Local businesses are offering their spaces for residents to cool off. Many are also providing water and free food items.

After hours of debate, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the budget for the 2026 fiscal year, lowering the property tax rate and cutting millions from county operations.

Many New Hanover residents were shocked to see their potential property tax bills after the county’s 2025 revaluation found a 67% average increase since 2021. In the past eight years, property ...

New Hanover County, NC saw a 67% average increase in property values since 2021, leading to potential tax bill increases. County commissioners are considering a tax rate of 33.9 cents or the ...

New Hanover County, NC saw a 67% average increase in property values since 2021, leading to potential tax bill increases. County commissioners are considering a tax rate of 33.9 cents or the ...

Many New Hanover residents were shocked to see their potential property tax bills after the county’s 2025 revaluation found a 67% average increase since 2021. In the past eight years, property ...

New Hanover County, NC saw a 67% average increase in property values since 2021, leading to potential tax bill increases. County commissioners are considering a tax rate of 33.9 cents or the ...

New Hanover County, NC saw a 67% average increase in property values since 2021, leading to potential tax bill increases. County commissioners are considering a tax rate of 33.9 cents or the ...