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Budget

Small turnout for big budget hearing

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Despite a large tax increase in Wilmington's budget proposal, few residents showed up to speak at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Full story...
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Recreation could be cut from unhealthiest county's budget

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Just three months after being named the unhealthiest county in the state, Columbus County may cut funds for recreational facilities. The proposed county budget will be unveiled tonight. Full story...
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Balancing budget puts commissioners on edge

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County staff proposed cuts and a 1.6-cent property tax increase to balance the budget. But commissioners asked them to come back with a new budget with a property tax increase of only 1.3-cents. That 0.3 cent difference equals about $1 million more in cuts. Full story...
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Inside Wilmington's budget

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video Property taxes alone won't be enough to balance the city's budget Full story...
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Teaching assistants left out of Pender budget

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There will be some noticeable absences when Pender County Schools start up next week. The school district does not yet have a finalized budget, but School Board Chair Tom Roper said TAs currently are not budgeted for. Full story...
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State budget goes back to drawing board

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House and Senate Democrats thought Tuesday was going to be an important day. They expected a vote on the state budget, but it turns out that plan quickly began to crumble. Governor Bev Perdue was apparently not happy with the deal the two Houses had made.

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NHC Board of Education to vote on proposed budget Tuesday

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The New Hanover County Board of Education will vote on its proposed budget Tuesday. Superintendent Al Lerch said this has been the most challenging budget process in his 25 years with county schools. Full story...
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Public hearing for Brunswick County proposed budget

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Brunswick County residents will get the chance to voice their concerns about the county's proposed budget. The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday night. Full story...
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City of Wilmington's proposed budget out for next year

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The City of Wilmington's proposed budget for next year is out. It is being touted as a bare bones proposition. Full story...
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NC ranked 34th in pork barrelling

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The taxpayer watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste ranks North Carolina 34th in pork barrel spending. Yesterday the group released its annual Pig Book, which draws attention to government spending. Full story...
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NHC school budget the topic at a work session Thursday night

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The finance committee will give its recommendations for next year's budget. Board members will be able to ask questions and make their own recommendations. Full story...
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Wilmington Council votes to delay construction projects

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Wilmington City County voted Tuesday night to transfer nearly $4 million from construction project funds to the city's general fund. Full story...
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City Council to meet Friday about additional budget cuts

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videoBudget cuts are likely on the way for the city of Wilmington. City Council expects the amount of money the city gets from property and sales tax to drop this fiscal year. Full story...
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Budget deficit may increase property taxes

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The City of Wilmington is faced with some difficult decisions about how to correct its budget situation. The city is $6 million over budget due to a mistake New Hanover County made calculating the tax rate. Full story...
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