County recognizes longtime scouting volunteer and declares November Prematurity Awareness Month

Nov 4, 2025

The board adopted two ceremonial items: a resolution honoring William R. Turner Jr. for 75 years of service to Scouting America and a proclamation recognizing November 2025 as Prematurity Awareness Month; NICU staff described local neonatal capacity and the need for community support.

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The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing William R. Turner Jr. for 75 consecutive years of service to Scouting America and signed a proclamation declaring November 2025 as Prematurity Awareness Month and November 17 as World Prematurity Day.

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