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Senator Budd supports budget resolution ahead of Senate vote

U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) expressed his support for the upcoming Senate vote on the budget resolution.

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 4, 2025

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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.

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 4, 2025

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New Hanover County Funding Committee to meet to discuss non-county agency funding

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 4, 2025

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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Brunswick County saw 20.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 29.3% of income in Brunswick County, an alarming 20.3% surge from 9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Local Government Meeting today in Southeast North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 3, 2025

Southeast North Carolina City Council Meeting starting at 5 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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New Hanover opens applications for agriculture cost share funds

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 3, 2025

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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Senator Budd urges Canadian action against cartels at U.S.-Canada border

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Budd from North Carolina addressed the Senate, calling for Canada to play a significant role in stopping criminal cartels from using the U.S.-Canada border to transport illicit fentanyl into the United States.

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Local Government Meeting today in Southeast North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 1, 2025

Southeast North Carolina City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this April in Southeast North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 31, 2025

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

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

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 31, 2025

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

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New Hanover County Funding Committee plans meetings to discuss 2025-2026 non-county agency funds

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 31, 2025

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

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 31, 2025

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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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.

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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.

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In 2022, New Hanover County ranks 76th among North Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,942

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 24, 2025

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

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 24, 2025

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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Pender County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Pender County, providing an average of $1,206 per capita to residents.

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New Hanover County enforces local burn ban following statewide guidance

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 20, 2025

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

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 19, 2025

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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Rep David Rouzer discusses agriculture day celebration and other key issues

By SE North Carolina News | Mar 19, 2025

U.S Congressman David Rouzer expressed appreciation for farmers on National Ag Day (March 18), addressed international relations concerning Hamas-Israel conflict later that day (March 18), followed by discussing nuclear energy during his visit at...