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.
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: 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.
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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.
