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Since last fall, a number of longtime, high-ranking City of Wilmington employees have resigned or been fired. On Monday, the city’s HR director announced he was leaving “to pursue another professional opportunity.” Last week, he was named, along with several other top administrators, in a federal lawsuit filed against the city by the former DEI director.
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WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Rachel Keith dig into our recent candidates forum for the New Hanover County school board. Five Republicans and six Democrats are running for four seats in each party.
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State News
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- Greensboro residents call on city leaders to oppose property tax increases
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- Early voting turnout surges across North Carolina
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