One newly minted board chair is already taking the heat after appointing members of the opposite party to lead several ...

With the announcement of Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams' retirement, the head of the New Hanover County NAACP ...

At Tuesday’s New Hanover County Commission meeting, members voted 4-1 to issue a proclamation recognizing a "National Day of ...

Hanover wanted to become less reliant on other localities to meet its water demands. One of its plans was ultimately deemed to expensive, while another was fought off by county ...

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Powhatan County is welcoming a new leader to its ranks, hiring David "DJ" Johnston as the new Fire & Rescue Chief.

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Hanover County leaders headed to Facebook this afternoon to provide a live update on the current state of the county and its water supply. Officials announced that ...

Sentator Tracy Pennycuick presented New Hanover Township Police Department with a $136,739 grant Monday. Pennycuick states that she secured the grant through the Department of Community and ...

The New Hanover County Board of Elections has requested nearly $75,000 in additional funding from county leadership as a third-party review of the board continues, according to emails obtained by WECT ...

a businessman from Prince Edward County, and Democrat and professor Jack Trammel are facing off for the chance to occupy the position he vacated. “Cifer is somebody who was able to defeat longstanding ...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) announced the passing of one of their K9 members. “K9 Oscar, a dedicated and loyal member of our team, who was laid to ...

He said his skill set lends itself to chairing the Republican party and that “he’s very passionate” about the new position. Coyne’s predecessor, Zay, has been a DuPage County Board member ...