HOLDEN BEACH. NC (WWAY) – Some residents of Holden Beach are stunned that Town Council voted to fire its longtime Town Manager. Town Council had a regularly scheduled meeting tonight, but went into closed session near the end. When they returned, a motion was made to “terminate Town Manager David Hewitt’s contract, effective December 4th , in accordance with Section 11a of the agreement for employment as Town Manager/ Finance Director dated March 31, 2017.”