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Three years into the county’s five-year Strategic Plan
February 16, 2021 By County Manager, Chris Coudriet New Hanover County is now at the three-year mark of the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. We’re making progress on our goals, seeing areas where … Read More »
Smoking and Vaping Ordinance Good for Health and Business
January 20, 2021 By County Manager, Chris Coudriet In October, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to implement an ordinance prohibiting the use of combustible tobacco and … Read More »
Health of residents was county focus in 2020
December 21, 2020 By County Manager Chris Coudriet New Hanover County is committed to keeping our community safe, healthy and secure. In 2020, that commitment was even more profound as the … Read More »
Smart, Responsible Development is key for New Hanover County
November 12, 2020 By County Manager, Chris Coudriet New Hanover County is changing. Our population is growing, the needs of residents to be more connected and have different housing options … Read More »
Embarking on the county’s first Master Aging Plan for a healthier, purposeful future
October 19, 2020 By County Manager, Chris Coudriet Older adults are living longer, healthier and more productive lives. I’m glad, especially since my 50th birthday is right around the corner. My mom is 70, and … Read More »
Share your feedback, perceptions about workforce housing and housing affordability
September 18, 2020 By County Manager, Chris Coudriet When you hear the term “housing affordability” – what comes to your mind? Some equate it to lower income or subsidized housing, … Read More »
New Hanover County supports businesses, helps families, expands wireless
August 25, 2020 By County Manager, Chris Coudriet Since the start of COVID-19, New Hanover County has led the public health response in our community: setting up testing sites, performing … Read More »
2020 Census count will guide important funding for our region – and it’s needed now more than ever
July 17, 2020 By County Manager, Chris Coudriet The COVID-19 pandemic has rescheduled, canceled and changed the course of most every event and plan in the past four months. The … Read More »
New Hanover County Awards $1.3 million to 130 Local Small Businesses
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet The locally-owned store where you frequently shop, your barber or hair salon, the family-owned print store down the street – those are just some of the businesses that the county has been able … Read More »
New Hanover County offers expertise and resources for safe reopening
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet Since March 21, our community has been operating under a Stay At Home Order and navigating mitigation measures set by either state or local authorities … Read More »