Port City Politics is a collaborative podcast between WECT and WHQR. Every two weeks, WECT’s investigative reporter Michael Praats and WHQR’s News Director Ben Schachtman will break down the latest happenings in local politics. (Find the video version from WECT here.)
Shooting at New Hanover High School
A shooting at New Hanover High School left one student injured, and another 15-year-old facing attempted murder charges. We take a look at the events following the shooting, from an unorganized press conference that law enforcement did not take questions at, to the reactions from school leaders, and talk through some of the logistical problems with securing NHHS’s campus.
- One wounded in shooting at New Hanover High School, one suspect arrested
- Classes resume at New Hanover High following school shooting, principal outlines safety protocols
- 15-year-old charged in shooting at New Hanover High School
- What are the logistics of securing a school in New Hanover County?
TRU Colors double homicide
CEO of TRU Colors George Taylor finally broke his silence on the shooting that took place at his son’s house leaving two people dead, and another injured. Taylor went on a Facebook Live event with the Wilmington Business Journal and took questions about the shooting, and plans for moving forward.
- TRU Colors CEO breaks silence following double murder at his son’s home
- Taylor joined the Wilmington Business Journal for a Facebook Live Q&A
Mask mandate goes into effect leading to an unruly county meeting
The New Hanover County Health Board approved a mask mandate going into effect across the county - but - it drew strong criticism from those opposed to masks.
