Brian Berger

Business Brief: NHC GOP re-elects Amoroso; Governor appoints her to State Board of Elections

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

It wasn’t until the addition of Sarah Palin to the Republican Presidential ticket in 2008 that Rhonda Amoroso’s desire to create political change in the Cape Fear region re-ignited.

Several years later, the New Hanover County Republican Party re-elected Rhonda Amoroso to a second two-year term as Party Chair. Then, almost immediately, Governor Pat McCrory appointed her to the State Board of Elections.

According to state statute, Amoroso will have to step down from her County position, and the local GOP will select a new Chair.

Board censures Berger, sets ouster proceeding in motion

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:28:51 +0000

The push to remove Brian Berger from his seat on the New Hanover County Commission Board is moving forward.

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."

New Hanover County Commission Chair calls for Brian Berger's resignation

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:21:28 +0000

At a news conference Friday afternoon, New Hanover County Commission Chair Woody White called for Brian Berger’s resignation. The call came after a series of recent incidents that have heightened concerns about the safety of county staffers and what some are calling Berger’s deteriorating mental condition.

Woody White, Part I: The Berger Problem

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:23:11 +0000

When New Hanover County Board Chairman Woody White took office December 3rd, he had a slew of issues he planned to address as a new community leader.

Berger's DWI arrest renews hopes for his resignation

Rachel Lewis Hilburn — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:02:33 +0000

Embattled New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger is facing yet another legal issue after his arrest early this morning on a DWI charge.

Brian Berger Arrested Again, Judge Orders Mental Health Evaluation

Michelle Bliss — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:30:33 +0000

New Hanover County Commissioner Brian Berger has been arrested again.