Becky Hawke was unanimously approved to be Wilmington's new city manager, according to a news release from the city. The vote ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to appoint the city’s new manager. At a regular ...

The Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to appoint a new city manager at its May 20 meeting. Becky Hawke will replace ...

Under her leadership, the town of Matthews earned its first-ever AAA credit rating from both Moody’s and S&P, a milestone ...

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A Matthews spokesperson credited Hawke with leading the town through its $35 million bond referendum. She is also credited with the partnership with Hendrick Central Piedmont for a new public ...

Beaufort Mayor Sharon Harker and Washington City Manager Jonathan Russell were sworn in May 1 with other newly elected ...

The town of Garner is one of the nation’s fastest-growing towns between 2023 and 2024, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data. Out of the top 15 cities, Garner ranks at number 10, as the ...

A North Carolina city has been named by Forbes as one of the best places to retire. TRAVIS LONG tlong@newsobserver.com If you’re Mr. and Mrs. Seinfeld, you retire to Del Boca Vista. But if ...

Authorities are investigating a house explosion that damaged homes late Friday in a coastal North Carolina town. LELAND FIRE/RESCUE The American Red Cross is helping people who were displaced.

Wilmington's city manager has proposed a $306 million budget for fiscal year 2026, noting potential concerns of inflation, tariffs and more. The budget includes a property tax rate of 28.25 cents ...