New Hanover County Coverage

New Hanover County sues Chemours, PFAS manufacturers for contaminating environment, endangering firefighters

On Jan. 12, New Hanover County filed a lawsuit against more than a dozen manufacturers and sellers of products that use or contain polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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Suspect killed after shooting at deputies, taking woman hostage at Wrightsville Beach, authorities say

Three New Hanover County deputies and a Wilmington police officer shot and killed the man, authorities said.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

$5.75 million settlement reached in New Hanover County Schools sexual abuse lawsuit

The plaintiffs and the New Hanover County Board of Education have reached a $5.75 million agreement to settle a lawsuit regarding claims of sexual abuse done by former teacher Michael Kelly.

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New Hanover County jury convicts man for 1996 rape, kidnapping case

A jury in New Hanover County has convicted Timothy Craig Iannone of first-degree rape and first-degree kidnapping for a case dating back to 1996.

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NC lawmakers mull proposal to crack down on PFAS contamination

House Bill 1095 seeks to set safe drinking water standards and force chemical manufacturers to pay for upgrades and cleanup rather than public water system ratepayers.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Crowd tries to storm New Hanover school board meeting

An unruly crowd tried to storm a school board meeting in New Hanover County, North Carolina on Tuesday night.

'Truly a miracle.' New Hanover County sanitation workers spend hours searching for missing wedding rings

New Hanover County sanitation workers went beyond the call of duty when a woman's wedding rings were accidently thrown away.

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New Hanover County landfill crew finds woman's missing wedding rings

Sanitation workers in New Hanover County helped a woman find precious jewelry she threw away by mistake.

New Seahawk statue unveiled at UNC-Wilmington

Campus leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new statue at the UNC-Wilmington campus. (All photos by Jeff Janowski)

Conditions worsen, some storm damage seen in Wrightsville Beach from Isaias

WRAL's Amanda Lamb was live in Wrightsville Beach, which was feeling the brunt of Isaias Monday night.

Businesses hit hard by Hurricane Florence bracing for Isaias

WRAL's Amanda Lamb spoke with business owners who were impacted by Hurricane Florence nearly two years ago. They are waiting to see what Isaias does noext.

NC coast prepares for Isaias while recovering from pandemic shutdowns, Hurricane Florence

People in Wrightsville Beach and the rest of New Hanover County are watching the storm very carefully, especially because so many of them had serious damage nearly two years ago from Hurricane Florence.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter & Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

Coastal communities prepare for Isaias with Florence fresh on their minds

WRAL's Amanda Lamb is in Wrightsville Beach, one of the areas hit hard nearly two years ago by Hurricane Florence. That storm is on people's minds as Isaias nears North Carolina.

UNCW professor's death ruled suicide, according to sheriff's office

The medical examiner said Mike Adams died from a single gunshot wound to the head.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

FEMA grants $3M in Hurricane Florence aid to New Hanover Co. Schools

The hurricane that tore through the Carolinas in August and September of 2018 -- Hurricane Florence -- left lasting damage on New Hanover County schools.

New Hanover Co. bridge washed out by Hurricane Florence almost ready to open again

A major roadway in New Hanover County washed out by Hurricane Florence a year ago Tuesday will soon be passable for drivers getting to and from Wilmington.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Everyone ordered off Wilmington-area beaches in advance of Dorian

New Hanover County officials want everyone off local barrier islands before Hurricane Dorian sweeps by the Wilmington area on Thursday.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Wilmington-area officials discuss hurricane preparations

New Hanover County officials hold a briefing to provide an update on preparations in advance of Hurricane Dorian.

Gov. Cooper tours emergency operations center in Wilmington

Gov. Roy Cooper is scheduled to tour the New Hanover County Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday as Hurricane Dorian gets closer to North Carolina.

Wilmington taking necessary steps to prep for Hurricane Dorian

Lots of people at Wrightsville Beach were still enjoying the sand and surf during the Labor Day weekend. But for many others, Hurricane Dorian preparations were in full effect.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Wilmington officials begin preparation for Hurricane Dorian

WRAL's Bryan Mims spoke with tourists, residents and New Hanover County officials about how they are preparing for the possible arrival of Hurricane Dorian.

New Hanover County teachers bring enthusiasm, push to Halifax Mall

The rally, organized by the N.C. Association of Educators, is bringing thousands of teachers, support staff and education advocates to the capital to urge lawmakers to increase funding for public education.

Deputies: New Hanover County man charged with animal cruelty for neglecting fish

A North Carolina man is charged with animal cruelty after sheriff's deputies say he neglected his pet fish.

New Hanover man charged with mistreating pet fish

A New Hanover County man faces animal cruelty charges after he allegedly abandoned a pet fish after he was evicted from his home last month.

Wrightsville Beach woman moves forward six months after Florence

Six months after Florence, a New Hanover County woman has made a difficult decision to demolish her home that was damaged during Hurricane Florence but to rebuild on the same location.