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Posted on: March 6, 2023

Public Notice of Strategic Planning Work Session

Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a Strategic Planning Work Session on March 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the development of a new five-year strategic plan. The meeting will be held at the New Hanover County Northeast Regional Library in the David M. Paynter Assembly Room, 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC. 

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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

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

Posted on: February 14, 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

Project Grace lease agreement not approved by LGC, County plans to continue moving forward

Posted on: September 22, 2022

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

Posted on: September 22, 2022

Joint partnership between county and city aims to connect homeless with resources

Posted on: September 19, 2022

New Hanover County offers COVID vaccines, updated boosters and flu vaccines, free to all residents

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

Posted on: September 14, 2022

New Hanover County completes annual report, helps ensure discounted flood insurance rates

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

Updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters available at Pandemic Operations Center

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

Current versions of COVID-19 boosters paused for those 12 and over, updated boosters available soon

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

Posted on: August 23, 2022

First Case of Monkeypox Identified in New Hanover County

Posted on: August 22, 2022

CDC updates COVID-19 guidelines on safeguards, isolation

Posted on: August 19, 2022

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

New Hanover County monitors monkeypox, offers vaccinations and education to reduce risk

Posted on: August 11, 2022

NC Search and Rescue Task Force 11 taking part in water rescue training August 15-16

Posted on: August 10, 2022

Pandemic Operations Center to offer Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on: August 3, 2022

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees

Posted on: August 3, 2022

WIC offers breastfeeding support, helps families meet nutritional needs

Posted on: August 3, 2022

West Nile Virus identified locally, preventative measures recommended

Posted on: July 29, 2022

Property tax bills arriving soon, flexible payment options offered

Posted on: July 29, 2022

New Hanover County COVID metrics remain elevated, interventions encouraged

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

Posted on: June 28, 2022

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

Breeding ground awareness crucial as mosquito season begins

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

County’s CDC Community Level still low, vaccines for kids 6 months and older expected soon

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