first June meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners featured important discussions around equality for all, a tax decrease for the Fiscal Year 23-24 budget and much more. Check out the meeting highlights below.
A focus on men’...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: June 2, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Beginning June 13, New Hanover County Health and Human Services will hold mobile outreach visits in the community during the second full week of each month to help individuals and families connect with financial assistan...
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News Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2023
To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following:
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News Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The connectivity, power and inclusivity of music for all is the central theme for books selected as part of the third annual “Read across the County” initiative.
The yearly program from the New Hanover...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 30, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) and Standard & Poor’s (S&P), the nation’s top bond rating agencies, have both assigned New Hanover County a Triple-A bond rating on its general obligation bonds, the highest rat...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – A total of 11 New Hanover County employees were recognized with the organization’s highest distinction as Hall of Honor awardees during the county’s Stellar Awards Banquet on Wednesday night.
Each of t...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – An additional $75 million from the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) has been distributed equally between the New Hanover Community Endowment and the NHRMC Foundation, as outlined in the asset purchase ...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Josh Smith has been selected to serve as New Hanover County’s Chief Communications Officer beginning Tuesday, July 11.
Smith comes to New Hanover County Government after serving as the Chief Communications Officer for New Hanover C...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
Posted on: May 17, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
This will come as no surprise to anyone who calls New Hanover County home, but our community is rapidly growing. As people learn about the amazing quality of life available here and make plans to relocate, we know there wi...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: May 17, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – International travelers can now apply for a new passport through the New Hanover County Register of Deeds.
Appointments, which must be made through this portal, are available from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday a...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2023
Monday’s meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was filled with important items for consideration including a development agreement that will create a new public library and Cape Fear Museum in Downtown Wilmington and a present...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: May 16, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: May 15, 2023
Have you ever wondered what an arboretum is? Or the purpose of an arboretum?
In the simplest of terms, an arboretum is a place where trees and other woody plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. Here at the North Carolina Cooperative...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: May 15, 2023
I love living in Southeastern North Carolina. We have amazing outdoor recreation, mild winters, warm summers, and such a great variety of local meats, veggies, and seafood. Plus, I believe food brings people together, and that is exactly what I see local ...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: May 15, 2023
As I wander the grounds of the New Hanover County Arboretum (my beautiful outdoor work home), I am very cognizant and pleased to see the number of indicators of support for our gardens from local organizations and people over the years.
This seven-acre won...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: May 15, 2023
Land has many uses.
Land use is a term used to describe the human use of land. It represents the economic and cultural activities that are practiced at a given place. Build a house on the land, use it for growing a variety of crops, fence the land in for l...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: May 15, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: May 12, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Fire Rescue is continuing to work in conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service and the property owner to address an ongoing fire in the 2800 block of North Kerr Avenue.
The fire, which sparked ...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – In celebration of Older Americans Month, the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center will host more than 40 vendors specifically focused on the health and well-being of adults 55 and over at a Health and Resource Fair ...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – As the summer weather warms up and activities move outdoors, residents are reminded to be mindful as they enjoy nature and encouraged not to engage with wildlife, particularly if it looks sick or is acting erratically.
Early this w...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The federal Public Health Emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic is set expire on Thursday, May 11, which will also bring an end to the collection of certain COVID-related data by the Centers for Disease ...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2023
[Update: The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the development agreement at its May 15 meeting]
A new development agreement for the redevelopment of the county-owned block in Downtown Wilmington bounded by Chestnut, Grace, Second and No...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Agenda Review meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 11, 2023 will begin at 3:00 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m. The location will remain at the New Hanover County Government Center in Confe...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2023
Board of Elections Regular Meeting Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:15 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmingt...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: May 4, 2023
To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following:
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News Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Individuals interested in being vaccinated prior to international travel can now receive the services they need locally as part of the New Hanover County Health and Human Services International Travel Clinic.
The clinic, ...
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News Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2023
The first Board of Commissioners meeting in May featured a plethora of proclamations, an infrastructure contract for Blue Clay Business Park and funding for projects throughout the county. Check out the highlights from the meeting below.
Proclamations aple...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: May 1, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: April 28, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, Strawfield Drive between Nettle Circle and Twin Leaf Road will be closed for approximately two weeks as crews from New Hanover County Stormwater Services repair a drainage outfall adjacent t...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Rashad Gattison will transition to director of Port City United (PCU) beginning May 2.
Gattison, who was hired as the PCU Connect Supervisor in March 2022, has served as interim director of PCU since February of this year...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The life and work of Dr. Hubert Eaton, a local civil rights champion and community leader, will be commemorated with the installation of a North Carolina Civil Rights Trail marker in front of the Historic Downtown Courth...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – After years of hard work and planning, Tuesday was an opportunity for celebration as officials with New Hanover County cut the ribbon on the recently opened Government Center complex.
The new building officially opened to...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The US Food & Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have authorized changes to the administration of COVID-19 vaccines and boosters to ensure continued public protection from severe illne...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Work Session on April 27, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The meeting will be held at the New Hanover County Government ...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Airlie Gardens is excited to announce its slate of musical performers for the 2023 Summer Concert Series powered by REV Federal Credit Union. The concert season will run select Fridays from June 2 through September 1.
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News Releases
Posted on: April 18, 2023
By County Manager Chris Coudriet
Looking out my new office window, I have a bird’s eye view of the former facility that served as the primary home for New Hanover County Government for more than two decades.
When it was constructed in 19...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: April 18, 2023
Monday’s meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners featured the appointment of a new Commissioner, an update on workforce housing, info on the work by Port City United and much more. Check out the highlights below.
Welcome, Commiss...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: April 17, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: April 17, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – On Monday, Dane Scalise was unanimously approved by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners to serve as a County Commissioner through the 2024 election cycle.
Scalise was selected and unanimously recommended by the ...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the Agenda Review meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room 138 of the New Hanover County Government Center has been canceled.
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News Releases
Posted on: April 10, 2023
The New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board will be holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 8:00 AM in Multipurpose Room 115A of the Health and Human Services building at 1650 Greenfield Street in Wilmington. In-person seatin...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Arboretum and N.C. Cooperative Extension has been honored by the American Public Gardens Association’s Awards Committee with the 2023 Sustainability Award. The award will be presented in ...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC- The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 5:15 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, N...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: April 5, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Twenty-four local nonprofit organizations have been awarded grants through New Hanover County’s newly-established Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program.
These grants are part of the county’s commun...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 4, 2023
Celebrating the life of a remarkable public servant opened Monday’s meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, followed by a look at how American Rescue Plan Funds are helping the community, a new revenue source at the landfill and more. Ch...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: April 3, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Jessica Loeper has been selected to serve as Assistant County Manager for New Hanover County beginning Tuesday, April 4. Loeper has been the county’s Chief Communications Officer since 2019 and has worked for N...
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News Releases
Posted on: April 3, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The April 3 meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will stream live on the county’s YouTube channel starting at 4 p.m. The meeting is being held at the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse (...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – To kick off Plant an Azalea Week, New Hanover County Parks & Gardens and The Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County are partnering with The Cape Fear Garden Club, Inc.’s Civic Improvements Committee for an official planting o...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the Joint New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committee regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. has been canceled.
The Workforce Housin...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2023
This notice has been updated as of April 14, 2023 to reflect additional appointment opportunities for the Tourism Development Authority.
To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioner...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2023
The New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors regularly monthly meeting will occur in room 138 of the New Hanover County Government Center at 230 Government Center Drive the first Wednesday of every month on the following dat...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – A new partnership between New Hanover County Recycling and Solid Waste and the Foodservice Packaging Institute will enable county residents to recycle single use paper products often associated with packaging used in the foodservi...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Starting Monday, April 3, individuals needing to conduct business with New Hanover County Government will be able to utilize the newly constructed Government Center complex adjacent to the former facility at 230 Governme...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2023
New Hanover County will host a tree planting dedication and community gathering at Airlie Gardens on Wednesday, April 5 at 1 p.m., to celebrate the life of Commissioner Deb Hays and honor her service to the citizens of New Hanover County.
“This w...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting March 30, 2023 at 2 p.m. in conference room 119 of the New Hanover County Government Center at 230 G...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 26, 2023
New Hanover County is saddened to share that Commissioner Deb Hays passed away suddenly on March 25.
“This is a shock for all of us and is a tremendous loss for this board and all of New Hanover County,” said Board of Commissioners Chai...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee will meet on Saturday, March 25, at 10 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the non-county agency funding for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The meeting will be held in the Harre...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the March 30, 2023 Budget Work Session of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners to discuss budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 will not be streamed live, due to an equipment move. The meeting’s recordi...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2023
Monday’s meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was a chance to help the community in the ongoing battle with opioid addiction, celebrate career milestones and finance important projects and purchases. Check out the highlights ...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Spring came early to the lower Cape Fear this year and it brought me a renewed sense of energy. A hope for regeneration as I cope with the stressors of pandemic recovery, global and domestic unrest and increasing political polarization.
As I thought about ...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: March 20, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Airlie Gardens is looking for artists, or teams of artists, to decorate, paint, and adorn one of ten oversized fiberglass turtles for the gardens’ newest art exhibit, Turtley Awesome.
The artist-designed turtles will be placed thro...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee will meet on Thursday, March 23, at 9 a.m. and if needed on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 9 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the non-county agency funding for Fiscal Yea...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC - The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution at its meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022, declaring certain personal property at the county’s Government Center offices surplus to the county&rsqu...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Starting Monday, March 20, the Pandemic Operations Team will be moving its COVID-19 vaccine services to the general clinic located in the New Hanover County Health and Human Services building at 1650 Greenfield Street. C...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
Every day, individuals make choices. Some can be as simple as choosing where to grab lunch or what outfit to wear. Choices can also be extremely difficult and have dire consequences. Sometimes, it can feel like there isn’t...
Posted on: March 13, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections emergency meeting, scheduled for March 14, 2023, at 8:30 AM, has been cancelled. The next Board of Elections regular meeting will be held on April 11, 2023 at 5:15 PM in...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: March 13, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC- The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding an emergency meeting at 5:30 PM on Monday, March 13, 2023, in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 2840...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a Closed Session Meeting pursuant to NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to instruct the public body’s staff concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf ...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Last year I was lucky enough to spend my Spring Break in one of my favorite places in the world, Italy. During my trip, I was able to experience the culture, environment, and cuisine of Tuscany and Venice. Specifically, my study abroad trip focused on the...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: March 7, 2023
Sharing the strong state of the county, a commitment to meeting community nutritional needs and the hiring of a new county attorney – the first March meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was loaded with an abundance of noteworthy items...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: March 6, 2023
Growing up, my family and I would visit Falls Lake every weekend to help us relax and unwind from a long week. I have so many fond memories of hiking, swimming, jet skiing, and picnicking there.
Over the years, however, my family visited Falls Lake less of...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: March 6, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: March 6, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a Strategic Planning Work Session on March 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the development of a new five-year strategic plan. The meeting will be held at the New Hanover...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Jordan Smith was appointed by the Board of Commissioners during Monday’s meeting to serve as the new Attorney for New Hanover County.
Smith will take over from Wanda Copley, who is retiring after 39 years of ser...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections regular meeting, scheduled for March 14, 2023, at 5:15 PM, has been cancelled. The next Board of Elections regular meeting will be held on April 11, 2023 at 5:15 PM in the Longlea...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: March 3, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – As plans take shape for a New Hanover County Public Library branch in the Northchase area, residents are being asked to provide feedback that will be used to ensure the facility meets community needs.
A survey is now open...
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News Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2023
To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following:
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News Releases
Posted on: February 27, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits were temporarily increased with additional financial resources, known as emergency allotments, provided to individuals and f...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 25, 2023
We are all guilty of standing in front of the refrigerator, while there is an abundance of food, and still struggling to decide what to eat. Something as simple as grabbing food from the kitchen or ordering takeout is not an option for families facing hun...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: February 24, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee will meet on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 9 a.m. and if needed, on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 9 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the non-county agency funding for Fisca...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 23, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: February 23, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold Budget Work Sessions on March 2, 16, and 30, 2023 at 3 p.m. to discuss budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The meetings will be held at the New Hanover County Gov...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2023
Celebrating employee milestones, establishing a commission dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion for the Latin and Hispanic community, and reviewing health department objectives for the next three years – these were just some of the topics...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: February 21, 2023
By County Manager Chris Coudriet
Does anyone remember a time before GPS? Back when traveling, especially to unfamiliar places, meant pulling out an oversized map from the glove compartment and hoping there were no roadblocks or detours between Point A and ...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: February 20, 2023
It’s camellia season. Come out to the New Hanover County Arboretum and enjoy the display.
The camellia tradition continues with the Tidewater Camellia Club’s annual Camellia Show and Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 O...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: February 20, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Jon Campbell has been selected to serve as Health Director for New Hanover County beginning Tuesday, February, 21.
Campbell, who has filled the role of Interim Health Director since mid-January, came to New Hanover County...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 20, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Feedback from the community is now being collected as part of the development process for New Hanover County’s next five-year Strategic Plan.
Through March 6, residents are invited to complete an online survey, ...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 9 a.m. and if needed, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 9 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the non-county agency funding...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2023
N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center, is proud to present our 2023 Extension Speaker Series. These talks will be held on the First Friday of each month at the New Hanover County Arboretum from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
March 3r...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: February 15, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Chair Bill Rivenbark, on behalf of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, will hold the 2023 State of the County address on Monday, March 6 at 4 p.m.
The address will take place at the beginning of the Commissione...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: February 14, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Joint Subcommittee (Elected Officials) and Staff Committee on Opioid Settlement Proceeds will meet on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the City of Wilmington - City Attorney&am...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2023
Many of us enjoy feeding birds throughout the year. In the winter garden they provide a flurry of activity when there is not much else to see. In the Ability Garden we have been making pinecone birdfeeders with our school groups. It is a simple activity t...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: February 10, 2023
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 5:15 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to conduct regular bu...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: February 9, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:15 a.m. at the New Hanover County Government Center in the Harrell Conference Room,...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Morghan Collins will serve as New Hanover County’s Register of Deeds until the 2024 election cycle, following unanimous approval by the Board of Commissioners at Monday’s meeting.
Collins was nominated...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2023
A new Register of Deeds was sworn in, an ordinance against sleeping overnight on county property was passed and the first property sale in the county’s Blue Clay Business Park moved forward. All this and more took place during Monday’s...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: February 3, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY – To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following:
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News Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2023
If you’re like many residents of the Cape Fear area, you know camellias as colorful, dependable fall and winter bloomers. You may have strolled past the showy camellia plantings at the New Hanover County Arboretum or at Airlie Gardens. But you may not kno...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: February 1, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee will meet on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 9 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the non-county agency funding for Fiscal Year 2...
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News Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC - Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a closed session meeting pursuant to G.S.143-318.11(a)(5) to instruct the public body’s staff concerning the position to be taken by or ...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Beginning February 1, residents can receive free tax preparation and filing by trained, IRS-certified volunteers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax Aide programs. These programs will be avail...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 31, 2023
New Year, Same Me: Setting Goals for Sustainable Change
My seven year old niece came to visit around New Year’s Day. During her visit, we each began crafting goals for 2023. I wrote that I wanted to go camping three times, and she wrote the same, spurring ...
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Arboretum & NCSU Extension Service
Posted on: January 25, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: January 24, 2023
During Monday’s regular meeting, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners celebrated employee service milestones, finalized legislative priorities, heard updates on the Street Outreach Program and much more. A few of those highlights are below.
Welcom...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: January 20, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County is back in the Low CDC COVID Community Level after case rates and healthcare impacts have improved this week. While we are now at a low community level, it’s important to stay prepared for ch...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: January 18, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
In just one year, Port City United has formed a dedicated team and developed relationships throughout the community, established Community Resource Coordinators in schools to work with students and families, and created co...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: January 18, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC - Notice is hereby given that the Agenda Review Meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Thursday January 19, 2023 at 4 p.m. in the Harrell Conference Room of the New Hanover County Government Center ha...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 17, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – On Tuesday, officials with New Hanover County, Trillium Health Resources and The Healing Place came together with other community partners to hold a dedication and ribbon cutting for The Healing Place of New Hanover Coun...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: January 13, 2023
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: January 12, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Health and Human Services is administering the federally-funded Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) for qualified households through March 31, or until funds are exhausted. The program provides a one-ti...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2023
At Monday’s meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, the Commissioners were provided with the latest information on work being done by the Wilmington Housing Authority to help residents return home, informed of the county’s financial solv...
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Commissioner Meeting Recap
Posted on: January 10, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – To help area residents in their search for career opportunities and help those who may need record expungements, Port City United will host Fresh Chance Friday on January 27 from 2-5 p.m. at the MLK Center (401 S 8th Street, Wilmi...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY – The New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board will be holding their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 8 a.m. in Multipurpose Room 115A of Health and Human Services 1650 Greenfield Street, Wil...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The 25th annual TreeFest will be held Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or while supplies last, at Independence Mall inside the JC Penney corridor.
Ho...
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News Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2023
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 5:15 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to conduct regular bus...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: January 4, 2023
This notice has been updated as of January 5 to reflect additional appointment opportunities on the Special Board of Equalization & Review and the Parks Conservancy.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – To provide opportunities for citizens to participat...
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County Commissioners
Posted on: January 4, 2023
Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County/ City of Wilmington Joint Subcommittee (Elected Officials) and Staff Committee on Opioid Settlement Proceeds will meet on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the City of Wilmington - City Attorney’...
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County Commissioners
Posted on: December 21, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Commissioner Jonathan Barfield Jr., has been appointed to serve on the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership’s Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Barfield, who was ...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 19, 2022
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: December 19, 2022
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: December 19, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. — Cape Fear Museum of History and Science announces the opening of Fire!, our newest in-house exhibition. Museum staff researched, curated, designed and fabricated this dynamic, dramatic exhibition. It uses images and ar...
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Cape Fear Museum
Posted on: December 19, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – To help New Hanover County residents after the holiday season who do not have residential trash and yard waste pick up from the City of Wilmington, the county’s Recycling and Solid Waste Department is ...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 16, 2022
By County Manager Chris Coudriet
New Hanover County has had a great 2022, with new initiatives and a keen focus on improving our core services.
We won 10 national awards and one state award for innovation, New Hanover County Fire Rescue received i...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: December 15, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Finding information online about the programs, departments and services within New Hanover County Government just got easier.
On Wednesday, the county officially launched its newly redesigned website at NHCgov.com. This mo...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2022
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the...
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Planning & Land Use
Posted on: December 13, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – As part of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners ongoing community building and investment efforts, local nonprofit organizations with a focus on preventing violence and providing wrap-around services can apply f...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 13, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have expanded the eligibility for the updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccine formulas from Pfizer and Moderna to include everyone six months...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Following a rigorous review by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board, New Hanover County Health and Human Services’ Public Health Department has been awarded Reaccreditation De...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2022
To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following:
- New Hanover County Commission on African American History, He...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC –?Re-elected Commissioner Rob Zapple and newly-elected Commissioner LeAnn Pierce took the oath of office during the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting on Mond...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections regular meeting, scheduled for December 13, 2022, at 5:15 PM, has been cancelled. The next Board of Elections regular meeting will be held on January 10, 2023 at 5:15 PM in the Lo...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: December 2, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the New Hanover County Health and Human Services (HHS) Board has been rescheduled and will now be held on December 13, 2022, at 8 a.m. in the multipurpose room of the He...
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News Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Beginning December 1, the Pandemic Operations Call Center will be available at a new number. Community members needing more details about vaccines, boosters, at-home testing kits and other COVID-related informat...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – December 1 is internationally recognized as World AIDS Day, an annual event designed to unite everyone in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), show support for people living with HIV and commemorate those...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 8 a.m. to consider adopting the public officials bond resolution in advance of the Sher...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the Agenda Review meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 4 p.m. in the Harrell Conference Room of the New Hanover County ...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2022
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
Growth and progress are important for any community, and that is certainly the case here in New Hanover County. Our population has increased more than 88 percent in the past 30 years according to Census data, and that will...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: November 22, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY – There are two volunteer programs in New Hanover County looking for dedicated individuals to help guide residents through the 2022 tax filing process.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) and AARP Tax Aide progra...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – On Monday, New Hanover County officials, employees, site developers and the media gathered at the new Government Center building for a dedication ceremony of the complex to recognize the completion of the building largel...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Residents are encouraged to practice safety precautions over the Thanksgiving holiday with COVID-19 continuing to impact the community. Some of these measures include getting a vaccine and updated booster, self-...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Deb Hays, Vice Chair for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, has been appointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Housing Task Force by NACo President Denise Winfrey.
This new task force will bring...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County’s long-time county attorney Wanda Copley has announced that she plans to retire on June 30, 2023. Copley has served as a county attorney for 38 years, starting in 1984 as an assistant county ...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Joint Subcommittee (Elected Officials) and Staff Committee on Opioid Settlement Proceeds will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10 a.m. i...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – At its November 14, 2022 meeting, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring certain personal property surplus to the county’s operations, allowing for the sale of the...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections has scheduled an additional meeting for November 15, 2022 at 4:15 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilm...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: November 14, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on November 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to ...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: November 12, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC- The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:15 PM in the Long Leaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, for a...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: November 9, 2022
November 14, 2022: The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the design plans for the museum and library facility as well as a resolution for the continued use of the existing museum building, as outlined in the overview below.
November 9, 2022:&...
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County Commissioners
Posted on: November 7, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) will continue its support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) with the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign which kicks off November 8. This yearly event rais...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – While COVID-19 metrics in New Hanover County have improved over the last few weeks, this time of year is the beginning of respiratory virus season. Across the country, medical professionals have seen a spike in ...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Elections will be meeting on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM in the Longleaf Room at the Board of Elections Office, located at 1241 A Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405, to rev...
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Board of Elections
Posted on: November 3, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – As Veterans Day approaches, New Hanover County residents are encouraged to participate in Operation Green Light, a national initiative to honor the service and sacrifice of our country’s veterans.
From November ...
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News Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County’s Non-County Agency Funding online application portal for the 2023-24 fiscal year will open on November 10. All applications must be submitted by January 9, 2023 to be considered.
In preparati...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Making sure unused or unwanted prescription medication doesn’t fall into the wrong hands is important for community health and safety.
With National Prescription Drug Take Back Day s...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. The committee will meet to participate in...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 21, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendation, the Pandemic Operations Center is now offering updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters for eve...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 20, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – In commemoration of the 124th anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’état, New Hanover County, the City of Wilmington and other local organizations and community partners have scheduled engagement opportunities for...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2022
In today’s world, the likelihood that you or those closest to you have been impacted, either directly or indirectly, by mental health or substance use issues is almost guaranteed.
Long before the pandemic changed how we went about our lives, the...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: October 19, 2022
This notice has been updated as of November 1 to reflect additional appointment opportunities for the Non-County Agency Funding Committee.
To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commission...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Dana Conners, a North Carolina native with nearly three decades of experience working in public libraries, has been selected as the new Director for the New Hanover County Public Library system. &nb...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – With October designated as National Safe Sleep Awareness Month across the country, New Hanover County Health and Human Services is reminding residents just how important it is to practice safe sleeping habits with an inf...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the Agenda Review meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Thursday October 13, 2022 at 4 p.m. in the Harrell Conference Room of the New Hanover County G...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The Pandemic Operations Center will no longer provide on-site COVID-19 testing as part of its daily operations. This change comes based on the availability of testing throughout the community and as a result of ...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – At Monday’s meeting, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved the use of $3 million to help fund a pair of projects that will bring 152 new workforce housing units to the community. &...
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News Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC –?New Hanover County Health and Human Services’ Public Health will be offering drive-thru flu vaccines over the next two weeks. Flu vaccines will be given this week, October 4-7, and next week, October 10-14, fro...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2022
This news release has been updated as of Saturday, October 1 at 9 a.m. with Parks openings and updates.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Wind gusts from Hurricane Ian continue to be felt across New Hanover County, but the storm is beginning to move out o...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 30, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County is currently under a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning from Hurricane Ian. The storm has shifted slightly to the east and landfall is now predicted to occur around Georgetown, SC, bringing i...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following:
- Cape Fear Community Colleg...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Emergency Management officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ian and any potential impacts for our area.?At this time, based on information from the National Weather Service, New Hanover Co...
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News Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2022
Recently, New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) became an Accredited Agency with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Going through this process was voluntary and something our Fire Rescue team was dedicated to – because they are constantl...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: August 18, 2022
When ballot boxes open for the upcoming 2022 elections, our community will be asked to answer a question – Is improved mobility and access to public transportation something our citizens have a desire to make possible through sales tax funds?
Before voting...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: July 15, 2022
New Hanover County is growing. This is an undeniable fact.??
And while growth is inevitable, making sure it provides affordable opportunities for an array of families at different income levels is something the Board of Commissioners has committe...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: June 15, 2022
A little more, with a little less.
It sounds like an impossible task. But that was the challenge and opportunity presented to New Hanover County staff when talking with the Board of Commissioners about their goals for Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
Lo...
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Manager's Message