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New Hanover County: Medicare dependency reached 5% in 2022

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5% of income in New Hanover County, providing an average of $3,073 per capita to residents.

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2022: Brunswick County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Brunswick County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 25.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 21%.

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Bipartisan effort led to propose National Lineman Appreciation Day

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 18, 2025

Congressman David Rouzer of North Carolina, alongside Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska, Congresswoman Deborah Ross of North Carolina, and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, has introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate...

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Local Government Meetings today in Southeast North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 15, 2025

Southeast North Carolina Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Southeast North Carolina: April 13-19

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 14, 2025

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

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New Hanover County Commissioners to hold public budget work session on April 21

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 14, 2025

Notice of a budget work session by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has been issued.

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Pender County: Residents received $111.97 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Pender County, providing an average of $1,703 per capita to residents.

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New Hanover County Deputy Clerk receives state recognition for 2024

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 11, 2025

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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Senate passes resolution to honor Gold Star spouses with designated day

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 11, 2025

The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Ted Budd that designates April 5, 2025, as Gold Star Wives Day.

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Senator Budd introduces bill targeting foreign-owned retailers on military bases

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Budd, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has put forward the Military Installation Retail Security Act.

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Local Government Meeting today in Southeast North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 8, 2025

Southeast North Carolina City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government event this week in Southeast North Carolina: April 6-12

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 7, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Southeast North Carolina this week.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Association announces annual plant sale in New Hanover County

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 7, 2025

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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Brunswick County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Brunswick County, providing an average of $1,389 per capita to residents.

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Senator Budd supports budget resolution ahead of Senate vote

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 4, 2025

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

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New Hanover County seeks community involvement in boards and committees

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 4, 2025

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

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.