New Hanover County
Recent News About New Hanover County
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New Hanover County Commissioners to hold public budget work session on April 21
Notice of a budget work session by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has been issued.
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New Hanover County Deputy Clerk receives state recognition for 2024
At the annual conference held on Thursday, the North Carolina Association of County Clerks (NCACC) awarded Melissa Long, Deputy Clerk to the Board of New Hanover County, with the 2024 Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk of the Year Award.
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Master Gardener Volunteer Association announces annual plant sale in New Hanover County
The Master Gardener Volunteer Association is preparing for its 38th annual plant sale, scheduled to take place from April 10-13 at the New Hanover County Arboretum and N.C. Cooperative Extension, located at 6206 Oleander Drive.
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New Hanover County seeks community involvement in boards and committees
New Hanover County is inviting its residents to engage more actively in local governance by applying for roles on various boards and committees.
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New Hanover County Funding Committee to meet to discuss non-county agency funding
The New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee has scheduled meetings to discuss non-county agency funding for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
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New Hanover opens applications for agriculture cost share funds
The New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District has announced the opening of applications for the North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program.
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New Hanover County Funding Committee plans meetings to discuss 2025-2026 non-county agency funds
Notice has been released regarding the upcoming meetings of the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee.
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New Hanover County hosts Plant an Azalea Week to enhance community gardens
New Hanover County, NC – In collaboration with the Cape Fear Garden Club, Inc. Civic Improvements Committee, New Hanover County Parks and Gardens and the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County are gearing up for this year’s Plant an Azalea Week.
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In 2022, New Hanover County ranks 76th among North Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,942
In 2022, residents of New Hanover County received an average of $11,942 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th lowest in North Carolina.
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New Hanover County invites residents to discuss comprehensive plan updates
Staff from New Hanover County's Planning and Land Use Department are organizing a series of pop-up events to inform residents about the ongoing update to the county's Comprehensive Plan, known as Destination 2050.
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New Hanover County enforces local burn ban following statewide guidance
New Hanover County, NC – In response to increased fire risks, the N.C. Forest Service has announced a ban on all open burning across the state.
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Soil and water district supervisors join Eagles Island Task Force
A significant number of the voting members from the Soil and Water Conservation District have joined the Eagles Island Task Force.
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New Hanover County commissioners plan budget session and agenda review on March 20
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is set to conduct a Budget Work Session on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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Senior Resource Center relocates nutrition site in Carolina Beach
Residents in southern New Hanover County will soon have a new location for accessing nutrition services and other programming offered by the Senior Resource Center.
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New Hanover County opens application portal for mental health care providers Fellows Program
Graduate-level students in North Carolina studying to become psychiatric nurse practitioners or mental health providers are encouraged to apply for New Hanover County's Fellows Program.
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New Hanover County committee to discuss non-county agency funding
Notice has been issued regarding the upcoming meeting of the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee.
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New Hanover County invites residents to apply for board and committee positions
New Hanover County is inviting residents to apply for positions on various boards and committees.
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New Hanover County Board to review airport authority's annual report
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet with the Airport Authority on March 14, 2025.
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New Hanover County hosts women’s health panel during history month
The New Hanover County Commission for Women is organizing a luncheon panel discussion to mark National Women’s History Month.
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New Hanover County hosts Discover NHC event for resident education
Residents of New Hanover County, North Carolina, have an opportunity to learn about their local government through the Discover NHC event scheduled for March 15.