New Hanover County
Recent News About New Hanover County
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New Hanover County Equity Awards
New Hanover County Equity Awards.
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New Hanover County surpasses 20,000 total COVID-19 cases, data shows upward trends in case counts
New Hanover County surpasses 20,000 total COVID-19 cases, data shows upward trends in case counts.
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COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER: Join Us at Nash County Senior Center
Are you interested in joining the senior center, but don't know how?
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Wilmington, New Hanover County celebrate Echo Farms Park upgrades
In late October, the completion of a $3 million Echo Farms Park renovation project was finally celebrated with a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting, New Hanover County said in a release.
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How New Hanover County uses 30% of CARES Act funds to help residents, small businesses
A high-ranking New Hanover County official said the government used some of the $8.6 million in COVID-19 relief funding to support community members and businesses during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 cases continue to decrease in New Hanover County, reducing need for drive-thru testing
During the last week of July, New Hanover County was averaging 53 new COVID-19 cases a day, but that number has since dropped to 22 positive tests per day, county officials said in late-August.
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North Carolina still dealing with post-Hurricane Isaias cleanup
The North Carolina Department of Transportation said on Aug. 7 that the cleanup and repair effort continues after Hurrican Isaias blew through the area in early August.
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Fishing, some other COVID-19 restrictions removed in New Hanover County following protests
In New Hanover County, strict COVID-19 shutdown rules caused a grassroots citizen uprising that resulted in local leaders reversing some of their restrictions.
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New Hanover County allowing certain businesses to return unopened alcohol for businesses hurt by COVID-19 response
Some New Hanover County businesses with a liquor-by-the-drink license can return a portion of their unopened alcohol to help offset financial losses created from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Hanover County lifts some coronavirus social restrictions
New Hanover County extended its stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic but has also lifted some restrictions.
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Judge took leaflet from voter at polling site, man claims
The New Hanover County Board of Elections has received a complaint against a judge for alleged election intimidation.
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New Hanover County receives additional $5.5 million in hurricane relief
New Hanover County is set to receive an additional $5.5 million in reimbursement for costs related to Hurricane Florence, according to an announcement last month from state officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Potential sale of the New Hanover medical center stokes controversy
The possible sale of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC), the region’s largest health care provider, has divided local residents and lawmakers as they delve into the issue.