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.
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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The Dive: UNCW’s Aspirational Neutrality
UNCW recently attracted criticism from pro-Palestinian activists for a recent lecture on Gaza. Plus, a fake Rouzer drew a big crowd.
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The Dive: Red Lights Roll to a Stop
Wilmington, the last city in the state to continue using red light cameras to catch traffic violations, appears ready to cancel its contract. Plus, Horry County shoots down Shibumi Shades.
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The Dive: Shibumi Gets Sunblocked in S.C.
Shibumi convinced Brunswick beaches to let their shades fly, but Myrtle Beach hasn’t let up. Plus, a primer on public vouchers for private schools.
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Sunblocked: Can Shibumi Make Waves South of the (NC) Border?
Myrtle Beach has maintained its ban, but Horry County is considering giving sunshades a trial period this summer.
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The Dive: A Bridge Too Far
Uncertainty is swirling once again over a replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Plus, DOGE reaches Wilmington.
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The Dive: Importing Talent
Data shows local firms tend to hire workers from outside of Wilmington. Plus, a Pender County’s ill-fated quest to skirt paying property taxes.
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The Dive: Iced Out
Pender rejects a resolution to deepen collaborations with ICE agents. Plus, the endowment’s equity pillar in a post-DEI world.
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The Dive: Funding Freeze
Trump’s funding freezes include pausing payments for major federal initiatives, introducing uncertainty for some big projects. Plus, the next DEI frontier: chambers of commerce?
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The Dive: North Carolina’s Airport Towers Are Understaffed
North Carolina’s airports are understaffed, like the rest of the nation. Plus, a recent court ruling means a lawsuit from student victims can move forward.