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For a long time, the City of Wilmington maintained a public terminal, allowing the press — and the public — to easily review city emails. Over the last few years, accessing the terminal became more difficult. Now, the city has discontinued it entirely, citing security concerns. That’s made it harder for journalists to cover Wilmington, which can be slow to reply to public records requests.
The Newsroom
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Aaleah McConnell has an intimate look at how the family of Edilberto Espinoza-Sierra is coping with grief and searching for justice, after the 21-year-old was killed by law enforcement in March. Plus, Rachel Keith and Ben Schachtman dig into public school funding, with a look at this year’s budget – and some potential issues on the horizon.
More Local News
- Opinion: Wilmington City Councilmember Cassidy Santaguida on the proposed budget
- City of Wilmington leadership positions announced as part of reorganization project
- NHCSO deputy resigns after being arrested on domestic violence related felonies, other charges
- NHCS receives $1.7 million in federal funds over three years to improve achievement
- Wave's ridership is up. Now it's tweaking its routes to keep that trend going
- Wilmington Independence Boulevard extension project pulled from 10-year state transportation plan
- The Endowment announces $116-million grant proposal to support New Hanover County Schools bond projects
- Public hearing, possible NHC school board vote to come on Lifewise Biblical education program
- Praying for Justice: How one family is contending with police’s use of deadly force
- Democratic school board candidate addresses criminal record after party declines to endorse her
- Worried about property taxes? Apply for a tax break
- New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office captain fired, charged with misdemeanors after crash on MLK Parkway
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Commentary: "Education - A Liberation Strategy" Jamir Jumoke
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts dance teacher Lesa Broadhead
- Darryl Murrill on his gospel roots, playing live, and his love of the saxophone
- Commentary: "Dr. Alan Sturrock reflects the film Braveheart, and the way Hollywood can distort history." Alan Sturrock
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Kevin Lee-Y Green and Adrianna Hough
- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Les Fontanelles - On Air This Weekend
- Portrait of an Artist’s Artist: Addie Wuensch
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Wilmington Symphony director Liz Scanlon
- Commentary: Kamili Anderson “Gullah Geechee”
- "Taking Flight"
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Maureen Lewis, president of the Carolina Beach Mural Project
- Commentary: Patricia Dew “Public Libraries For All”
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination
- Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250
- United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name
- Inside ATL: how Delta juggles 100,000 bags a day at the world's busiest airport
- DC will host America 250 celebrations — and a large deployment of the National Guard
- Democrats and Republicans think control of Congress runs through Iowa
- T.V. reality stars throw their hats into the ring for political office
- Immigrant detainees sue over 'horrific' conditions at Texas ICE facility
- Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
- Boston's Brazilian residents prepare to cheer on their home country in World Cup
State News
- Q&A: Departing UNC-Chapel Hill faculty chair reflects on higher education's past, future
- As hurricane season begins, experts predict below-average activity in the Atlantic
- Debate grows over classroom tech as Charlotte families question i-Ready
- Hundreds harmed by toxic water at Camp Lejeune will gather at U.S. Capitol to protest severe delays in resolving claims
- NC State Senator Natalie Murdock on the future of Voting Rights in 'Jim Crow 2.0'
- CMS testing disrupted for second straight day
- Davidson residents push back on proposed Duke Energy natural gas project
- Despite revenue challenges, Randolph County proposes no tax increase
- App State startup aims to reduce crop waste with sweet potato milk products
- Lexington officials and business owners eye historic preservation options following downtown fire