New Hanover County Government, NC

08/28/2026

Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Dane Scalise has been selected for the North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program. This bipartisan cohort will work to identify strategies to improve education outcomes for students across the state. Read more: https://loom.ly/VzF4UnM

08/28/2026

Join the Office of Civic Engagement on Thursday, September 10 from 3-7 pm for the second annual Language Access Summit. Hear from local leaders on topics like health care access, community rights, and available language access resources.

Learn more & register: CivicEngagement.NHCgov.com

Join us for the 2nd Annual NHC Language Access Summit!

📅 Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
🕒 3–7 p.m.
📍 NHC Government Center
230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington

The summit will bring together residents, local government representatives, community leaders, advocates, interpreters, health care professionals and educators to promote communication access and inclusion for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Limited English Proficient communities across New Hanover County. The summit is co-sponsored by the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Presentations will explore:

• Health care access and advocacy
• Community rights
• Available resources
• Language access awareness and education

ASL interpreters, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), Wordly translation and other language access services will be provided upon request.

Registration is free, but seating is limited.
Sign up online here: https://loom.ly/OZg4mEs

For more information, call 910-798-7414 or visit CivicEngagement.NHCgov.com.

08/27/2026

We're flying high over Summer Rest Trail this week! Whether you're walking, running or biking, this 0.7mi out-and-back multipurpose trail offers a peaceful respite into nature, topped with scenic views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Check out the video below and learn more: Parks.NHCgov.com

08/27/2026

REMINDER | New Hanover County Health & Human Services is offering extended clinic hours for back-to-school vaccinations, no appointment required.

Extended clinic hours: September 1, 15 and 24 • 8 am-6:45 pm
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¿Preparándose para el nuevo año escolar? Visite New Hanover County Health & Human Services para sus vacunas de regreso a clases - no necesita cita.

Horario extendido: Septiembre 1, 15 y 24 • 8 am-6:45 pm

08/26/2026

Join the Engineering department as a Chief Project Engineer 🏗️ This role can expect to:
- Oversee major capital projects, including planning, construction, and project delivery
- Lead staff and coordinate with departments and other stakeholders to ensure project success
- Provide expertise and oversight for infrastructure improvements, like reviewing plans, contracts, budgets and more
See the full job description and apply: https://loom.ly/BigN-Co

08/26/2026

Sample ballots for the 2026 General Election are now AVAILABLE! Find sample ballots, voter photo ID information, registration details and more at NHCvote.com

Sample Ballots for the 2026 General Election are now available!

View your specific ballot style using the voter search tool here: https://loom.ly/iFNmLao

08/25/2026

Weather-permitting, Mosquito Control will spray this week in the following areas:
August 25 - N. Castle Hayne, S. Castle Hayne
August 26 - Pine Valley

Did you know that mosquitoes lay eggs in water? standing water to help prevent mosquitoes around the house, and find more prevention tips at Health.NHCgov.com/MosquitoControl 🦟

08/25/2026

The New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 25 has been canceled. Read the official notice: https://loom.ly/KZFuytE

08/25/2026

's new Food and Medication (FAM) Delivery program expands access for households in the county's eight identified food desert areas by providing eligible residents with fresh foods, prescription medications, and essential items delivered straight to your door.

Check program eligibility requirements and apply today at NHCgov.com/FAM

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El programa de Entrega de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FAM) del Condado de New Hanover amplía el acceso para los hogares en las ocho áreas identificadas como desiertos alimentarios del condado, brindando a los residentes elegibles alimentos frescos, medicamentos con receta y artículos esenciales entregados directamente a su puerta.

Consulte los requisitos de elegibilidad del programa y presente su solicitud hoy mismo: NHCgov.com/FAM

08/24/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month! In addition to supporting breastfeeding infants and their mothers, New Hanover County Health & Human Services' Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program offers nutritious food supplements, healthy eating information, healthcare resources and more. See eligibility requirements and apply 👉 Health.NHCgov.com/WIC

¡Es el Mes Nacional de la Lactancia! WIC puede ayudarle a encontrar un apoyo que se adapte al estilo de alimentación de cada familia. Para apoyo para dar pecho o con la alimentación infantil, comuníquese con nosotros a New Hanover County Health & Human Services 👉Health.NHCgov.com/WIC