State Sen. Michael Lee widened his margin of victory in one of the state’s most expensive, competitive districts.
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: NC’s Evolving Electorate
How the state’s electorate has changed since 2020. Plus, keeping calm at the polls.
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Red, Purple & Blue: North Carolina’s Evolving Electorate
Democrats hope new voters and shifting demographics will deliver N.C.’s electoral votes. It’ll take an impressive turnout.
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The Dive: Signs of the Times
Early voting kicks off in North Carolina. Plus, a county tax increase is (sort of) on the ballot.
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The Dive: Fiery Ads Inflame DA Race
Attack ads make inner-office politics at the District Attorney’s office even more awkward. Plus, a court ruling in the yearslong ferry saga.
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The Dive: Shock at the Dock
Reverberations from last week’s port strike should be minimal. Plus, WPD’s chief is under heat.
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The Dive: Stein Draws Criticism for Handling of Endowment
The gubernatorial hopeful has drawn criticism for his hands-off approach to overseeing the New Hanover Community Endowment. Plus, Venus flytraps get a new license plate.
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Josh Stein Draws Heat for Hands-Off Approach To Region’s Largest Endowment
Josh Stein has kept his distance since approving the sale of a county-owned hospital to Novant Health. A grassroots group is begging him to step in.
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The Dive: Invasive and Delicious
A dive into lionfish spearfishing. Plus, the effort to divert port container traffic away from trucks and an exodus at the endowment.
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The Dive: A Once-A-Millennium Storm
A 1,000-year storm surprises the region. Plus, a local school board candidate’s ties to an insurrectionist.
