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Posted on: February 14, 2023

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

Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Joint Subcommittee (Elected Officials) and Staff Committee on Opioid Settlement Proceeds will meet on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the City of Wilmington - City Attorney’s Conference Room (2nd Floor) at 305 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC. 

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Veteran Services relocating offices, will resume in-person services on October 9

Posted on: September 22, 2023

New Hanover County Health and Human Services to host drive-thru flu vaccines

Posted on: September 21, 2023

Volunteers needed to help with income tax assistance programs

Posted on: September 20, 2023

Cape Fear Latinos Festival rescheduled for September 30

Posted on: September 20, 2023

Public Notice: Health and Human Services Board Meeting for Sept. 19 Canceled

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Public Notice: Surplus property for sale to non-profits then general public

Posted on: September 18, 2023

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

Posted on: September 13, 2023

Public Notice: NHC-City of Wilmington Community Relations Advisory Committee meeting on Sept. 26

Posted on: September 11, 2023

Collaboration brings Cape Fear Latinos Festival to Live Oak Pavilion on September 23

Posted on: September 7, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: September 1, 2023

New Hanover County announces delayed opening due to Hurricane Idalia

Posted on: August 30, 2023

Public Notice of Closed Session following August 31 Agenda Review

Posted on: August 29, 2023

Public Notice: Board of Commissioners to hold Public Hearing on September 5

Posted on: August 28, 2023

New Hanover County recognized at N.C. Association of County Commissioners event

Posted on: August 28, 2023

West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes during testing

Posted on: August 25, 2023

Public Notice of NHC Commission for Women monthly meeting reschedule

Posted on: August 18, 2023

New Hanover County resiliency work highlighted in national publication

Posted on: August 18, 2023

Information on Connected to Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship Program now available

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Suleyman honored by NC Coastal Federation with Pelican Award

Posted on: August 16, 2023

Public Notice: Joint Special Meeting with New Hanover County Planning Board

Posted on: August 15, 2023

As new school year begins, COVID-19 protocols remain crucial

Posted on: August 11, 2023

Public Notice: New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Community Relations Advisory Committee Meeting

Posted on: August 10, 2023

Health and Human Services hosting Pre-K Health Fair on August 17

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Public Notice: New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee to meet Friday, August 11

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Registration open for August 22 listening session for caretakers of special education students

Posted on: August 8, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: August 3, 2023

Project Grace Update: Revised development agreement includes $4.6 million in cost savings

Posted on: August 2, 2023

WIC offers in-person consultations to provide nutritional, health guidance for young children

Posted on: August 1, 2023

Equity Award recipients announced, tickets now available for third annual gala

Posted on: July 31, 2023

National Association of Counties adopts resolution offered by New Hanover County Commissioners

Posted on: July 28, 2023

Property tax bills arriving soon, flexible payment options offered

Posted on: July 25, 2023

New Hanover County earns 11 Achievement Awards from National Association of Counties

Posted on: July 24, 2023

New Hanover County Equity and Inclusion Summit set for September 14-15

Posted on: July 19, 2023

New Hanover County Commissioners adopt new five-year strategic plan

Posted on: July 18, 2023

Proposals now being accepted for workforce housing funding

Posted on: July 17, 2023

Limberger selected to serve as New Hanover County Permitting Director

Posted on: July 13, 2023

Health and Human Services Board to meet July 18 at Government Center; Subcommittee meeting to follow

Posted on: July 12, 2023

Airlie Gardens hosting ninth annual Family Fun Night on July 15

Posted on: July 11, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: July 5, 2023

Williston Legacy Graduation will stream live online via WECT on July 1

Posted on: June 28, 2023

International consulate representatives coming to provide assistance for citizens

Posted on: June 21, 2023

Wanda Copley presented Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award

Posted on: June 19, 2023

Nominations being accepted for third annual New Hanover County Equity Awards

Posted on: June 15, 2023

New Hanover County Mobile Dental Unit holds Open House at new summer location

Posted on: June 14, 2023

Joint Special Meeting with the New Hanover County Airport Authority

Posted on: June 13, 2023

Board of Elections Regular Meeting Notice- June 2023

Posted on: June 9, 2023

Commissioners adopt budget with half-cent property tax reduction for Fiscal Year 2023-24

Posted on: June 7, 2023

Tim Lowe selected to lead New Hanover County Engineering

Posted on: June 7, 2023

Health and Human Services teaming up with community partners to increase access to Economic Services

Posted on: June 2, 2023

Third annual “Read across the County” centers on music as universal language

Posted on: June 1, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: June 1, 2023

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

Posted on: May 30, 2023

New Hanover County celebrates 11 employees with Hall of Honor award

Posted on: May 26, 2023

Additional $75 million from hospital partnership proceeds distributed

Posted on: May 25, 2023

Josh Smith named as Chief Communications Officer for New Hanover County

Posted on: May 22, 2023

Register of Deeds’ downtown office now an official passport acceptance facility

Posted on: May 17, 2023

New Hanover County Fire Rescue continues monitoring mulch fire off North Kerr Avenue

Posted on: May 12, 2023

Senior Resource Center hosting Health and Resource Fair on May 17

Posted on: May 12, 2023

Animal awareness, safe practices encouraged following positive rabies test

Posted on: May 11, 2023

As Public Health Emergency ends, local COVID-19 dashboard will sunset

Posted on: May 10, 2023

Project Grace Update: New Development Agreement Proposed

Posted on: May 10, 2023

Public Notice of Change of Time for May 11 Agenda Review

Posted on: May 9, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: May 4, 2023

Health and Human Services offering vaccines related to international travel

Posted on: May 3, 2023

Strawfield Drive road closure starting May 1 for stormwater pipe replacement

Posted on: April 28, 2023

Gattison promoted to Director of Port City United

Posted on: April 26, 2023

New Hanover County holds ribbon cutting for new Government Center

Posted on: April 25, 2023

Historical marker celebrating local civil rights leader to be unveiled on May 1

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

Arboretum earns national recognition from American Public Gardens Association

Posted on: April 6, 2023

Awardees of County’s Nonprofit Capacity Building grants announced

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

Plant an Azalea Week launch event scheduled for April 4

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

Artists invited to apply for 2023 Airlie art exhibit – Turtley Awesome

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

COVID-19 vaccine distribution shifting to Health and Human Services Clinic

Posted on: March 17, 2023

Public Notice of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Smith appointed by Commissioners to serve as New Hanover County Attorney

Posted on: March 6, 2023

Public Notice of Strategic Planning Work Session

Posted on: March 6, 2023

Community input encouraged for Northchase Library planning

Posted on: March 3, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: March 1, 2023

Social Services helping connect families with resources as emergency allotments come to end

Posted on: February 27, 2023

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

Posted on: February 24, 2023

Public Notice of Budget Work Sessions

Posted on: February 23, 2023

Campbell named Health Director for New Hanover County

Posted on: February 20, 2023

Community encouraged to take survey, share priorities for New Hanover County’s Strategic Plan

Posted on: February 20, 2023

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

Posted on: February 16, 2023

2023 State of the County Address to be held March 6

Posted on: February 15, 2023

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

Posted on: February 9, 2023

Collins appointed to serve as New Hanover County Register of Deeds

Posted on: February 8, 2023

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: February 3, 2023

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

Posted on: February 1, 2023

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

Posted on: February 1, 2023

Free tax preparation and filing starts Feb. 1 in New Hanover County

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

Posted on: January 18, 2023

New Hanover County joins partners in dedication ceremony for The Healing Place

Posted on: January 17, 2023

Energy bill assistance available for New Hanover County residents

Posted on: January 12, 2023

Port City United hosting Fresh Chance Friday with employment and expungement resources

Posted on: January 10, 2023

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

Posted on: January 9, 2023

TreeFest set for January 20-21 at Independence Mall

Posted on: January 9, 2023

New Hanover County CDC Community Level Increases to High

Posted on: January 6, 2023

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

Posted on: January 4, 2023

Barfield selected to N.C. Institute of Political Leadership Board of Directors

Posted on: December 21, 2022

Yearly tree recycling program for New Hanover County residents begins Dec. 26

Posted on: December 19, 2022

New Hanover County launches modern, customer-friendly website

Posted on: December 15, 2022

Updated COVID-19 boosters available for everyone 6 months and older at Pandemic Operations Center

Posted on: December 13, 2022

Nonprofits encouraged to apply for the county’s Capacity Building Grants, take part in info sessions

Posted on: December 13, 2022

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: December 7, 2022

New Hanover County Public Health Department awarded reaccreditation designation

Posted on: December 7, 2022

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners take oath of office, elect Chair, Vice-Chair

Posted on: December 5, 2022

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

Posted on: December 2, 2022

Pandemic Operations Call Center gets a new number

Posted on: December 1, 2022

Public Notice of New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting

Posted on: November 30, 2022

New Hanover County Health and Human Services recognizes World AIDS Day, offers free testing

Posted on: November 30, 2022

Public Notice: December 1 Board of Commissioners Agenda Review Canceled

Posted on: November 29, 2022

Volunteers needed for income tax assistance programs

Posted on: November 22, 2022

New Hanover County holds dedication ceremony for new Government Center facility

Posted on: November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving precautions encouraged, COVID-19 vaccines and booster available on walk-in basis

Posted on: November 18, 2022

Commissioner Hays selected to National Housing Task Force

Posted on: November 17, 2022

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

Posted on: November 16, 2022

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

Posted on: November 16, 2022

New Hanover County Attorney Wanda Copley retiring at end of June

Posted on: November 16, 2022

New Hanover County Fire Rescue ready to ‘Fill the Boot’ for Muscular Dystrophy Association help

Posted on: November 7, 2022

Safety measures encouraged to help avoid COVID-19, other respiratory viruses

Posted on: November 4, 2022

Residents asked to join county in Operation Green Light to honor veterans

Posted on: November 3, 2022

Non-County Agency Funding applications open November 10, training sessions held prior

Posted on: November 2, 2022

Residents encouraged to dispose of unneeded medication during Take Back Day

Posted on: October 28, 2022

Workforce Housing Advisory Committee Special Meeting to be held November 2

Posted on: October 25, 2022

Updated COVID-19 boosters are now available to everyone 5 and older

Posted on: October 21, 2022

1898 Remembrance events feature an array of opportunities for learning, involvement

Posted on: October 20, 2022

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: October 19, 2022

New Hanover County names Conners as Public Library Director

Posted on: October 14, 2022

Health and Human Services encourages safe sleeping habits to protect infants

Posted on: October 13, 2022

Public Notice: Agenda Review for October 13 canceled

Posted on: October 12, 2022

Pandemic Operations Center updates operations, no longer providing on-site COVID testing

Posted on: October 7, 2022

Board of Commissioners approve funding to help create 152 new workforce housing units

Posted on: October 3, 2022

New Hanover County Public Health offers drive-thru flu vaccines in October

Posted on: October 3, 2022

County plans to resume normal operations Saturday as impacts from Hurricane Ian move out of area

Posted on: September 30, 2022

New Hanover County offices, attractions & courts closed Friday, September 30

Posted on: September 30, 2022

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: September 29, 2022

New Hanover County actively monitoring Hurricane Ian

Posted on: September 28, 2022

Residents encouraged to learn more, attend info sessions for quarter-cent transportation sales tax

Posted on: September 27, 2022

CERT Training prepares residents to respond and help neighbors in emergencies

Posted on: September 23, 2022