New Hanover County Schools are taking a bold step to prioritize student mental health by expanding counseling services and education programs in response to pandemic challenges.
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Casey introduces innovative community engagement initiatives in local town hall meeting
Casey outlines new strategies to enhance community involvement during town hall discussion.
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June 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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The Wilmington Urban Area has just unveiled a groundbreaking 25-year transportation plan aimed at reshaping travel and connectivity, but it reveals a critical funding gap that could impact our future.
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WMPO outlines Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050 plan, highlights funding shortfalls and alternative-financing options
The Wilmington Urban Area MPO presented its newly adopted 25-year Metropolitan Transportation Plan, "Cape Fear Navigating Change 2050," summarizing a three-year development process, extensive public outreach, five guiding goals, project prioritization, and a fiscal forecast through 2050 that identified funding shortfalls and potential alternative-f
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Community leaders are rallying to save the Mary Washington Howe Pre-K Center, warning that its closure could deepen educational disparities for underserved families.
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Community leaders urge New Hanover County to keep Mary Washington Howe open
Sonia Bidderton Patrick and others advocate for preserving Mary Washington Howe Pre-K Center.
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July 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Community members are raising alarm bells over the Heron Cove development, questioning its dense design and potential environmental impact amidst passionate pleas for a more sustainable approach.
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Neighbors oppose Heron Cove development for poor planning and tree removal concerns
Community highlights density issues and alternatives in Heron Cove project's design proposal.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Help New Hanover High school students save their Lyceum program, click or copy and paste the link for more info:
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February 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Portsmouth Elementary is bursting at the seams with 114% capacity, sparking urgent calls for a traffic study and new educational facilities to keep pace with rapid community growth.
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Portsmouth Elementary faces 114% overcapacity as community demands new traffic and school studies
School overcrowding raises concerns as new developments threaten local education capacity and home values.
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Residents of Porter's Neck are rallying against a massive 304-unit development, urging for more single-family homes to preserve their community's safety and charm.
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Porter's Neck residents advocate for single family homes over proposed 304-unit development
Residents advocate for single-family homes over apartments, citing safety and community ambiance concerns.
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January 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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New Hanover County is igniting a crucial conversation about comprehensive sex education and mental health support in schools—are we ready to prioritize our students' well-being?
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New Hanover County advocates for comprehensive sex education and mental health support in schools
Parents urge retention of comprehensive sex education program and increased counseling resources.
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March 6, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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New Hanover County is at a pivotal moment as planning discussions on subdividing land could reshape the community with new residential units and accessory dwelling options.
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Middletown Loop subdivision proposal could create four new residential lots
Board members discuss potential subdivision of land into four units with ADU considerations.
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Residents are raising alarm bells over a proposed high-density townhouse development, fearing it will transform their tranquil neighborhood into a chaotic hub.
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Neighbors rally against high-density townhouse development in Porter's Neck community
Residents oppose high-density development plan, citing traffic, property value concerns, and flawed studies.
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January 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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From the Port City Daily. So we are going to get higher taxes AND less services. Great job republican ass hats
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June 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Genentech is transforming its corporate philanthropy to focus on measurable health equity through community partnerships and multiyear support, setting a new standard for impactful giving.
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Genentech shifts corporate giving toward community‑driven health equity, exec says
Genentech now favors site‑focused, multiyear grants and community co‑creation to address health disparities, the company’s head of giving told a New Hanover County webinar. Programs such as FutureLab aim to build local STEM pipelines while quarterly check‑ins and convening funders are used to measure and sustain impact.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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The New Hanover County Board has sparked controversy by rezoning 108 acres from industrial to residential, igniting debates on environmental impact and community needs.
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Board approves straight rezoning of 108 acres on Blue Clay Road to residential multifamily low‑density
The board approved a straight rezoning of roughly 108 acres along Blue Clay Road from I‑1/I‑2 industrial to RMFL (residential multifamily low density). The applicant said residential development would better protect natural features and support county housing goals; opponents cited traffic, cemetery access, wetlands and scenic‑highway concerns. The
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A potential transformation is on the horizon for Castlehane Road as a significant rezoning proposal aims to replace residential homes with a thriving commercial landscape, including a retail nursery and contractor's office.
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Cindy Wolf requests rezoning for landscape business at Castlehane Road
Cindy Wolf seeks to rezone 1.97 acres for a landscape office and retail nursery.
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Division from development: debate grows over future sledge forest housing development - WWAYTV3
NEW HANOVER, NC (WWAY) — The Sledge Forest is an old-growth forest in New Hanover County made up of wetlands, swamps, tidal marsh, tree canopies, and home to a variety of wildlife. Kayne Darrell, di...
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New Hanover County's latest water-quality report reveals promising improvements in some creeks, but Pages Creek continues to struggle with alarming bacteria levels, raising urgent questions about contamination sources.
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Annual water-quality report: county sampling shows improvements in some creeks, continued bacteria issues in Pages Creek
New Hanover County’s 2024–25 water-quality monitoring report found turbidity and chlorophyll largely within acceptable limits across sampled tidal creeks, mixed dissolved‑oxygen results and persistent Enterococcus exceedances in parts of Pages Creek. Airlie Gardens’ freshwater lake shows nutrient inputs that correlate with algal growth; staff and a
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A unanimous vote at the New Hanover County Planning Board has approved a new residential development, blending growth with environmental care and community character.
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Planning Board approves residential rezoning with new conditions for development
Board passes rezoning request with conditions for garage, fencing, and tree preservation.
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Wilmington's explosive 35% population growth is raising urgent traffic concerns, with local officials calling for updated studies to tackle the mounting congestion around Ogden Elementary School.
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Wilmington officials call for updated traffic study amid 35% population growth
Traffic study needed due to significant growth and changes in Ogden Elementary School's access routes.
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Residents of Marsh Oaks are taking a stand against a controversial townhome development, citing serious environmental risks and a dire lack of affordable housing options.
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Marsh Oaks residents hire legal counsel against controversial townhome development plans
Residents raise concerns over developer's project, citing environmental risks and lack of affordable housing.
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Residents are raising alarms over a proposed housing development that threatens to overcrowd their neighborhood and disrupt the local environment.
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Wilmington residents oppose dense housing project near Daniel Boone Trail
Neighbors express concerns over overcrowding and environmental impact of proposed housing development.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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New Hanover County is facing a housing crisis that could reshape the community forever, with leaders advocating for higher-density developments to accommodate an influx of new residents.
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New Hanover County faces housing pressure as leaders push for higher density development
New Hanover County faces housing pressure, prompting shift to higher-density development amid changing needs.
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New Hanover for All Candidate Roundtable provides the community with the chance to ask their questions directly to candidates and check their responses for themselves. Come join us! #newhanovercounty
September 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Community leaders are demanding action to tackle the urgent workforce housing shortage in New Hanover County, as rising costs push employees further from their jobs.
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Wilmington Chamber advocates for increased workforce housing density
Chamber member calls for density increase to address workforce housing shortages.
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The Wilmington Moose Lodge is pushing for a groundbreaking amendment that could change how fraternal organizations operate in residential areas—are RVs and boats about to become a staple in New Hanover County?
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Wilmington Moose Lodge seeks approval for RV storage and camping amendment
Planning board reviews Moose Lodge's request to amend regulations for RV use and storage
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