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Edward B. Higgins, Jr.
6410 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC  28412
Phone (910) 452-0058
Fax (910) 350-2189
ehiggins@ec.rr.com

Edward B. Higgins, Jr.

Personal Data:

Edward Higgins was raised in Forsyth County, North Carolina and graduated from East Forsyth High School.  He received his BA in Accounting from Catawba College, his MBA in Business from UNC-Wilmington, and his JD in Law from Wake Forest University.  He is the chairman of the Public Service Department at Cape Fear Community College.  He served as chairman of the New Hanover County Republican Party from 1988 - 1990. He also served as the General Chairman of the Riverfest Celebration in 1982. 

 He is married to Pamela T. Higgins, and they have three children:  Kristan (American University); Ashley (UNC-Charlotte); and Nathan (UNC-Pembroke).

 

 
Terms of Office:
  • Elected to serve a four-year term from 1994-1998
  • Re-elected to serve a four-year term from 1998-2002
  • Elected Chairman of the Board 1998-2000
  • Re-elected Chairman of the Board 2000-2002
  • Re-elected to serve a four-year term from 2002-2006
  • Re-elected to serve a four year term 2007-2010
  • Current Chairman of Finance Committee
  • Member of Policy Committee
  • Board Representative to New Hanover County Gang Task Force

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In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, New Hanover County Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact: Dr. Rick Holliday, Assistant Superintendent, Student Support and Federal Programs, 6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412, Telephone (910) 254-4206; Fax (910) 254-4352.

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