New Hanover County Commission votes to oust Brian Berger

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:31:25 +0000

Embattled New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger is likely on his way out.

Chairman Woody White called for Berger’s resignation last month after a series of actions over the last several weeks by Berger that alarmed the Board – including the public accosting of Governor Pat McCrory during a ceremony at Cape Fear Community College.

The Board voted last night to censure Berger and to file an amotion. Just before the vote, Commissioner Thomas Wolfe castigated Berger for refusing to step down.

" I think the best you could do is resign. You’ve brought shame and dishonor upon this council. And I'm mad about it and I don't want to put up with it anymore."

Brian Berger interrupted, saying, "We're going to have to disagree on that, and..."

Thomas Wolfe fired back.

"Well, of course we are. You can't see where you've done anything wrong. You think you're a white knight on a shining horse. Well, I got news for you Mr. Berger. You're not. You're a disgrace. Do the community the right thing. Stand up like a man and resign."

NHC Commissioner Candidate Profile: Jonathan Barfield

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

The Vice Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners describes himself as a local boy and a second-generation county commissioner -- after his father.

NHCo. Teachers, Lawmakers Talk Shop

Michelle Bliss — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:14:21 +0000

Teacher compensation, higher graduation rates, and increased school technology were hot topics at a meeting of lawmakers and New Hanover County school officials Wednesday.