New Hanover County

This is the official account for New Hanover County Government. Any information shared on this site is public record.

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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is underway—are you #ReadyNHC? Residents are encouraged to take time now to create/update your emergency plan, build a supply kit and register for local emergency alerts.

Find preparation tips and learn more: https://t.co/We7udNTURo

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June's first regular meeting of the #NHCgov Board of Commissioners included:
- MOU approval with the Endowment
- Rescheduled school bond hearing
- Multiple rezoning requests
Read about these highlights and more in the meeting recap: https://t.co/e4l0ngOst5

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Calling all artists! 🎨 Applications are open for NHC Arboretum's 30th annual Art in the Arboretum festival on October 10-11. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase & sell your work at this professionally-juried show. Learn more and apply ➡️ https://t.co/lbI5fTNxi1

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Developing the NHC budget requires balancing priorities, evaluating needs and making decisions that affect current and future obligations. In this month's Manager's Message, read about the approved FY 26-27 budget & the collaboration that helped shape it: https://t.co/ffIbv30YDb

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Get shreddy! The NHC Senior Resource Center, in partnership with Recycling & Solid Waste, is hosting a month of Shred-A-Thon events across the county where residents can dispose of sensitive personal documents for free. See event details and learn more: https://t.co/vN3xmlPRCV

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Join today's regular meeting of the #NHCgov Board of Commissioners in the Historic Downtown Courthouse at 4 pm. The meeting is open to the public and streaming at https://t.co/AXKOzlbVJM, https://t.co/zjQM4yhOJ8 and Spectrum channel 13.
See agendas & more: https://t.co/glxAs2RADT

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NHC residents interested in serving our community are invited to apply for a county Board or Committee. Current vacancies include:
- Adult Home Care Community Advisory Committee
- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
- Planning Board
Apply by June 26: https://t.co/HLhbaXBAph

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The next regular meeting of the #NHCgov Board of Commissioners is this Monday, June 1 at 4 pm in the Historic Downtown Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public, available via livestream at https://t.co/AXKOzlctzk, https://t.co/zjQM4yimyG, or Spectrum channel 13.

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#NHCgov Recycling & Solid Waste is searching for a Roll Off Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator to perform duties like:
- Performing site maintenance and repairs
- Sort and transport materials across sites
Learn more about this role and apply today: https://t.co/0pTgHlDh7h

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Today, #NHCgov Commissioners, county leadership, @newhanovercosch and The Endowment announced a proposed 10-year grant supporting the School Initiative, a transformational investment in modern, safe schools for our students. Read more: https://t.co/oIlQFVwG0p

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Find a new book, join special events for all ages & support the tree canopy this summer with NHC Public Library's Summer @ Your Library (S@YL) program beginning June 1. Residents are invited to participate in the reading goal of 250,000 minutes! Read more: https://t.co/IIPPVKJMD8

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The #NHCgov Fellows Program supports students pursuing careers in the mental health care field but also supports our community by creating a pipeline of qualified providers to address our residents' needs. Applications are open through June 30. Learn more: https://t.co/j4KHCl4zxC

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This Memorial Day, #NHCgov remembers and honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation.

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The #NHCgov Board of Commissioners Agenda Review meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 28 at the Government Center has been moved to Wednesday, May 27 at 10:30 am. Read the official notice: https://t.co/52adl3BEsX

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On Monday, #NHCgov Commissioners recognized four retirees & several employees celebrating career milestones with NHC. We are so grateful for these dedicated county employees and their commitment to serving our community! See more photos from the meeting: https://t.co/khofzOhHSw

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Monday's regular meeting of the #NHCgov Board of Commissioners covered a lot! Highlights include:
- Approval of FY26-27 budget
- Employee recognitions and retirements
- Authorization of school bond order & resolution
Read more in the meeting recap: https://t.co/paUnjfqKCy

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Week three of Building Safety Month focuses on building resilient structures in flood zones. Understanding flood risks, drainage patterns, and floodplain regulations helps protect lives and properties during storms. Learn more: https://t.co/hBjnqwwLHf

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On Monday, the #NHCgov Board of Commissioners adopted the FY26-27 budget in a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Walker dissenting).

The approved budget goes into effect July 1 and maintains the property tax rate of 30.6 cents per $100 of assessed value. See more: https://t.co/qqWsaXjqJX

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#NHCgov offices, libraries, Senior Resource Center, Household Hazardous Waste, HazWagon & health clinics will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Libraries are also closed Sunday, May 24.

The Landfill, Airlie Gardens and the grounds of the Arboretum and will be open.

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Join today's regular meeting of the #NHCgov Board of Commissioners in the Historic Downtown Courthouse at 9 am. The meeting is open to the public and streaming at https://t.co/AXKOzlctzk, https://t.co/zjQM4yimyG and Spectrum channel 13.
See agendas & more: https://t.co/glxAs2S8tr