NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The county's veteran attorney is retiring in June and commissioners have appointed her replacement this week. The New Hanover County Board…
On Monday, New Hanover County Commissioners debated a controversial amendment to Chapter 38 of the county’s code of ordinances, essentially imposing potential trespassing charges for those sleeping on county property. The underlying reason for the discussion is what to do about those who are homeless and living around the downtown public library.
County Manager Chris Coudriet recommended that, for future lockdown drills, schools ensure that parents, teachers, and students, as well as law enforcement and emergency response services, be given advanced notice. While the district’s current policy doesn’t include advance notification of drills, Coudriet suggested the change to “align with the times,” citing in part a recent string of hoax calls aimed at schools.