Hours for the New Hanover County center are Friday through Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Sunday, when it is closed. It will permanently close Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. The center is located at: New Hanover County Government Center 230 Government Center Drive Suite 127-38 Wilmington, N.C. 28403 Representatives from North […]

RALEIGH — Six North Carolina counties hit hard by torrential rains and flooding have received a federal disaster declaration. Gov. Beverly Perdue announced Thursday that people in Beaufort, Bertie, Craven, Hertford, Onslow and Tyrrell counties will be eligible for low-interest loans or grants. Homeowners can get up to $240,000 in low-interest loans to replace their […]