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New Hanover County Commissioners Approve 2026 Budget with 30.6 Cent Tax Rate

Taxes · New Hanover County

New Hanover County Commissioners Approve 2026 Budget with 30.6 Cent Tax Rate

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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Thursday, New Hanover County Commissioners approved the budget for the next fiscal year, with the most significant change being to the county’s tax rate. The old rate was 45 cents per $100 of value. Commissioners agreed to cut it, following property re-evaluations earlier this year. But they didn’t agree on how far to cut it. Commissioners Stephanie Walker and Rob Zapple had pushed for a 33.9-cent rate. While Vice-Cha…See the Story

City of Southport Tables Paid Parking Debate

Wilmington, North Carolina · Wilmington

City of Southport Tables Paid Parking Debate

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The Southport Board of Aldermen has tabled further discussion on paid parking after hearing concerns from residents and business owners. The issue came to a vote during Thursday’s meeting, when board member Robert Carroll made a motion to delay any future talks on paid parking “until a time when I’m no longer on this board.” The remark drew laughter and applause, before the motion received a second and passed, effectively …See the Story

Wilmington police seize stolen guns after ShotSpotter alert, one adult, several juveniles charged

Wilmington, North Carolina · Wilmington

Wilmington police seize stolen guns after ShotSpotter alert, one adult, several juveniles charged

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington police say they recovered multiple firearms, including stolen weapons, following a ShotSpotter alert in the Creekwood community Thursday afternoon. Around 12:20 p.m. Wilmington Police Department officer on patrol heard several gunshots nearby, according to a department news release. Seconds later, a ShotSpotter alert confirmed gunfire in the 700 block of Emory Street and the 300 block of South Turners Run. As o…See the Story

New Principal Named at East Albemarle Elementary School - The Stanly News & Press

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ALBEMARLE — East Albemarle Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. Stanly County Schools recently announced that Kim Dean will take over East Albemarle Elementary’s top leadership role that was previously held by Judith Taylor, who now serves as the district’s director of elementary education. “Please join us in congratulating Ms. Kim Dean on her new role,” SCS said in a statement on June 5. “We are th…Wilmington, North Carolina · Wilmington See the Story

Water Meter Upgrades in Wrightsville Beach Beginning Later This Month

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A long-term project to upgrade water meters at homes and businesses in the Town of Wrightsville Beach is scheduled to begin later this month. CFPUA and Wrightsville Beach are preparing to consolidate the Town’s water and sewer services into CFPUA’s system. The consolidation is scheduled to be in effect on September 30, 2025. As part of this process, CFPUA is upgrading water meters at 2,700 customers’ properties wi…Wilmington, North Carolina · Wilmington See the Story

Wilson Tuttle Transferring To UNCW After One Season With Indiana

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Wilson Tuttle has announced he will transfer to UNCW to continue his academic and athletic careers beginning in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Tuttle spent his freshman season with Indiana and has three years of eligibility remaining. “I am excited to announce I will be continuing my athletic and academic journey at UNCW! I’d like to thank my family and friends for all of their support. I would also like to thank…Wilmington, North Carolina · Wilmington Read Article

Dredge set to arrive at Carolina Beach Inlet mid-June

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — An update from New Hanover County’s shoreline coordinator says the Dredge Merritt is scheduled to be at Carolina Beach Inlet from June 15 through June 30. Last month, town officials warned that the inlet had become too shallow for safe navigation. The inlet, a key access point to the Atlantic Ocean, is used by both recreational and commercial vessels. At that time, all three dredges operated by the U.S. Army Corps of …Carolina Beach · Carolina Beach Read Article

Fire destroys boat near Carolina Beach

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A man was forced to abandon his 40-foot boat Friday after a fire broke out in the engine room while he was on the Intracoastal Waterway just north of Inlet Watch Marina. His dog was on board and has not been found. According to Captain Tom Morgan with Tow Boat U.S., the fire happened around 3 p.m. about three-quarters of a mile north of Inlet Watch, before the boat came to rest at a private dock. The flames destro…Carolina Beach · Carolina Beach Read Article

Fort Fisher Historic Site to resume summer artillery program

Cannon demonstrations are set for June 21 at Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach. Photo: N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Fort Fisher State Historic Site plans to resume its annual summer artillery program after a two-year pause for a construction project. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the historic site. Parking is available at the visitor center in Kure Beach. A food truck will be on…Kure Beach · Kure Beach Read Article

Wilmington Police Department introduces new K9

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

K9 Kraken specializes in narcotics detection, tracking, evidence search, building searches, and apprehension.Wilmington, North Carolina · Wilmington Read Article

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road reopen after crash on South College and New Centre

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A crash is affecting traffic on Friday morning.Wilmington, North Carolina · Wilmington Read Article

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