Port City Politics: Elected officials play musical chairs, City of Wilmington scores free tickets

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - On this episode, we welcome the new (and returning) faces as New Hanover County commissioners and school board members are sworn in – and take a lot at some of the power dynamics that played out as they elected chairs and vice-chairs. Then, Wilmington’s elected officials (who don’t have to worry about an election for a few more months), score free concert tickets! Plus, a word about the recent spate of threats – and a “weird” story for the road.

Links:

• Bill Rivenbark named NHC Commissioner chair, newly-elected LeAnn Pierce named vice-chair
• Incumbent Pete Wildeboer unanimously elected as chair of New Hanover County school board
• Wilmington City Council approves agreement amendment for Live Nation services
• Unpacking Wilmington City Council’s uproar over media criticism of Live Nation VIP seat policy
• Nurse accused of removing patient’s foot without permission

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