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New Hanover County Approves of Phase 2 Outdoor Seating Guidance for ABC Permit Holders in Unincorporated New Hanover County

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – On May 24, 2020, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission issued guidelines to temporarily allow on-premises ABC permit holders to include additional outdoor … Read More »

Senior Resource Center resumes free tax preparation service June 1

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center will resume the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting Monday, June 1, with drop-off services. The VITA … Read More »

Public Health announces 4th death related to COVID-19 in New Hanover County

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Public Health officials were notified today of an additional death from COVID-19 in New Hanover County, bringing the total number of deaths in the county … Read More »

More county services reopen starting Tuesday

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – As part of Governor Cooper’s Safer at Home Phase 2 of reopening, New Hanover County will reopen more services, including curbside library services and park … Read More »

New Hanover County continues expanded COVID-19 testing, shares Memorial Day safety reminders

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County will continue to offer expanded, community-wide COVID-19 diagnostic testing to residents in the weeks to come, based on the community’s need. The drive-through testing location, which has been in downtown … Read More »

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopts CARES Act spending outline

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved a budget outline for spending more than $4 million in funds allocated from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief … Read More »

Lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase with expanded testing available

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Hanover County are increasing, as was expected with the implementation of expanded, community-wide testing that began April 29. As … Read More »

New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board Meeting on May 19 to be Held Via Teleconference, Zoning Board of Adjustment May Meeting Canceled

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Notice is hereby given that the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 8 a.m., will … Read More »

Most New Hanover County facilities resume regular hours of operation Monday, May 11

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – As part of Governor Cooper’s modified Stay At Home Order and phased reopening plan, New Hanover County will open most facilities for regular business hours starting Monday, May 11. This includes the county’s Government … Read More »

New Hanover County continues community COVID-19 testing, additional resources available

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County’s expanded community-wide testing for COVID-19 began last week, and the county was able to perform 191 diagnostic tests free-of-charge to help residents … Read More »

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