Ashley Dobson
Red Alert Politics
Alexandria, VA, United States
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Donald Trump claims he would be the best president for debt-saddled Millennials
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks at his South Carolina campaign kickoff rally in Bluffton, S.C., Tuesday, July 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) Never fear Millennials. The Donald is here to wipe all of your debt away. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gave a... → Read More
Fireball sales slow ABC growth
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is the force behind more than just wild nights and hangovers. It turns out the liquor, which rose to popularity in 2013, is also having an impact on the New Hanover County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's bottom line. → Read More
New Hanover to continue to manage landfill
A tie vote by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Monday morning means that the county will retain control of its solid waste. → Read More
Berger's bail to remain at $300,000
New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger's bail will remain at $300,000, and he will be expected to appear in court June 24 to determine if he violated his probation. → Read More
Weapons cache found in house during Berger arrest
When New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger was arrested Tuesday, he was found with a cache of weapons in a house in Beech Mountain. → Read More
Berger's absence could stall New Hanover budget approval
Irregular attendance by Brian Berger at New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meetings is leading to more tie votes than normal, and his likely absence at future meetings could hamper budget approval later this month. → Read More
$160 million school bond cleared for ballot
Voters will see a $160 million bond issue to alleviate crowding in New Hanover County Schools on the ballot in November, despite the resulting potential for a 9-cent property tax increase. → Read More
Airlie Gardens dog, recuperating from injury, back at work
After a week of being cooped up inside, Reilly's eyes light up when he catches a glimpse of his regular seat in his owner's golf cart at Airlie Gardens Tuesday morning. → Read More
Experimental gardening uses landfill materials in effort to treat runoff
Soon area residents searching for locally grown vegetables may not have to look further than the New Hanover County landfill. → Read More
Pender County manager resigns
Pender County Manager Mickey Duvall announced his resignation Wednesday morning in a letter to the board of commissioners. → Read More
New Hanover County employees trade ties for workout shoes
The parking lot of the New Hanover County Government Center was unrecognizable around midday Wednesday. Parking spaces had become a tennis court, tents lined the lot like a festival and county employees' typical uniforms and dress shoes were traded in for athletic shorts and sneakers. → Read More
Probe launched into election-related phone calls
The New Hanover County Board of Elections officially announced Monday its investigation into a series of "irregular" election-related recorded telephone calls. → Read More
Expect more rate increases from CFPUA
When will it end? → Read More
Board of Elections to probe election-related robocalls
The New Hanover County Board of Elections will look into the series of election-related robocalls that listed a county office phone number as the contact information. → Read More
Watkins, Hickey lead pack in New Hanover
The two Republican candidates with past campaign experience led the pack of New Hanover County Commissioner candidates Tuesday night. → Read More
School improvement referendum total still up in the air
Despite discussions stretching back almost two years, information about the proposed bond referendum to alleviate crowding in New Hanover County Schools was still limited Monday night. → Read More
Berger attends first county meeting since his December arrest
New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger attended his first county meeting since his December arrest Thursday evening when he showed up at the board's agenda review meeting. → Read More
New Hanover courthouse clock tower renovations begin
Some trivia about the courthouse is available at the end of this article. → Read More
CFPUA board OKs 4.4 percent rate increase in May
It's official. A rate increase will take effect for all Cape Fear Public Utility Authority customers in May. → Read More
Cape Fear Museum aims to enhance outdoor exhibit space
The Cape Fear Museum wants to be the best location for learning about the science and history of the Cape Fear region both inside and out. → Read More