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AnnexationSouthport annexation all but deadSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 1:07pm.READ MORE: New Hanover Co. signs petition against Monkey Junction annexationSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 5:30pm.READ MORE: 
Wilmington city leaders hope their annexation of Monkey Junction will survive a petition challenge from property owners. If so, they're not getting any help from the New Hanover County Commission.
Full story...Anti-annexation petitions still have a long way to goSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 4:49pm.READ MORE:
The New Hanover County Board of Elections sent out 2,032 letters to affected property owners. The board is now reviewing the petitions it's gotten back so far.s gotten back so far.
Full story... » Businesses have different views of Monkey Junction, annexation's impactSubmitted by Asha Dave on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 3:29pm.READ MORE:
Monkey Junction has long been a hub of business in our area. It's part of why the City of Wilmington wants to annex it. Several new businesses are setting up shop there, but others that have called the crossroads home for years say it's a dead end.
Full story...Petitions to oppose Monkey Junction annexation due Nov. 29Submitted by Katie Harden on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:44pm.READ MORE:
The Board of Elections wants to know what property owners in Monkey Junction think of annexation. New Hanover County sent out letters Thursday asking property owners if they want to deny Wilmington's annexation of Monkey Junction.
Full story... » Lawmakers OK major rewrite of NC annexation rulesSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 9:48am.READ MORE:
The biggest change in the law would let property owners block an annexation if 60 percent of them sign a petition of opposition. The town or city would be barred from trying again for three years.
Full story... » Annexation rules changes head to full SenateSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 3:36pm.READ MORE: Annexation approved by Southport AldermenSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 11:19pm.READ MORE:
After all the anticipation and public hearings on annexation, the time for a vote in Southport finally came. The Board of Aldermen passed the proposed annexation of Smithville Woods, Jabbertown Road and other areas north of Southport, but there may be a way to stop it.
Full story...FIRST ON 3: Castle Hayne Incorporation Bill passes senateSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 3:36pm.READ MORE:
Castle Hayne is a step closer to becoming a town. The North Carolina Senate this afternoon approved a bill to let voters decide whether to incorporate.
Full story... » FIRST ON 3: State Court of Appeals upholds Wilmington's annexation of Monkey JunctionSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 12:20pm.READ MORE:
The NC Court of Appeals today upheld Wilmington's annexation of Monkey Junction. Opponents can still appeal to the NC Supreme Court.
Full story... » Southport Aldermen postpone annexation voteSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 10:35pm.READ MORE:
Those who live in the proposed annexation areas surrounding Southport will have to wait one more week before the Board of Aldermen makes their final vote.
Full story...Forced annexation changes heard in committeeSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 3:31pm.READ MORE:
A bill to strengthen the position of North Carolina landowners who don't want to be forced into a municipality against their will got tripped up as lawmakers work out details to help low-income neighborhoods that want to be annexed.
Full story... » Aldermen a no-show at Southport annexation hearingSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 11:59pm.READ MORE:
Folks down in Southport are not too happy about the city's annexation plans. A public hearing was held Tuesday night to discuss the plans. The Southport Aldermen voted in March to begin the process of annexing more than 400 acres surrounding the city.
Full story...Annexation bill would give say to landownersSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 8:45am.READ MORE:
Property owners who don't want their land swallowed up by a North Carolina municipality against their will may soon have a new method to stop it.
Full story... » Lawmakers reviewing involuntary annexation lawSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 3:04pm.READ MORE: |
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