APRIL 28, 2025

Copper Builders Hit With Violations

According to official documents from the New Hanover County Planning & Land Use Department, Copper Builders, through Mr. Wade Miller, has received a Notice of Violation (NOV) regarding activities on the Sledge Forest property. The NOV, dated April 14th, cites the placement of a structure and associated solar structure without obtaining the necessary building, zoning, floodplain, and CAMA permits.

The specific violations, as outlined in the county's Unified Development Ordinance, include developing property or a structure and occupying or using land or a structure without first obtaining all appropriate permits or approvals. Additionally, the notice details violations related to development activity within a Special Flood Hazard Area and placement of a structure within a CAMA Area of Environmental Concern

Whether this was oversight or intentional disregard, what does this say about their apporoach to a project of such massive scale and impacts? Surely, when a developer can’t adhere to basic permitting processes at the outset, that should send significant red flags to our policy makers, our Planning Department and our community.

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MARCH, 2025

We have some exciting news!

We have successfully retained legal counsel, marking a pivotal moment in our campaign. This crucial step forward means we are now equipped to take our cause to the next level, and we are absolutely energized by the possibilities ahead. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $15,000 to cover the costs of our legal battle. This will include attorney fees, expert witness fees, and other legal expenses.

GET READY FOR THE BIG RALLY!

Wow! 10,000 signatures on our petition!

Ten Thousand Voices for Saving Sledge Forest,,now that is a milestone to rally around!

We are bringing together all of you wonderful defenders of Sledge Forest for a gathering with speakers, music and community.

WHEN: Saturday, June 21st from 4-5:00PM

WHERE: Innes Park 102 N 3rd St, Wilmington

AFTER PARTY: Waterline Brewing Co. 721 Surry St Wilmington

Fundraising Fun at Bottega!

Sips and Sprouts Pop-Up Plant Sale

Shop for some cool plants while you sip on a special “Sake Cypress” cocktail, crafted just us with 25% of each Sake Cypress donated to the Save Sledge Forest campaign!

WHERE: 723 N. 4th St. Wilmington

WHEN: Sunday, June 15 1:00-5:00