New Hanover County Schools has responded to recent educator concerns about disrepair at Williston Middle School. At last week’s school board meeting, Williston staff spoke about both the lack of funding and facility conditions.

A new hospital at the Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center will expand care for people in New Hanover and Pender counties.

Q: What's up with the county employee posted outside the New Hanover County building at 320 Chestnut Street?A: After contractors were found parking in spots reserved for county staff, the employee was temporarily assigned to monitor the lot.

Cape Fear River Watch held a mid-year update on its environmental advocacy projects this Saturday. They discussed PFAS chemical dumping, factory farm runoff, and a proposed port expansion, among other things.

The Endowment's leadership recently said, "We could not be more transparent.” That’s hard to square with their founding documents and some of their approach to openness and public discussion. So, maybe it's time for a level-set on what the word “transparency” means, at least to journalists.

Duke Energy proposes an increase in home electricity rates by 18% over the next two years. The utility says it needs more money for grid upgrades and power plants, as policymakers and residents are concerned about rising demand from data centers. Thousands of customers have responded in opposition. The decision is now in the hands of the Utilities Commission.

Last month, the trial started for two men arrested in the Tru Colors double-murder case — Omonte Bell and Dyrell Green — who are now facing charges including murder, conspiracy, and more. The third defendant, Raquel Adams, was convicted and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences last year. WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman caught up with reporter Aaleah McConnell, who's been following the trial.

The analysis indicates that growth within urban areas can be better for cities' bottom line, compared to building on greenfield sites at the outer reaches of town.

Hurricane season started this Monday, and officials in the Cape Fear region are urging people to prepare.

On Wednesday, The Endowment held a public listening session. WHQR’s Ben Schachtman and Kelly Kenoyer take a look at some of the questions from community members