Wilmington City Council

The Ad Hoc Committee meets at the New Hanover County Government Center on Dec. 15, 2021.

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After key officials reverse course, a $50 million NHC housing bond looks to be back on track for the 2022 ballot

Kelly Kenoyer

After some political drama that almost took it off the table, a housing bond for New Hanover County is now back in the realm of possibility.

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WAVE will keep existing service level; officials consider growth with possible transit bond

Kelly Kenoyer

Affordable housing and public transportation dominated the discussion at the Tuesday, April 27 joint meeting between Wilmington City Council and New Hanover County. The biggest news of the day: WAVE transit won’t lose any bus lines this summer — and could actually expand its operations down the road.

Charging modern electric car from station outdoors

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Wilmington City Council approves clean energy goals through 2050

Hannah Breisinger

The City of Wilmington has established a list of priorities and goals designed to reduce its carbon footprint within 30 years. The plans were approved by City Council at this week’s meeting.

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Wilmington City Council seeks input on public access TV channel

Rachel Lewis Hilburn

Wilmington City officials are considering whether to create a second public access TV channel and they’re actively seeking input from the community.…