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 | County receives highest bond credit rating from Standard and Poor's | (New Hanover County) - New Hanover County government has received the highest rating by Standard and Poor’s bond rating for its general obligation bonds. The Standard and Poor's Rating Services recently informed the county of its new AAA designation. The AAA rating matches the county's AAA bond rating with Moody's Investors Service.
“Achieving this rating, illustrates that New Hanover County is a sound financial investment,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “Our superior bond rating and outstanding credit affirms our status as a fiscally responsible and sound local government," Coudriet added.
According to the report released by Standard and Poor’s, the AAA rating reflects the county’s:
- Stable and diverse economy that serves as a regional economic hub, with large tourism, manufacturing, retail, and retiree sectors;
- Strong financial performance with strong reserves that were supported by strong financial policies and practices; and
- Good Income and wealth levels and a low-to-moderate overall debt level with manageable near-term capital.
Staff has formalized policies that address the county's fund balance and debt management by providing specific guidance on the debt types and levels the county can issue. These policies, adopted by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners in May, were instrumental in Standard and Poor's decision to upgrade the County's financial management assessment to "strong" from its previous rating of "good."
Achievement of this prestigious designation, New Hanover County enters the ranks with only 5 other counties in North Carolina that share a AAA with both Moody's Investor Services and Standard and Poor's, joining Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties.
New Hanover County further joins an elite group throughout the country, being one of 74 counties to achieve the AAA rating from Standard and Poor's, out of the 3,143 counties in the country.
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Release Contact:
Charles Smith
Public Information Officer
(910) 798-7446 | | Category:
News Release; Finance | | Published:
6/19/2013 10:39 AM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | Single family residential construction remains steady in New Hanover | (New Hanover County, NC) - The construction activity for new single family residential homes remains steady with the largest one month total of 76 units to date for this fiscal year. More than 2,260 permits were issued, an 8 percent increase over the number of permits issued last month.
According to the latest construction activity report issued by the New Hanover County Development Services Center, the largest project permitted in May was an $8.5 million, 3-story, 54,309 square foot office building located at 1844 Sir Tyler Drive in Wilmington.
Other significant highlights include:
Residential New Construction
- A total of 76 new single family residential permits were issued in May, a 80 percent increase from same period in 2012 and the largest one month total for the current fiscal year.
- For this fiscal year-to-date permits have been issued for 705 new single family homes compared to 483 units during the same period in 2012 - a 32 percent increase.
Total Construction Comparison (May 2013 to May 2012)
- The overall number of inspections increased by 9 percent.
- Construction permits issued increased by 4 percent.
- Construction dollars spent increased by 122 percent.
Total Construction Fiscal Year Comparison (2012-13 to 2011-12)
- Total construction dollars spent increased by 11 percent.
- Total number of permits issued increased by 3 percent.
- Total inspections for Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Zoning increased by 9 percent.
- Total construction dollars spent for new residential construction totaling $211.8 million is currently 49 percent of the total dollars spent.
Projects in "Plan Review"
- After issuing building permits in May 2013, totaling more than $51 million, there are 229 projects that remain in the plan review process exceeding $124 million.
The complete construction activity report is available at this link.
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Release Contact:
Tony Roberts, Director
Development Services Center
(910) 798-7103 | | Category:
News Release; Development Services | | Published:
6/17/2013 3:48 PM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | Board of Commissioners cancel Agenda Review meeting | (New Hanover County) - Due to scheduling conflicts, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has canceled their Agenda Review meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
Join the New Hanover County Commissioners for their regular board meeting on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
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Release Contact:
Sheila Schult
Clerk to the Board
(910) 798-7149 | | Category:
News Release; County Commissioners | | Published:
6/17/2013 2:42 PM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | Commissioner Meeting Highlights | (New Hanover County, N.C.) - The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met June 17, 2013 at 9 a.m. Board meetings are broadcast live on Time Warner Channel 13 and Charter Channel 5. The full agenda is available at http://www.nhcgov.com/Commissioners.
Highlights of the meeting include:
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Passes Unanimously
The Board of Commissioners unanimously passed the FY2013-2014 Budget Ordinances. The primary policy focus of the FY2013-14 Budget is intelligent growth, economic development, and superior public education. Highlights include: No change to the general fund property tax rate of 55.4 cents, the fire service district of 7.9 cents, and the environmental management fund tipping fee of $59/ton. The Budget also includes a 2 percent market adjustment for employees and an additional 1.5 percent pool for performance-based merit raises for eligible employees. The adopted budget ordinances may be viewed here FY2013-14 Budget Ordinances.pdf. Click here to watch this item.
Board of Social Services Annual Update
The New Hanover County Board of Social Services made its annual presentation to the Board of Commissioners. Click here to watch their update.
Board of Health Annual Update
The New Hanover County Board of Health made its annual presentation to the Board of Commissioners. Click here to watch their update.
Cost for Mason Inlet Relocation & Maintenance Special Assessment; Public Hearing
The Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution approving the determination of costs for the Mason Inlet Relocation & Maintenance Special Assessment and established a Public Hearing on said assessment for August 5, 2013. The current total assessment due for completed maintenance cost from September 25, 2007 through May 10, 2013 is $3,770,958. The amounts to be assessed at this time are: Wrightsville Beach $1,635,111, Figure Eight Island $2,135,847. Click here to watch this item.
The Board made the following citizen appointments:
Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors - Vivian Zeke Partin, Anne Carrington Schaeffer, and Sandra Alice Ray.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority - Michael C. Brown and James G. Brumit.
Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees - Chairman Woody White.
Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board - Stuart Borrett, Sandra J. Sheridan, and Allen N. Trask, II.
ABC Board - Augustus Codington Everett, Jr., Robert W. Martenis, and Commissioner Thomas Wolfe.
Airport Authority - Jonathan S. Crane and John O. Perritt, III.
Board of Health - Stephanie D. Smith.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Any Mills, Linda Reece, and Shawn Spencer.
Social Services Board - Jonathan Barfield, Jr.
The next regular meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to be held Monday, July 1 at 6 p.m.
To view the agenda and recording of the regular meetings visit http://www.nhcgov.com/NHCLive. For more information about the Board of County Commissioner meetings contact the Clerk to the Board's office at (910) 798-7149.
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Media Contact:
Charles Smith
Public Information Officer
(910) 798-7446 | | Category:
News Release; County Commissioners | | Published:
6/17/2013 2:13 PM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | Museum Awarded Two Grants to Host The Big Read |  Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Museum is one of 77 organizations selected to receive funds from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to host a Big Read project in the Cape Fear region. The Big Read is a National Endowment for the Arts program designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. Managed by Arts Midwest, The Big Read provides competitive grants to support innovative reading programs in selected communities.
The $16,000 grant will be used to provide unique opportunities for the community to read The Things They Carried, a collection of related stories about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War by Tim O’Brien. Activities related to the book will be offered from from November 2013 to February 2014. O’Brien will present a book discussion at three local venues in January 2014.
Collaborators include The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, Cameron Art Museum, Cape Fear Community College, Fort Fisher State Historic Site, New Hanover County Schools, New Hanover County Library, StarNews, Thalian Association,University of North Carolina Wilmington, WHQR Public Radio 91.3FM, World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition, WWAY NewsChannel 3 and YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear. Each partner will help provide related programming, activities and outreach to the community.
The Big Read Greater Wilmington also coincides with Cape Fear Museum opening a traveling exhibition, Mail Call, from November 9, 2013-January 20, 2014. Mail Call was organized with the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum and tells the fascinating story of military mail and communication—from the American Revolution to current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Museum also received a $5,000 grant from the Smithsonian Community Grant program. This competitive grant was awarded to assist in the development and implementation of programming related to Mail Call, including “Adults Night Out: Military Roadshow,” underwriting admission for active duty personnel and their dependents for the duration of the Mail Call exhibit and to support keynote speaker Tim O’Brien, the author of The Things They Carried.
The Smithsonian Community Grant program, funded by MetLife Foundation and administered by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), is used to strengthen the connections between museums nationwide and their communities. The grants allow exhibitors to enhance current program offerings or to create a new program suited to the topic of the SITES exhibition that they will be hosting. For more information, visit www.sites.si.edu.
MetLife Foundation was established by MetLife to carry on its longstanding tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Grants are made to support health, educational, civic and cultural organizations and programs. Recognizing the vital role museums play in building communities and educating young people, MetLife Foundation supports initiatives to increase opportunities and access and reach broader audiences through inclusive programming. For more information about the Foundation, visit www.metlife.org.
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a department of New Hanover County, is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday; Labor Day through Memorial Day. General admission is $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are admitted free. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sunday of each month. The Museum is located at 814 Market Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. More information: www.capefearmuseum.com.
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Media Contact:
Amy Kilgore Mangus
Public Relations Specialist
(910) 798-4367
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Museum; News Release | | Published:
6/17/2013 12:25 PM | | Created By:
Kilgore, Amy | | | | Register of Deeds seeking historical photos | (New Hanover County) - The New Hanover County Register of Deeds is seeking the help of citizens in locating information and photographs on the County’s previously elected Registrars.
“I am reaching out to any citizens in the community that may have any knowledge of a family member, ancestor or friend that may have been a past elected Register of Deeds for New Hanover County,” said Registrar Tammy Beasley.
With a passion for genealogy Beasley has acquired photographs of three past Registrars, Lois C. LeRay, E. Paul Blanchard and John Haar. Photos are being displayed at the downtown location along with a plaque depicting the names of all past New Hanover County Registrars and their dates of service.
“I think that there is valuable information out there and I am committed to recognizing those who have served in this office and served our citizens," added Beasley.
If you have any information please call Tammy Beasley at (910) 798-7736 or via email tbeasley@nhcgov.com.
Attachment:  NHC - Register of Deeds Historical List.pdf
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Release Contact:
Tammy Beasley
Registrar
(910) 798-7736 | | Category:
News Release; Register of Deeds | | Published:
6/12/2013 4:35 PM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | City/County asked to fund study to review possible merger of fire services | A joint release from New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington.
(New Hanover County, N.C.) - Today, New Hanover County asked the City of Wilmington to jointly participate in a study as the next step in looking at options for the city and county governing boards to consider in providing fire service to the community. Fire service is one of several areas City Manager Sterling Cheatham and County Manager Chris Coudriet have discussed over the last several months about how the city and county might work more collaboratively to reduce costs or increase service.
Coudriet sent Cheatham a letter (attached below) asking the city to partner with the county to commission a study to identify any efficiencies that could be achieved through further partnering of the two fire departments. The letter went on to state that the study “evaluate the current conditions of each agency, including their organization structure, staffing, capital assets, and service delivery; and future opportunities for cooperative efforts, including multiple options for shared services up to and including consolidation.”
The request grew out of an initial conversation held between City Council and County commissioners during a joint work session held Aug. 9, 2012 to discuss several issues, including possible options for future collaboration between the two governments.
At two subsequent staff meetings over the last few months, the managers discussed several common services areas that could feasibly be considered for further review, with fire service being one that could be looked at in the short term.
If the elected bodies agree to study the fire issue further by conducting a study, they will be asked to split the cost, estimated at $50,000. At this point, no dates for any specific actions have been scheduled.
The feasibility of further review of other service areas will continue over the next several months. “As public dollars continue to shrink, we must responsibly look for ways to save money while also maintaining our high level of service,” said City Manager Sterling Cheatham. “We must ensure that both city and county residents benefit from any further collaboration.”
“This is part of our ongoing effort to explore shared and reduced costs without compromising on service delivery,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “This study, if agreed to, is simply the first step in determining what is feasible, and comes as a suggestion after several conversations with city leadership and the board of commissioner’s expectations to look harder at local partnerships.”
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Attachment: Fire Services Study Letter 6-5-13.pdf
Release Contact(s):
Charles Smith
New Hanover County
Public Information Officer
(910) 798-7446
Malissa Talbert
City of Wilmington
Communications Manager
(910) 342-2736 | | Category:
News Release; County Manager; Fire Services | | Published:
6/5/2013 3:59 PM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | New Hanover County Seeking Applicants for Boards and Committees | (New Hanover County, NC) - Many opportunities exist for volunteer citizens who have a desire to become more involved with issues that affect the future of New Hanover County.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following:
- Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (Category: human service agency representative)
- CoastalCare Area Board (Category: health care administrator or an insurance company representative)
- New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
- New Hanover County Inspections Department Advisory Council
- New Hanover County Planning Board
- New Hanover County Risk Management Advisory Committee (Insurance/Risk Management Professional)
Applications can be obtained at the Board of Commissioners Office, New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175; or by calling (910) 798-7149; or on the County's website at www.nhcgov.com/Commissioners. Applications must be received by June 28 for the Board to consider at their July 15 meeting. Applicants must be a resident of New Hanover County.
Coming soon: New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees - deadline to receive applications is August 30, 2013.
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Release Contact:
Sheila Schult
Clerk to the Board
(910) 798-7149 | | Category:
News Release; County Commissioners | | Published:
6/5/2013 10:02 AM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | Commissioner Meeting Highlights | (New Hanover County, N.C.) - The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met June 3, 2013; at 6 p.m. Board meetings are broadcasted live on Time Warner Channel 13 and Charter Channel 5. The full agenda is available at http://www.nhcgov.com/Commissioners.
Highlights of the meeting include:
Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget
The Board of Commissioners held a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Recommended Budget. The primary policy focus of the FY 2013-14 Budget is intelligent growth, economic development, and superior public education. Highlights include: No change to the general fund property tax rate of 55.4 cents, the fire service district of 7.9 cents, and the environmental management fund tipping fee of $59/ton. The Budget also includes a 2 percent market adjustment for employees and an additional 1.5 percent pool for performance-based merit raises for eligible employees. The Budget presentation and supporting documents may be viewed at http://www.nhcgov.com/Budget.
Public Hearing: Industrial Incentive Grant to General Electric Company
Commissioners approved a Industrial Investment Grant to encourage General Electric Company to further invest in its aviation manufacturing facility in New Hanover County; promoting the purpose of increasing the tax base, and create high-quality, well-paying jobs. The amount of the grant is up to $175,000 per year for a total of five years - not to exceed $875,000. To qualify, GE must make taxable improvements in the form of real and personal property of at least $63 million dollars and add an additional 35 new jobs over 5 years at their New Hanover County-Wilmington facility. Payout of the incentives will be based on negotiated performance metrics.
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County was created in 2011 and is dedicated to supporting artists, arts organizations and boosting the local economy through the arts.
Public Records Policy
Commissioners adopted a Public Records Request Policy to implement general statutes requirements. The policy addresses the custodian's role, copyrighted material, charges for records when extensive use of resources is necessary, and the process for addressing records production disputes.
Issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds; Adoption of a Series Resolution
The Board adopted a Series Resoution and authorized the County Manager, the Finance Director and the County Attorney to take actions in connection of the County's issuance of its hospital revenue refunding bonds (the "Refunding Bonds") to refund the Refunded Bonds and other associated actions. This action will generate a debt service savings .
The next regular meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will be held Monday, June 17, at 9 a.m.
To view the agenda and recording of the regular meetings visit http://www.nhcgov.com/NHCLive. For more information about the Board of County Commissioner meetings contact the Clerk to the Board's office at (910) 798-7149.
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Media Contact:
Charles Smith
Public Information Officer
(910) 798-7446 | | Category:
News Release; County Commissioners | | Published:
6/4/2013 4:11 PM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | Department of Recycling and Solid Waste Hazardous Household Waste Collection | On May 15, 2013, New Hanover County opened a household hazardous waste facility for New Hanover County residents.
Drop-Off Days and Times (Closed Holidays)
Monday - Friday 10am-2pm
Saturdays - 8am-12pm
Drop-Off Location
Department of Recycling and Solid Waste Administration Office (WASTEC Facility)
3002 Hwy 421 N, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 798-4400
Items Collected
| Acids |
Fuels |
| Aerosols |
Household Cleaners |
| Antifreeze |
Mercury Thermostats and Thermometers |
| Batteries |
Paint |
| Caustic Materials (i.e. drain cleaner, lye, borax) |
Pesticides, Herbicides, Fertilizers |
| CFL Bulbs and Lamps Containing Mercury (not taped or broken) |
Sharps (needles) |
| Cooking Oil & Motor Oil (and oil filters) |
Smoke Detectors |
| Electronics |
Solvents |
Do You Have Items Not Listed?
Call us at (910) 798-4400, or check out our website
| | Category:
News Release; Environmental Management | | Published:
5/31/2013 10:35 AM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | Community Market Returns to Hugh MacRae Park this Summer | (New Hanover County)--Bring your family out to Hugh MacRae Park for food, fun and fitness at the New Hanover County Parks & Gardens Third Thursday Community Market. The market is free to attend and will take place June 20, July 18 and August 15 from 5:00-8:00pm at Shelter #6. In addition to being a traditional farmers’ market with local growers, producers and crafters, the Community Market includes organizations and activities related to fitness, wellness and community engagement.
Parks & Gardens is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles to the citizens of New Hanover County, not only through good nutrition and exercise, but also by encouraging community involvement. The Community Market achieves this by combining vendors such as Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market, Wilmington Family YMCA, Lumina Wellness & Physical Therapy and US Tennis Association.
New Hanover County Parks & Gardens strives to maintain and operate parks and facilities that will enrich the lives of the community and promote an overall healthier lifestyle. The department manages parks, sporting areas, public spaces and county owned properties totaling over 2500 acres, specifically designed for utilization by all age groups and user types. Additional information may be obtained at www.nhcgov.com/parks.
Contact:
Jodi Dellinger
Program Coordinator
New Hanover County Parks & Gardens
(910) 798-7622
jdellinger@nhcgov.com
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News Release; Parks, Gardens and Senior Resource Center | | Published:
5/31/2013 9:49 AM | | Created By:
Boyer, Mark | | | | Military Families Admitted Free This Summer at Museum | Media Release:
Amy Kilgore Mangus
Public Relations Specialist
(910) 798-4367
Wilmington, NC - Cape Fear Museum is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums initiative to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, September 2, 2013.
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America. Free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve, as well as members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps—and up to five family members.
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a department of New Hanover County, is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday; Labor Day through Memorial Day. General admission is $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are admitted free. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sunday of each month. The Museum is located at 814 Market Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. More information: www.capefearmuseum.com.
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Museum; News Release | | Published:
5/24/2013 1:59 PM | | Created By:
Kilgore, Amy | | | | Stay Fire Safe for Memorial Day and Summer Months | (New Hanover County, N.C.) - With Memorial Day weekend upon us, families throughout New Hanover County will be outdoors - at one of our County or State Parks, at a sports events, or maybe just in their backyards.
According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire departments in the United States responded to an average of 8,000 homes and outside grilling fires between years 2006-2010. These fires caused an average of 10 civilian deaths, 140 civilian injuries, and $75 million in direct property damage.
Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire and injury risks; therefore, New Hanover County Fire Rescue is providing the following safety tips that will help our citizens and visitors enjoy a safe holiday weekend and summer season to come.
Safety Tips
- Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
- The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
- Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
- Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in the tray below the grill.
- Never leave your grill unattended.
- Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.
Charcoal Grills
- There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.
- If you use starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
- Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
- There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
- When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.
Propane Grills
Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.
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Media Contact:
Meg Langston
Fire Life Safety Educator
(252) 885-0345 | | Category:
News Release; Fire Services | | Published:
5/24/2013 10:49 AM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | Memorial Day closings for New Hanover County government offices, attractions | (New Hanover County) - New Hanover County will close its administrative offices Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. County offices will reopen and resume normal hours of operation Tuesday, May 28.
New Hanover County Library:
All New Hanover County branch libraries will be open during regular hours Saturday, May 25, however, all branch libraries will be closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. For more information about library locations and hours visit http://www.nhcgov.com/Library.
New Hanover County Department of Social Services:
All units of the New Hanover County Department of Social Services (DSS) will be closed Monday, May 27. Residents are encouraged to call 911 to reach an on call social worker to report child abuse and neglect.
New Hanover County Landfill:
The New Hanover County Landfill will be closed Saturday, May 25. The Landfill will be operating on a normal schedule Monday, May 27.
New Hanover County Attractions:
Airlie Gardens located at 300 Airlie Road in Wilmington is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information about Airlie Gardens visit http://www.airliegardens.org or call (910) 798-7700.
The Cape Fear Museum located at 814 Market Street in Wilmington will be operating on a normal schedule Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. The Museum will resume their Spring/Summer schedule on Monday, May 27, and will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the Museum visit http://www.capefearmuseum.com or call (910) 798-4350.
New Hanover County Parks will operate on a normal schedule Monday. For more information about park locations and hours visit http://www.nhcgov.com/Parks.
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New Hanover County is committed to advancing its mission and vision through superior service and courteous contact.
Media Contact:
Charles Smith
Public Information Officer
(910) 798-7446 | | Category:
News Release | | Published:
5/23/2013 3:56 PM | | Created By:
Smith, Charles | | | | County Assembly Day; Advocating to protect and restore county share of lottery proceeds | (New Hanover County, N.C.) - While recently attending the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners County Assembly Day, New Hanover County Commissioners and staff received the following valuable information about NCACC’s efforts to restore and protect the county share of North Carolina Education Lottery proceeds.
Over the past four years, counties have lost nearly half a billion dollars in state support for school capital needs. The Legislature has reduced the county lottery share each of the past three years and has diverted all of the county share of the corporate income tax for each of the past four years (see chart).
Lottery/ADM loss to counties since 2009-10 (Numbers in millions) |
Year |
Lottery $ rec. |
40% share |
Difference |
% lottery rec. |
ADM Loss |
Total loss |
2009-10 |
$147.2 |
$147.2 |
$0.0 |
100% |
$60.5 |
$60.5 |
2010-11 |
$113.7 |
$176.5 |
$62.8 |
64.4% |
$64.5 |
$127.3 |
2011-12 |
$100.0 |
$170.0 |
$70.0 |
58.8% |
$72.1 |
$142.1 |
2012-13 |
$100.0 |
$176.5 |
$76.5 |
56.7% |
$74.8 |
$151.3 |
Totals |
$460.9 |
$670.2 |
$209.3 |
68.8% |
$271.9 |
$481.2 |
The Senate is proposing a major change in how lottery funds are to be allocated for school construction by eliminating the statute that directs 40 percent of net lottery funds to school construction. Instead lottery proceeds would be directed to the General Fund, and the Legislature would appropriate the proceeds each year.
“Restoring to counties the full share of lottery proceeds is one of our top priorities for this legislative session,” said NCACC Executive Director David F. Thompson. “We appreciate the support of the hundreds of commissioners who came to County Assembly Day and helped heighten awareness of this issue in the General Assembly.”
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About the NCACC: The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal and state agencies. Founded in 1908, the Association provides expertise to counties in the areas of lobbying, fiscal and legal research, communications, intergovernmental relations, information technology, field visits and risk management services.
Media Contact:
Carey Disney Ricks
Public and Legislative Affairs Manager
(910) 798-7177 | | Category:
News Release; County Commissioners | | Published:
5/23/2013 1:51 PM | | Created By:
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