New Hanover County Commissioner Deb Hays passed away unexpectedly in late March. The county GOP's executive party can recommend a replacement appointee but the decision is ultimately up to the Board of Commissioners, who have not always accepted the local party's recommendation.
Wrightsville Beach is requesting a change in state law that would increase the number of signatures needed for residents to put an initiative on the local ballot. A town leader said the current requirement is unreasonably low and poses the need for costly special elections.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The City of Wilmington and New Hanover County have collectively spent an average of $1 million annually to address homelessness in the last…