New Hanover Co. Commissioners sworn in, elect chair & vice-chair
For the first time in decades there is a democrat majority on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
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State lawmakers discuss taxes and business
It has been six months since the Republican-led US Congress passed a tax overhaul. Wednesday morning business owners in the area got a chance to speak with two lawmakers about changes they hope will keep the economy growing.
How much will it cost for CFPUA to rebrand?
Could changes be in store for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority and how much could they cost?
New process in place for funding nonprofits in New Hanover County
When it comes to funding nonprofits in New Hanover County there is now a new process in place. Instead of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners having full control a committee will be formed to vet those applying for funding.
CFPUA review finds staff handled GenX info appropriately
The CFPUA Board of Directors will hold another special meeting this afternoon to discuss GenX and how the utility handled the information about the toxin.
CFPUA board members are disappointed they didn't know about GenX sooner
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority customers want answers about Gen-X and it's possible contamination of our drinking water, but CFPUA board chairman Mike Brown would not answer the tough questions and even took off his microphone.
Lone commissioner holding community meeting on proposed budget
A New Hanover County commissioner is holding a community meeting tonight on the proposed budget.
Zapple still holding budget meeting after public hearing postponed
A New Hanover County Commissioner is planning a community meeting on June 5 after a public hearing for the proposed budget was cancelled that day.
New Hanover Commissioners vote to cap own travel expenses
The New Hanover County Commissioners voted to add themselves to a travel policy today that will cap their travel expenses.
Teachers talk priorities during luncheon
Principals, teachers, and state legislators break bread while tackling the big issues in the classroom across New Hanover County.
2 incumbent New Hanover commissioners sworn in
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met this morning and now, after a delay, the board is complete.
New Hanover County begins commission recount
Tonight, we will officially know the results of the New Hanover County Commissioner’s race, one month after the election.
New Hanover Co. Commission candidate requests recount following canvass
After a delayed canvass, the New Hanover County Commission race remains almost unchange
New Hanover Commission winners unchanged after vote canvass; recount possible
The top three finishers in the race for New Hanover County Commission are the same after the county's board of elections canvassed votes today, though their order of finish did change.
New Hanover County Commissioner-elect responds to tight race
It was a tight race for several elections Tuesday night, including the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
New Hanover County Commission results extremely close
After several changes throughout the night, incumbents Jonathan Barfield and Woody White held their seats on the New Hanover County commission along with new comer Patricia Kusek, but the vote counts are all extremely close.
Commission candidate calls 'harlot' signs 'dirty form of campaigning'
A New Hanover County commission candidate said the campaign is getting dirty after several signs popped up calling her a harlot.
ONLY ON 3: New Hanover to send 4, including lame duck commissioner to conference
Questions have been raised after a New Hanover County commissioner, who was not re-elected, plans to fly across the country for a national counties conference.
Beth Dawson reacts to losing bid for New Hanover Co. commission
New Hanover County Commission Chair Beth Dawson lost her bid in the primary to be one of the Republicans on the November ballot.
Beth Dawson loses bid for another run on New Hanover County Commission
Woody White, Patricia Kusek and Derrick Hickey beat Dawson. Hickey edged out the incumbent by 368 votes.
New Hanover County GOP commission candidates discuss negative ads
The race for three county commission seats has been competitive in New Hanover County since the beginning.
Republicans release video response to State of County address
New Hanover County Commissioner Woody white and fellow candidates for the March primary election released a video response to Beth Dawson's state of the county address delivered yesterday.
Beth Dawson gives State of the County Address, White announces a rebuttal
County Commission Chair Beth Dawson delivered some good news in the State of the County Address.
FIRST ON 3: New Hanover Co. Commission candidate finds fake Instagram account
A New Hanover County commission candidate is speaking out tonight after she says a fake Instagram account was created under her name.