In New Hanover County, early voting numbers are up by more than 50% compared to 2023. This year, approximately 12,628 voters cast ballots for municipal races in Wilmington and the beach towns.

Mark Dirks, senior partner and founder at Beacon Technologies, is eyeing one of two seats open on Kure Beach Town Council. It’s Dirks’ first time seeking public office. “But I feel like ...

Three candidates are vying for two open seats on the Kure Beach Town Council. Byron Ashbridge, Mark Dirks and Tracy Mitchell are vying for the two seats. New Hanover County’s smallest beach town has a ...

Byron Ashbridge, retired business executive, is eyeing one of two seats open on Kure Beach Town Council. It’s Ashbridge’s ...

The cost to improve a busy Kure Beach intersection has nearly doubled to $790,000. A significant portion of the cost increase is due to right-of-way property acquisition. The town is requesting ...