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Commissioner White outlines ‘frightening trend’ in county address response
Days after New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr. detailed the county’s recent efforts to foster economic growth and support education...
UPDATED: Mostly passing marks on A-F school grades
Much-anticipated letter grades for public schools statewide were released today, and while two-thirds of schools received a C or better, the grades reflect a...
Disputes over county spending divide commissionersÂ
Concerns about county spending and county debt divided the New Hanover County Commissioners Feb. 2, both during a State of the County address outlining...
Taller buildings again opposed by residents, town leadersÂ
"We assure you that we are not hotshot commercial developers from up north trying to make a fast buck. We are your neighbors, both...
Nearly a week prior to his annual State of the City address scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo sounded...
Ongoing support requested for beach projects
Coastal issues played a prominent role in New Hanover County’s legislative priorities for 2015, laid out in a Jan. 30 meeting with state lawmakers...
Chamber looks at big picture for 2015
After a busy 2014, the Wrightsville Beach Chamber of Commerce has set its sights on big picture items for its priorities in 2015.
Chamber board...
Many local beach town leaders are left with more questions than answers following a recent announcement that offshore oil and gas operations could soon...
City council focuses on crime and development
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By Cullen Lea
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The subject of crime was highlighted during the Wilmington City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3. Despite four homicides in the city in...
Board recommends tighter regulations for boat rentals
Scott Weismantel hopes to open a boat rental facility in Wrightsville Beach as soon as he receives approval from town leaders. The Wrightsville Beach...
