Record #:

2391

Author(s):

Cassell, Joann

Abstract:

People in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties have mixed feelings about their area's development. Tourism brings not only needed funds for growth, but also such problems as commercialism, big construction, and loss of quiet, family beaches.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 53 Issue 7, July 1995, p14-16,18,20, il

Subject(s):

Tourist trade--New Hanover County; Tourist trade--Brunswick County; New Hanover County--Economic conditions; Brunswick County--Economic conditions

Record #:

3535

Author(s):

DiNome, William

Abstract:

The Lower Cape Fear's tourist attractions, including Wilmington, the movie industry, and Battleship North Carolina, contribute millions to the region's economy. For example, tourism spending in New Hanover in 1996 was over $235 million.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 55 Issue 11, Nov 1997, p38-39, il

Subject(s):

Tourist trade--New Hanover County; New Hanover County--Economic conditions; New Hanover County--Description and travel

Record #:

7588

Author(s):

Wright, Renee

Abstract:

This special NORTH CAROLINA magazine community profile supplement features New Hanover County. The population is expanding, business is hot, and Wilmington and New Hanover County are booming. The economy is strong and diverse, with a good manufacturing base, a good service base, and strong residential development. The New Hanover Health Network, with over 450 physicians and 4,700 employees, makes a $1 billion economic impact on the area. City and county leaders promote and support new growth by working to improve the community's infrastructure. Wilmington's National Register Historic Districts, covering over 230 blocks, attract many tourists.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 64 Issue 1, Jan 2006, p23-24, 28, 30-38, il

Subject(s):

New Hanover County--Economic conditions; New Hanover County--Description and travel

Record #:

13769

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Booming and halting for centuries, New Hanover County, one of North Carolina's oldest counties, sets its sights on a new era of commerce and industry.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 43, Mar 1952, p3-5, 23-26, f

Subject(s):

New Hanover County--History; New Hanover County--Economic conditions; New Hanover County--Industry

Record #:

39726

Author(s):

Blake, Kathy

Abstract:

A National Science Foundation grant-funded study examined the relationship between these factors: an economy driven by industries such as tourism and defense; public policies; a 301-mile shoreline vulnerable to elevating sea levels and more frequent hurricanes. The study’s goal: predict how culminated climatic changes will impact people’s receptiveness to buying property in counties such as Dare, Carteret, and New Hanover.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 37 Issue 12, December 2017, p38, 40-45 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carteret County--Economic conditions; Dare County--Economic Conditions; New Hanover County--Economic conditions; Brunswick County--Economic conditions; Onslow County--Economic conditions; Tourism--North Carolina, Coastal; Defense industry--North Carolina, Coast; Commercial fishing--Eastern North Carolina ; Hurricanes--Economic aspects--North Carolina; Hurricanes--ecological impact--North Carolina, Coast; Sea level rise--North Carolina, Coastal