Wilmington prepares to pilot a social drinking district. Plus, Wilmington Police Chief Donny Williams announces his retirement.
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: Throwing Shade
An appeals court upholds Pender’s denial of a massive solar farm. Plus, reflections on New Hanover’s new DA.
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The Dive: New Developments
The anti-overdevelopment movement evolved and mobilized this year.
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The Dive: Pies in the Sky
The endowment makes big ideas more realistic. Plus, the latest on the federal probe in Columbus County.
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The Dive: An Oversight Fight
New Hanover County hired a law firm to review its elections office—against the office’s will.
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The Dive: Farewell to the Longtime Home of Wilmington’s Black Press
Crews demolished the home of one of the state’s oldest Black newspapers. Plus, Moms for Liberty’s spotty election performance.
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Moms for Liberty’s Local Election Scorecard
The “parental rights” group’s North Carolina chapters endorsed seven school board candidates this election cycle. Only two won.
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The Dive: Ticket-Splitting is Part of Our DNA
N.C. is home to a “rare political animal”: vote-splitters. Plus, New Hanover’s ballot bonanza.
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Ticket-Splitting is Part of Our DNA
North Carolinians are the “rare political animal” who will vote for candidates from both parties in one election.
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The Dive: Southeast N.C.’s Most Expensive Race
Sen. Michael Lee had a breezy victory in District 7. Plus, an averted revolt in DA office.
