Reverberations from last week’s port strike should be minimal. Plus, WPD’s chief is under heat.
Ben Schachtman
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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.
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The Dive: Meet the Next CEO of the New Hanover Endowment
A former GOP star nabs the region’s top philanthropic job. Plus, the ferry fight continues.
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Former Politician Named CEO of Wilmington’s Most Powerful Nonprofit
Former GOP star Dan Winslow is the new CEO of the New Hanover Community Endowment. With no philanthropic track record, he faces an uphill climb to win over skeptics.
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The Dive: No Phone Zone
Local school districts explore phone-free policies for students. Plus, a quack attack in a local campaign ad.
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The Dive: Pay To Win
Campaign spending for New Hanover County’s state Senate seat heats up. Plus, a journalist regrettably looks back at a story about an OBX murder.
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The Dive: The Faces of Homelessness
An immersive project humanizes people experiencing homelessness. Plus, a look at what it takes for a judge to throw someone out of court.
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The Dive: A Heated Political Moment
Property damage at two Democratic locations comes amid debate over political violence. Plus, a rundown of a recent big-time federal grant.
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The Dive: Shibumi Supremacy
The omnipresent blue beach shades are fighting for total coastal domination. Plus, inaction on prime beach-adjacent real estate and a look at PFAS issues.