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Citizen Warrior is an autobiographical account of Gene Merritt’s lifelong efforts to improve Wilmington — work that was at times contentious, creative, and even inspired.Merritt fought to change the downtown nightlife scene, pushing for liquor-by-the-drink while also evicting topless bars and sex shops. His next battle was an industrial coal pile planned where the modern-day riverwalk and concert venue exist. Then there was the struggle to bring 1-40 to Wilmington, and later, to keep the county from selling its hospital. And, of course, there were many other challenges along the way. Merrit joined us along with co-author John Meyer, who helped cover these stories as a veteran StarNews reporter and editor.

Fans exulted in New York City after the Knicks won the team's first NBA title in more than five decades.

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in the first primaries of the midterm election season. The latest results from Texas and North Carolina.

About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.

The Colorado Rockies are having a historically bad baseball season, with just 9 wins and 44 losses. NPR speaks with Rockies reporter Patrick Saunders from The Denver Post about why they're so bad.

With well over 100 acts on eight stages, almost all of them streaming live, Coachella can be overwhelming. Here's a day-by-day guide to the can't-miss music at the season's biggest musical gathering.

The Trump administration has slashed about 900 jobs at the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.

Cases of the flu have started to decline, according to the CDC, but flu season isn't over yet. We bust some common myths on ways to avoid catching the virus.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Front Office Sports reporter Annie Costabile {KAHS-tah-bul} about the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement, which will see substantial salary increases for players.

In Swannanoa, North Carolina, the only produce available is distributed weekly by a local charity.