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

Government events this week in Southeast North Carolina: March 30 - April 5

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

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.

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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SE North Carolina News area weekly mass times

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the SE North Carolina News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

New Hanover County: Medicaid made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in New Hanover County, providing an average of $1,521 per capita to residents.

Bipartisan bill seeks aid for families impacted by opioid crisis

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Ted Budd from North Carolina and Ben Ray Luján from New Mexico have introduced the bipartisan Families Care Act.

1 gas station in cities throughout New Hanover County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of diesel in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Budd tours storm-damaged areas in Western North Carolina

U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) has launched his 100 County Tour with a series of visits across Western North Carolina.

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Saniya Rivers, former Eugene Ashley High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Monday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

The North Carolina State Wolfpack won 83-49.

Which former SE North Carolina News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 28?

This former SE North Carolina News area high school standout will be in action on Friday, March 28.

1 gas station in cities throughout Pender County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pender County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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.

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.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across New Hanover County in week ending Mar. 15