Local Government

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.6% of income in New Hanover County—ranking it 13th least dependent among North Carolina counties.

Recently, Congressman David Rouzer welcomed Liliana Arroyo Contreras from North Brunswick High School to Capitol Hill.

New Hanover County is launching a new initiative to repurpose unwanted items, offering them to the public at no cost.

The following event is scheduled to take place in Southeast North Carolina this week.

With the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill.

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is inviting local residents to apply for positions on various county boards and committees.

New Hanover County has appointed new directors for three of its departments.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Southeast North Carolina this month.

The following events are scheduled to take place in Southeast North Carolina this week.

Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced legislation aimed at reforming permitting processes under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Of the 19 H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across SE North Carolina News publication area 18 were approved in 2024, as per…

U.S. Congressman David Rouzer is actively promoting American manufacturing through his support of the One Big Beautiful Bill while engaging with local businesses as part of his duties representing North…

State Sen. Michael V. Lee, sponsor of the bill, saw it pass both the North Carolina House and Senate, aiming to ease state employment requirements.

State Sen. Michael V. Lee, sponsor of a bill requiring public schools and universities to evaluate technology costs, saw the measure pass both the North Carolina House and Senate.

State Sen. Michael V. Lee sponsored a bill that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate requiring a competitive solicitation for a statewide community college LMS.

State Rep. Ted Davis Jr. sponsored a bill that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate making technical corrections to various state statutes and session laws.

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across SE North Carolina News publication area was approved in 2024, as…

The following events are scheduled to take place in Southeast North Carolina this week.

Recently, Congressman David Rouzer welcomed Liliana Arroyo Contreras of North Brunswick High School to Capitol Hill.

State Sen. Michael V. Lee, sponsor of the community colleges restructuring bill, saw it pass both the North Carolina House and Senate.

State Rep. Carson Smith sponsored a bill that passed both the North Carolina House and Senate, making technical and administrative changes to the Department of State Treasurer.

During the Agenda Review Meeting on Thursday, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

State Rep. Charles W. Miller sponsored a bill expanding special separation allowance options for law enforcement officers, which passed both the North Carolina House and Senate.

State Rep. Carson Smith, sponsor of a bill mandating detention facility administrators to verify prisoners’ legal residency, saw the measure pass both the North Carolina House and Senate.