Suburbs have historically been a key part of the Republican coalition in N.C., but they have begun to realign.
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: What’s in the Stars?
Wilmington’s film scene readies for a resurgence. Plus, beach town candidates vie for votes.
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The Dive: Martial Law (Enforcement)
Wilmington police officers try out martial arts. Plus, what’s the sunshine tax?
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The Dive: Public-Private Pitfall
Wilmington’s Gateway deal falls apart, plus, Folwell gets folksy, combative and conspiratorial with the county as Project Grace nabs approval.
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Public-Private Pitfall
A failed attempt to include affordable housing in a downtown mixed-use development highlights the complications of big ideas in cooler economic times.
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The Dive: ILM is Soaring, Flying
Wilmington International Airport has nearly doubled its non-stop routes since 2022. Stakeholders anticipated growth, but not at this scale.
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The Dive Q&A: Wilmington’s Airport Is Soaring, Flying
ILM’s growth has surpassed even the most optimistic expectations.
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The Dive: Discord on the Board
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein has “serious concerns” about a move New Hanover County Commissioners made Monday.
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The Dive: Tiny Tots, Big Bills
Child care can be prohibitively expensive in many parts of the country, and the Cape Fear Region is no exception.
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The Dive: Grace’s Gatekeeper
Is State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s fixation on the Cape Fear region a “vendetta?”