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.
On Monday, New Hanover County commissioners will consider a request from CFCC Board Chair Bill Cherry, asking the county to purchase the former Bank of America building in downtown Wilmington for $11,875,000. The building would be used to expand CFCC’s nursing and allied health programs. County staff estimate at least $14.8 million would be needed to renovate the building.
In July 2020, Commissioner Julia Olson-Boseman and then-commissioner Pat Kusek allegedly offered Coastal Horizon CEO Margaret Weller-Stargell $50 million from the hospital sale which had not yet been voted on if they would silence their criticisms of The Healing Place, the county's planned peer-led recovery facility.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Cape Fear residents will have to wait a bit longer for any news on what may or may not happen on the western banks of the Cape Fear River.
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