New Hanover County News

With the closing of the state's General Assembly last week came the approval of a com-promise set of stormwater rules for North Carolina's coastal counties, but a measure in an-other bill was also passed during ...

Published: Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. Pet owners in New Hanover County would be able to bring their dogs and cats to a local shelter this year ...

The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a female in connection with several larcenies from a Lowe's Food.

Mental health center director ready to retire - Wilmington Star-News State auditor to investigate By Vicky Eckenrode The director of Southeastern Center for Mental Health on Tuesday said he will retire as soon ...

Published: Monday, July 21, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, July 21, 2008 at 6:41 p.m. There's a new sheriff in town, or rather, in the air.

Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 8:35 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 8:37 p.m. NEW HANOVER External Links: Learn more about rabies here Health department holds rabies clinic Free rabies ...

As of Monday July 21, the New Hanover County local burning ban has been lifted. An outdoor burning ban issued by the NC Division of Forest Resources was lifted Friday afternoon for counties in Eastern North ...

Published: Monday, July 21, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11:55 p.m. The New Hanover County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday to begin the process of putting a $164 million ...

Students are back in the classroom at several elementary schools in Wilmington, and drivers need to be aware of the school zones.

The Guilford County School board selected two North Carolinians as the finalists for the superintendent position.

Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a flood advisory for central New Hanover County through ...

Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. Cape Fear Community College is seeking voter approval for $164 million in bond money, which would allow ...

Officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission say they will thoroughly review plans for a nuclear-enrichment plant proposed for Castle Hayne in New Hanover County.

Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:28 p.m. A 45-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after another person was stabbed in the neck, police said.

Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. Cape Fear Community College is seeking voter approval for $164 million in bond money to construct three new ...

His daughter was murdered nine years ago. After six years, the FBI arrested a suspect.

Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 5:54 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 10:00 p.m. A 23-year-old Wilmington man pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a 22-year-old UNCW sorority member and ...

Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 1:08 a.m. Wilmington police officers investigating the murders of two women found dumped along Carolina Beach Road ...

Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 1:08 a.m. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office still is looking for John "Jack" Cromwell Fielden.

Published: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 7:50 p.m. Dangerous surf conditions continued for the third day in a row on Sunday and led lifeguards at area beaches to ...