Water quality alert issued for East Salisbury Street beach access
Recreational water quality officials from the North Carolina Department of Energy and Natural Resources alerted the public Tuesday, July 22, that initial testing of...
Commissioners uphold tree-removal ordinance
New Hanover County Commissioners took no formal action on a request to modify county penalties for unauthorized tree removal.
The modification request was made by...
Berger’s probation violation case continues
New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger’s probation violation case, scheduled for a July 22 hearing, was postponed after a forensic mental evaluation found him...
Public hearing on school bond planned
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has taken steps toward presenting a $160 million school bond to county voters this fall.
During a July...
School board prepped to assume new responsibilities
The New Hanover County Board of Education was trained to fulfill its new role as Board of Directors for the county Head Start program...
Proposed clean water rules raise local concerns
Definitions in the Clean Water Act could halt future development and burden property owners with additional permits and regulations.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and...
Surf charities benefit from Keller Foundation
For North Carolina’s surf school charities, July is Helen Keller Foundation Month.
“We want to leave the world a better place,” said Keller Johnson-Thompson, announcing...
Sea turtle program to entertain, educate
On July 24, the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History will teach elementary school-aged children about sea turtles with photographs, stories, cookies and more.
The program...
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Monday, July 28
North Carolina Holiday Flotilla board meeting
6 p.m., North Carolina Holiday Flotilla office
A Penny Saved: Preschool Financial Fair
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A Penny Saved: Preschool Financial Fair
New Hanover County Regional Library Main Branch
Monday, July 28, 2 p.m.
Kids will be taught the difference between financial needs...