Manager's Message

A Public Service Profile on Creating a Cleaner Community

This will come as no surprise to anyone who calls New Hanover County home, but our community is rapidly growing. As people learn about the amazing quality of life available here ... Read on...
A new home for government to better serve our community

Looking out my new office window, I have a bird’s eye view of the former facility that served as the primary home for New Hanover County Government for more than two decades... Read on...
A Public Service Profile on the Elements of Building Relationships

Every day, individuals make choices. Some can be simple, and some can be extremely difficult and have dire consequences. For many young people in our community, that could mean choosing violence to meet a pressing need or handle a conflict... Read on...
Developing a strategy for the journey ahead

Does anyone remember a time before GPS? Back when traveling, especially to unfamiliar places, meant pulling out an oversized map from the glove compartment and hoping there were no roadblocks or detours between Point A and Point B... Read on...
A Public Service Profile on Community Connections

In just one year, Port City United has formed a dedicated team and developed relationships throughout the community, established Community Resource Coordinators in schools to work with students and families, and created connections within neighborhoods... Read on...