Sunday, November 15, 2026

ICYMI – Major Hampstead and Leland-area developments, animal cruelty, New Hanover School issues

The latest plans show significantly more homes are planned for a coastal stretch of the Hamstead area.

Salters Haven subdivision coming to Hampstead with 308 homes, 75-slip marina

One horse died and many others were found in severely emaciated condition. So what happened? And why haven’t animal cruelty charges been brought against the owners?

New Hanover Sheriff’s Office: No charges against Greenville Loop farm after one horse dies, five sent to hospital

Despite state efforts to slow development until sewer utilities can catch up, over 600 acres of land are still set to be developed.

Hundreds of acres to be developed outside Leland limits as sewer moratorium continues

Several community organizations have asked questions about a visit paid to former teacher Michael Earl Kelly after he was first arrested. Top administrators met with Kelly in a private room in the jail, which is not the usual school policy.

New Hanover Superintendent says jailhouse visit with arrested teacher was warranted

There are now six plaintiffs filing suit against the Micheal Earl Kelly — as well as the school board and top administrators for allegedly allowing Kelly’s behavior to continue for decades. [Caution: Contains explicit descriptions of some of the allegations and may be disturbing or inappropriate for some readers.]

Three more alleged victims join class-action lawsuit against New Hanover County Schools

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