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Posted on: February 9, 2023

Public Notice: Board of Commissioners to hold Special Meeting on February 17

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:15 a.m. at the New Hanover County Government Center in the Harrell Conference Room, located at 230 Government Center Drive in Wilmington, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) concerning a personnel matter.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Public Notice of Change of Time for May 11 Agenda Review

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Posted on: May 4, 2023

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

New Hanover County holds ribbon cutting for new Government Center

Posted on: April 25, 2023

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

New Hanover County following new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines

Posted on: April 24, 2023

Public Notice of Budget Work Session on April 27

Posted on: April 24, 2023

Airlie Gardens announces lineup for summer concerts

Posted on: April 21, 2023

Scalise appointed to serve as New Hanover County Commissioner

Posted on: April 17, 2023

Public Notice: Agenda Review for April 13 Canceled

Posted on: April 11, 2023

Public Notice: Health and Human Services Board to meet April 18; Subcommittee meeting to follow

Posted on: April 10, 2023

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Posted on: April 6, 2023

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

Public Notice: April 3 Board of Commissioners meeting to stream live on YouTube

Posted on: April 3, 2023

Jessica Loeper named newest Assistant County Manager

Posted on: April 3, 2023

Workforce Housing Advisory Committee April 5 meeting canceled, rescheduled for April 12

Posted on: March 31, 2023

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: March 30, 2023

Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors to meet April 5

Posted on: March 30, 2023

Tree Planting Dedication & Community Gathering in Memory of Commissioner Hays

Posted on: March 29, 2023

New materials now able to be recycled in New Hanover County, City of Wilmington

Posted on: March 29, 2023

New Government Center Complex opens for business Monday, April 3

Posted on: March 29, 2023

Public Notice: Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors meeting March 30

Posted on: March 27, 2023

County mourns sudden passing of Commissioner Deb Hays

Posted on: March 26, 2023

Public Notice: New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee to meet Saturday, March 25

Posted on: March 23, 2023

Revised Public Notice of Budget Work Session

Posted on: March 22, 2023

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Public Notice: New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee to meet March 23-24

Posted on: March 20, 2023

Surplus property from Government Center for sale to nonprofits then general public

Posted on: March 20, 2023

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Public Notice of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners

Posted on: March 13, 2023

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Posted on: March 6, 2023

Public Notice of Strategic Planning Work Session

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: March 1, 2023

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Public Notice: New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee to meet March 2-3

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Public Notice of Budget Work Sessions

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Public Notice: New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee to meet February 21-22

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Public Notice: City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Joint Subcommittee to meet on February 20

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Collins appointed to serve as New Hanover County Register of Deeds

Posted on: February 8, 2023

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Posted on: February 3, 2023

Public Notice: Board of Commissioners to hold Closed Session on February 2

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Public Notice: New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee to meet February 9

Posted on: February 1, 2023

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

New Hanover County sees progress, successes at end of five-year strategic plan

Posted on: January 23, 2023

New Hanover County CDC Community Level Returns to Low

Posted on: January 20, 2023

Public Notice: January 19 Board of Commissioners Agenda Review Canceled

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Posted on: January 17, 2023

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Posted on: January 12, 2023

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Public Notice: Health and Human Services Board to meet January 17; Subcommittee meeting to follow

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Public Notice: City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Joint Subcommittee to meet on January 10

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Posted on: December 15, 2022

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Posted on: December 13, 2022

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Public Notice: Health and Human Services Board meeting rescheduled, subcommittee meeting canceled

Posted on: December 2, 2022

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Public Notice of New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting

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Posted on: November 30, 2022

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

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Posted on: November 18, 2022

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Posted on: November 17, 2022

Public Notice: City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Joint Subcommittee to meet on December 6

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Surplus property for sale to non-profits then general public

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Posted on: September 29, 2022

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Posted on: September 22, 2022

New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District to hold special meeting September 27

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Posted on: September 16, 2022

Public Notice: HHS Historically Marginalized Populations Subcommittee to meet September 20

Posted on: September 15, 2022

County Commissioners, Manager appointed to National Association of Counties committees

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Posted on: September 13, 2022

Gap Rental Assistance program to continue under updated guidelines

Posted on: September 12, 2022

Parks & Gardens hosting BioBlitz events in celebration of pollinators

Posted on: September 7, 2022

Eligibility for the Monkeypox vaccine, Jynneos, expands

Posted on: September 7, 2022

Workforce Housing Advisory Committee Education & Awareness Subcommittee to meet September 14

Posted on: September 7, 2022

Commissioners approve Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Strategy

Posted on: September 6, 2022

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Posted on: September 6, 2022

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: September 2, 2022

West Nile Virus found in local mosquitoes

Posted on: September 1, 2022

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Posted on: August 31, 2022

New Hanover County & local officials remain focused on emergency preparedness

Posted on: August 26, 2022

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available for ages 12 and up; CDC Community Level back at Low

Posted on: August 26, 2022

Senior Resource Center recertified as Center of Excellence by state

Posted on: August 23, 2022

Second annual Equity Awards honors community contributions

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

CDC updates COVID-19 guidelines on safeguards, isolation

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New Hanover County earns award from N.C. Association of County Commissioners

Posted on: August 18, 2022

New Hanover County Fire Rescue earns international accreditation

Posted on: August 17, 2022

Public Notice: New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee to meet August 18

Posted on: August 12, 2022

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Posted on: August 11, 2022

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Posted on: August 3, 2022

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

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Property tax bills arriving soon, flexible payment options offered

Posted on: July 29, 2022

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Posted on: July 29, 2022

New Hanover County Public Library ends overdue fines

Posted on: July 28, 2022

Public Notice: NHC Board of Commissioners to hold western bank development Work Session on August 18

Posted on: July 28, 2022

Soil & Water Conservation District mourns passing of Chair Bill Hart

Posted on: July 26, 2022

New Hanover County recognized with 10 National Achievement Awards

Posted on: July 25, 2022

Proposal process open for workforce and affordable housing funding

Posted on: July 18, 2022

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Now Available

Posted on: July 18, 2022

Rate of COVID cases keeps New Hanover County at a Medium CDC Level

Posted on: July 15, 2022

Public Notice: July 28 Board of Commissioners Agenda Review Canceled

Posted on: July 14, 2022

Airlie Gardens Hosts 8th Annual Family Fun Night on July 23

Posted on: July 14, 2022

Scholarships focused on Early Childhood Mental Health available through Smart Start

Posted on: July 12, 2022

CDC Community Level elevated to Medium for New Hanover County

Posted on: July 8, 2022

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: July 6, 2022

Pandemic Operations Team offers tips for safer holiday weekend celebrations

Posted on: July 1, 2022

Public Notice: New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors to meet July 6

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New Hanover County Medicaid Health Plan and Resource Fair on June 29

Posted on: June 27, 2022

New Hanover County launches Trails and Transit education website

Posted on: June 23, 2022

PCU Connect opens, helps residents receive needed resources

Posted on: June 22, 2022

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Posted on: June 21, 2022

COVID-19 vaccines now available for children ages 6 months and older

Posted on: June 20, 2022

Commissioners approve updates for Project Grace, will seek financial approval

Posted on: June 20, 2022

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Posted on: June 17, 2022

Public Notice: HHS Historically Marginalized Populations Subcommittee to meet June 21

Posted on: June 16, 2022

Commissioners to consider updates and next steps for Project Grace

Posted on: June 16, 2022

EPA announces updated health advisories for PFAS compounds

Posted on: June 15, 2022

Resident input needed for community health needs assessment

Posted on: June 14, 2022

New Hanover County Commissioners to attend County Assembly Day, advocate for local issues

Posted on: June 13, 2022

New Hanover County again earns Triple-A bond rating from Moody’s and S&P

Posted on: June 10, 2022

UPDATED: Nominations open, tickets now available for Equity Awards Gala

Posted on: June 8, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE: Surplus property for sale to non-profits then general public

Posted on: June 7, 2022

Second annual “Read across the County” kicks off, featuring UNCW alum’s work

Posted on: June 7, 2022

Adopted New Hanover County budget lowers property taxes, strengthens community investments

Posted on: June 6, 2022

Airlie Gardens Concert for Friday, June 3 Rescheduled

Posted on: June 3, 2022

Pandemic Operations Team monitoring COVID-19, other infectious disease info

Posted on: June 3, 2022

Applications open for New Hanover County’s Older Adult Dental Program

Posted on: June 2, 2022