RALEIGH, NC (WECT) - Castle Hayne is on its way to becoming its own town.
Representative Danny McComas tells WECT that the Castle Hayne Incorporation Bill passed unanimously in the house Wednesday night.
It already unanimously passed the senate.
Since it's a local bill it does not need the governor's signature.
The issue will now go up for a referendum vote in new hanover county in November.
Castle Hayne last attempted to incorporate in the late 90s. Their current initiative has been two years in the making.
The area needed fifteen percent of all residents to sign the preliminary petition. Out of approximately 1,900 registered voters more than 300 signed on.
The petition then became official and headed to the North Carolina Incorporation Committee.
Castle Hayne's committee has set up an unofficial town hall at 5233 Castle Hayne Road. The building is owned by Squires Timber and is being leased for less than $800 per month.
The committee says they've had strong support from Senator Thom Goolsby and Representatives Hamilton and Justice.
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