We cover all the pertinent local stories that affect your freedom! Covering Wilmington, New Hanover County, and Southeasterm North Carolina.

<p>Wilmington - The Wilmington City Council approved $70 million in financing on Tuesday night (4/18/2023) to purchase the downtown Thermo Fisher campus. The agreement would impose a 1.5 cent per dollar increase on the local sales tax to complete the building puirchase. The vote was unanimous, with Republicans Luke Waddell, Charlie Rivenbark, and Neil Anderson all voting for the building fiancaing and the sales tax increase.</p>

Out of Touch Wilmington City Council Approves $70 Million Financing for Purchase of Thermo Fisher Campus

David A. Perry - April 26, 2023

Wilmington - The Wilmington City Council approved $70 million in financing on Tuesday night (4/18/2023) to purchase the downtown Thermo Fisher campus. The agreement would impose a 1.5 cent per dollar increase on the local sales tax to complete the building puirchase. The vote was unanimous, with Republicans Luke Waddell, Charlie Rivenbark, and Neil Anderson all voting for the building fiancaing and the sales tax increase.

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<p>Along with our endorsed candidate, Melissa Mason, all of the Republican candidates won a spot of the New Hanover County Board of Education. The New Hanover RLC congratulates all the winning candidates, while being particularly thrilled with the results for Melissa.</p>

Newly elected New Hanover County Board of Education members hopeful for positive change in the near future

Mara McJilton - November 11, 2022

Along with our endorsed candidate, Melissa Mason, all of the Republican candidates won a spot of the New Hanover County Board of Education. The New Hanover RLC congratulates all the winning candidates, while being particularly thrilled with the results for Melissa.

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<p>Unfortunately, Matt Rhodes, the New Hanover RLC's endorsed candidate for Sheriff, came up short in his election race. We appreciate Matt's hard work on the campaign trail and his dedication to the Constitution and our liberties.</p>

Incumbent McMahon voted to fourth full term as New Hanover Sheriff

Jon Evans - November 8, 2022

Unfortunately, Matt Rhodes, the New Hanover RLC's endorsed candidate for Sheriff, came up short in his election race. We appreciate Matt's hard work on the campaign trail and his dedication to the Constitution and our liberties.

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Do your Homework! Your Educated Primary Vote Matters!!

David Perry - May 16, 2022

Primary elections help us weed out the "snakes" in our party that don't govern by traditional Republican values. Take the time to educate yourself about the local candidates before you vote by reviewing their responses to our comprehensive candidate surveys.

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<p>The New Hanover County Republican Liberty Caucus is pleased to announce its official slate of endorsed 2022 candidates for local office - Melissa Mason & Harry Knight. Find out how you can help them and the cause of liberty win!</p>

Official New Hanover RLC Endorsements Announced

David Perry - March 24, 2022

The New Hanover County Republican Liberty Caucus is pleased to announce its official slate of endorsed 2022 candidates for local office - Melissa Mason & Harry Knight. Find out how you can help them and the cause of liberty win!

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<p>After a careful review of the candidate surveys, the New Hanover RLC Endorsement Committee will recommend that the membership vote to endorse and aid the campaigns of Chris Sutton, Melissa Mason, and Pat Bradford.</p>

Three School Board Candidates Recommended by New Hanover RLC Endorsement Committee

David A> Perry - March 15, 2022

After a careful review of the candidate surveys, the New Hanover RLC Endorsement Committee will recommend that the membership vote to endorse and aid the campaigns of Chris Sutton, Melissa Mason, and Pat Bradford.

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<p>Some folks might be interested in conducting an in-depth review of David Perry's mask mandate lawsuit against the New Hanover County School Board & Sheriff's Office. This article lists all the filings and orders issued in the case so far.</p>

Case Documents - David Perry v. New Hanover County Board of Education, New Hanover County Sheriff's Office

David Perry - March 4, 2022

Some folks might be interested in conducting an in-depth review of David Perry's mask mandate lawsuit against the New Hanover County School Board & Sheriff's Office. This article lists all the filings and orders issued in the case so far.

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<p>The New Hanover RLC has decided to get heavily involved in the local 2022 Republican primaries for: Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, and Sheriff. Candidate surveys have been approved and an Endorsement Committee has been formed. Details on the candidate vetting process and how you can help are explained in this article.</p>

New Hanover RLC 2022 Candidate Endorsement Process Underway

David Perry - February 21, 2022

The New Hanover RLC has decided to get heavily involved in the local 2022 Republican primaries for: Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, and Sheriff. Candidate surveys have been approved and an Endorsement Committee has been formed. Details on the candidate vetting process and how you can help are explained in this article.

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<p>The latest hearing on the question of a New Hanover County mask mandate ended in a stalemate of sorts Tuesday morning. The 5-to-5 split vote will keep masks optional across the county.</p>

Health board vote ends in tie, masks remain optional

Preston Lennon - January 18, 2022

The latest hearing on the question of a New Hanover County mask mandate ended in a stalemate of sorts Tuesday morning. The 5-to-5 split vote will keep masks optional across the county.

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<p>New Hanover County officials have classified nearly a third of emails sent in the last 3 months as being 'confidential' and refuses to release even redacted versions of these documents...</p>

NHC leaders sent more than 30,000 emails in three months. Nearly a third were kept out of the public sphere.

Michael Praats - January 10, 2022

New Hanover County officials have classified nearly a third of emails sent in the last 3 months as being 'confidential' and refuses to release even redacted versions of these documents...

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<p>The New Hanover County School Board has voted to reinstate a mask mandate in schools, effective Thursday. The mandate applies inside all school buildings with the exception of active athletic participation.</p>

New Hanover County Schools Board reinstates mask mandate

Sydney Bouchelle - January 4, 2022

The New Hanover County School Board has voted to reinstate a mask mandate in schools, effective Thursday. The mandate applies inside all school buildings with the exception of active athletic participation.

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<p>David Perry said he always complied with wearing masks in public after the COVID-19 pandemic began, and got his vaccine soon after becoming eligible in May. Now, he’s suing the New Hanover County Board of Education for continuing to require masks and refusing to allow patrons to enter without a face covering. </p>

Man sues New Hanover's school board over mask mandate. Who is he, why is he taking legal action?

Sydney Hoover - November 1, 2021

David Perry said he always complied with wearing masks in public after the COVID-19 pandemic began, and got his vaccine soon after becoming eligible in May. Now, he’s suing the New Hanover County Board of Education for continuing to require masks and refusing to allow patrons to enter without a face covering. 

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<p>A critical motion hearing in the case of David A. Perry vs the New Hanover County School Board, et al, will occur at the New Hanover County Superior Court on November 2, 2021. We are asking everyone who stands for mask freedom to join us from 9am - 11am to peacefully protest and/or observe the hearing.</p>

Critical Motion Hearing & Rally for School Board Lawsuit Scheduled for Election Day

David A. Perry - October 29, 2021

A critical motion hearing in the case of David A. Perry vs the New Hanover County School Board, et al, will occur at the New Hanover County Superior Court on November 2, 2021. We are asking everyone who stands for mask freedom to join us from 9am - 11am to peacefully protest and/or observe the hearing.

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<p>Lawsuit alleges that policy of excluding the maskless public from school board meetings violate the NC Open Meetings Act, and our petition and assembly rights that are protected by the NC and US constitutions.</p>

Mask Mandate Lawsuit Filed Against New Hanover County School Board and Sheriff

David A. Perry - October 15, 2021

Lawsuit alleges that policy of excluding the maskless public from school board meetings violate the NC Open Meetings Act, and our petition and assembly rights that are protected by the NC and US constitutions.

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<p>The New Hanover RLC is a movement and practices public outreach and activism.  We sponsored a Mask Mandate Protest & Rally on Friday, August 20, 2021 and it was a great success.  Dozens turned out. Read more about it from the WWAY report.</p>

Protesters advocate for choice as mask mandate goes into effect in New Hanover Co.

Sydney Bouchelle - August 20, 2021

The New Hanover RLC is a movement and practices public outreach and activism.  We sponsored a Mask Mandate Protest & Rally on Friday, August 20, 2021 and it was a great success.  Dozens turned out. Read more about it from the WWAY report.

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<p>HB 829 could save the rights of property owners to utilize their properties as short term rentals. Ted Davis (R)(HD 20) and Charlie Miller (R)(HD19) have already opposed the bill, and Bill Rabon (R)(SD8) could kill the bill in the NC Senate committee that he chairs. We explore the issues, and what might be driving opposition to the bill.</p>

3 Local State Legislators Key to the Future of NC Short Term Rentals

David Perry - June 30, 2021

HB 829 could save the rights of property owners to utilize their properties as short term rentals. Ted Davis (R)(HD 20) and Charlie Miller (R)(HD19) have already opposed the bill, and Bill Rabon (R)(SD8) could kill the bill in the NC Senate committee that he chairs. We explore the issues, and what might be driving opposition to the bill.

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<p>The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to raise property taxes in the county. While some of the new revenue is budgeted for teacher pay increases, they also gave themselves a raise. Republican Bill Rivenbark sided with Democrats Julia Olson-Boseman and Jonathan Barfield to pass the measure.</p>

New Hanover County Commissioners approve $457 million budget

Ann McAdams - June 7, 2021

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to raise property taxes in the county. While some of the new revenue is budgeted for teacher pay increases, they also gave themselves a raise. Republican Bill Rivenbark sided with Democrats Julia Olson-Boseman and Jonathan Barfield to pass the measure.

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<p>New Hanover County seems to have no qualms about spying on you in order to influence your personal decision on whether to smoke or vape. The surveillance state is alive and well in Wilmington, NC.</p>

Anti-vaping social media campaign involved geofencing beach bars, hotels and more

Port City Daily Staff - June 1, 2021

New Hanover County seems to have no qualms about spying on you in order to influence your personal decision on whether to smoke or vape. The surveillance state is alive and well in Wilmington, NC.

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<p>Ask any American and they will tell you that they support liberty and freedom. But do they really? Sadly, due to our collective complacency and our slow, but steady indoctrination by of the forces of big government, the words 'liberty' and 'freedom' have little meaning beyond being patriotic slogans.</p>

A Memorial Day Message From Our Chairman

David Perry - May 28, 2021

Ask any American and they will tell you that they support liberty and freedom. But do they really? Sadly, due to our collective complacency and our slow, but steady indoctrination by of the forces of big government, the words 'liberty' and 'freedom' have little meaning beyond being patriotic slogans.

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