New Hanover County
Recent News About New Hanover County
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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.
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Special Birthday
Two very special birthdays today! A.B. turned 71 and V.N. turned 101 years young.
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Basketball Game
We had a great time at the Brandon's Battle Charity Basketball game.
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A.L.I.C.E. Program
Monday, Trinity Methodist Church’s Preschool had their teachers go through the A.L.I.C.E. Program
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Elements program
On Monday, Allie Hernandez, a family support worker, arranged for the Elements program to host a barbershop at their building.
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NHSO Case
NHSO Case # 2023-01392 Crime: Larceny
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Williston Middle School
Today at Williston Middle School, S.R.O. Deputy Teachey had a discussion with a classroom full of at-risk students.
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Wax Museum
Across the district, students and educators are celebrating Black History Month.
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Bowl Tournament
Today NHCS held its 3rd Annual Middle School Black History Bowl Tournament sponsored by the Alex Highsmith Family Foundation.