New federal rules require state broadband projects to prioritize cost-cutting, giving nascent satellite tech a boost over fiber networks.
Johanna F. Still
Johanna F. Still is a health care reporter for The Assembly. She previously worked for the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, where she reported on economic development. She is also a photographer, and was the assistant editor of Port City Daily.
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Duking It Out: State Health Plan Negotiations Continue As Deadline Looms
With one month remaining before the current contract between Aetna and Duke Health expires, they aren’t even close to a deal.
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The Dive: Who’s Looking Out for Trans North Carolinians?
We’re pausing The Dive. Plus, who’s looking out for trans North Carolinians?
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The Dive: Three Sides to a Story
Wilmington’s police department grapples with dissatisfied officers, New Hanover County Schools may get $20 million less than it wants, and a group IDs seafood fraud in local restaurants.
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The Dive: Nip and Tuck
Some locally endorsed policies made their way into the state budget proposal. Plus, New Hanover Commissioners attempt a DOGE-style review of their budget.
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The Dive: The N.C. Businesses Happy About Tariffs
Some N.C. businesses are actually happy about tariffs. Plus, UNCW offers neutrality–sort of.
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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.
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The Dive: A Wilmington Widow’s Spiked State Appointment
How a Wilmington widow’s state appointment got spiked. Plus, in a DOGE-era, could the city and county consolidate services?
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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.
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The Dive: Lawmakers Love Lee
Local Sen. Michael Lee was just named to the third-most powerful gig in the state Senate. Plus, the Columbus sheriff throws stones at the media.