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Johanna F. Still

Posted inLaw Enforcement

The Company Behind ShotSpotter Says It Curbs Gun Violence. Some Cities Fear It’s An Empty Promise. 

by Michael Hewlett, Justin Laidlaw, Johanna F. Still and Evey Weisblat January 17, 2025April 7, 2025

Several North Carolina cities have ended ties with the company that uses technology to track gun violence.

Posted inNewsletters

The Dive: Late to the Party

by Johanna F. Still and Ben Schachtman January 16, 2025January 17, 2025

Wilmington prepares to pilot a social drinking district. Plus, Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams announces his retirement.

Posted inNewsletters

The Dive: Throwing Shade

by Johanna F. Still and Ben Schachtman January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

An appeals court upholds Pender’s denial of a massive solar farm. Plus, reflections on New Hanover’s new DA.

Posted inNewsletters

The Dive: New Developments

by Johanna F. Still December 19, 2024December 20, 2024

The anti-overdevelopment movement evolved and mobilized this year.

Posted inNewsletters

The Dive: Pies in the Sky

by Johanna F. Still December 12, 2024December 13, 2024

The endowment makes big ideas more realistic. Plus, the latest on the federal probe in Columbus County.

Posted inNewsletters

The Dive: An Oversight Fight

by Ben Schachtman and Johanna F. Still December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

New Hanover County hired a law firm to review its elections office—against the office’s will.

Posted inNewsletters

The Dive: Farewell to the Longtime Home of Wilmington’s Black Press

by Johanna F. Still and Ben Schachtman November 21, 2024November 22, 2024

Crews demolished the home of one of the state’s oldest Black newspapers. Plus, Moms for Liberty’s spotty election performance.

Posted inPolitics

Moms for Liberty’s Local Election Scorecard

by Carli Brosseau and Johanna F. Still November 18, 2024November 17, 2024

The “parental rights” group’s North Carolina chapters endorsed seven school board candidates this election cycle. Only two won.

Posted inNewsletters

The Dive: Ticket-Splitting is Part of Our DNA

by Johanna F. Still and Ben Schachtman November 14, 2024November 22, 2024

N.C. is home to a “rare political animal”: vote-splitters. Plus, New Hanover’s ballot bonanza.

Posted inPolitics

Ticket-Splitting is Part of Our DNA

by Johanna F. Still November 14, 2024November 19, 2024

North Carolinians are the “rare political animal” who will vote for candidates from both parties in one election.

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