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Wilmington City Council approves first reading of FY26 budget

Published on June 04, 2025

At its June 3 regular meeting, Wilmington City Council voted to approve the first reading of the FY26 city budget.

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City celebrates opening of renovated MLK Center

Published on May 29, 2025

City Council and city staff attended a ribbon-cutting Thursday morning, celebrating the completed renovations for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center.

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Frolic with Flytraps in the Hewletts Creek Watershed

Published on May 28, 2025

Coastal Land Trust's Flytrap Frolic is happening June 7th at the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Tony Caudle receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award

Published on May 23, 2025

After a career totaling more than 1,400 city council meetings — more than half attributable to the City of Wilmington — City Manager Tony Caudle attended his final one Tuesday evening. To mark the occasion, he was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, the highest honor an individual can receive from the state of North Carolina.

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City of Wilmington Announces Hiring of Becky Hawke as City Manager

Published on May 20, 2025

Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to appoint Becky Hawke as Wilmington’s next City Manager. The vote at council’s May 20 regular meeting concludes a national search for the city’s top administrator.

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Councilmember Luke Waddell appointed to UNCW Board of Trustees

Published on May 15, 2025

Wilmington City Councilmember Luke Waddell, Sr. has been appointed to a four-year term on the University of North Carolina Wilmington Board of Trustees beginning in July.

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Edwards Named Corporate Affairs Director for the City of Wilmington

Published on May 15, 2025

The City of Wilmington is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Edwards to Corporate Affairs Director, effective Monday, May 19. Edwards previously served as the city’s Communications Manager, where she oversaw public information, marketing, and communications functions.

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Join Us For Demo Day 2025!

Published on May 02, 2025

In celebration of National Public Works Week, the City of Wilmington invites you to Demo Day 2025—a free, family-friendly event designed to showcase the people, purpose, and presence of our hardworking public services teams.

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