Tensions Swell Over the Price of Parking in Wrightsville Beach
The town says parking fees fund services that benefit beach-goers. Surfers say it’s intensifying the region’s class divide.
Battle on the Bridge at the USS NC
A lawsuit alleges tensions over leadership and work culture are plaguing the beloved USS North Carolina.
Searching For Michael Jordan in Wilmington
The NBA superstar has become a global icon and billionaire. But you have to strain to find signs of him in his hometown.
Nine Years After HB2, Trans North Carolinians Wonder Who Is Looking Out For Them
The ‘Bathroom Bill’ sparked an outpouring of protest. But a new wave of attacks on trans rights has failed to generate the same response.Â
Some N.C. Businesses Are Actually Happy About Tariffs
As Trump’s tariffs threaten to upend global commerce, some North Carolina producers say they’re a welcome respite.
How a Widow’s Appointment to the State Dental Board Got Spiked
Shital Patel became a patient advocate after her husband died at the dentist. Then her appointment got mysteriously nixed.
The Company Behind ShotSpotter Says It Curbs Gun Violence. Some Cities Fear It’s An Empty Promise.Â
Several North Carolina cities have ended ties with the company that uses technology to track gun violence.
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Farewell to the Longtime Home of Wilmington’s Black Press
Earlier this month, a wrecking crew crushed the historic and dilapidated home of The Wilmington Journal–one of the state’s oldest Black papers.
Parties Poured Millions Into a Wilmington Race. The Incumbent Won Easily.
State Sen. Michael Lee widened his margin of victory in one of the state’s most expensive, competitive districts.
Red, Purple & Blue: North Carolina’s Evolving Electorate
Democrats hope new voters and shifting demographics will deliver N.C.’s electoral votes. It’ll take an impressive turnout.
Josh Stein Draws Heat for Hands-Off Approach To Region’s Largest Endowment
Josh Stein has kept his distance since approving the sale of a county-owned hospital to Novant Health. A grassroots group is begging him to step in.
Lionfish: Invasive and Delicious
Wilmington restaurateurs take to the sea to spear lionfish, a voracious predator—and now a signature dish.
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