Wilmington’s Bill Saffo has sailed through more than two decades in public office.
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 the Baby Bust Means for Us
People aren’t popping out babies like they used to. Plus, a Wilmington councilman has a “quick vacation” in jail.
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The Dive: Nickles, Dimes and Quarter Slots
New Hanover mulls whether to dip into its savings or raise taxes, plus, a Wilmington-based video gambling champion makes a comeback.
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The Dive: White on Black and White
UNC Board of Governors member Woody White expands on his thoughts on DEI, plus, Leland gets another unfavorable bill, Project Indigo nabs a W, and sidewalks face uphill battles.
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The Dive: Presidential Pop In
Sitting presidents visiting Wilmington on official White House duties tend to also be in the midst of a campaign trail.
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The Dive: The Fading Star
How the nation’s biggest media behemoths made Wilmington’s flagship newspaper lose its shine amid the digital transformation.
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The Fading Star
The nation’s biggest media behemoths have left Wilmington’s flagship newspaper a diminished version of its former self.
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The Dive: New Sheriff Budget In Town
The county is facing yet another eight-figure budget gap at the sheriff’s office. Plus, an in-depth look at the newcomers school controversy.
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The Dive: Deflated Hope
A group comes out against the endowment seeking state intervention, plus, Leland backs off on its tax increase plans.
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The Dive: Azalea Fest Mum
The Azalea Festival kicks off with a controversy, plus, a lawsuit over a tourist tax.
