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In preparation for our town hall for candidates running for seats on the New Hanover County Board of Education, we sent a questionnaire with some of the most commonly raised issues (and most frequently asked questions) we hear from the community.

Access to an 11-mile stretch of the scenic roadway has been restored, the National Park Service said Wednesday. More than 150 miles remain inaccessible.

In the wake of confusion and frustration stemming from the local Board of Elections handling of absentee ballots, New Hanover County engaged the Parker Poe law firm to review the election offices’ financial needs, practices, and communications. The Board of Elections declined to participate for the time being; election officials say they weren’t consulted before the county hired the firm and are unsure if this review is within “the scope of the county’s authority.”

The TV game show "Wheel of Fortune" turns 50 years old.

Jurors continue to hear closing arguments in the trial of Steward Rhodes and four other members of the far-right militia, charged with seditious conspiracy for their role in the Jan. 6 attack.

In North Carolina, the LIBRE Initiative is reaching out to Latinos. Its goal is to identify voters who will embrace center-right positions.

"Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote" aims to educate young adult readers about the fight for democracy in the U.S. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to authors Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau.

Sri Lanka heads for an unprecedented three-way presidential vote today. Analysts say a Maoist candidate may win amid a popular desire for change after a former president's ouster.

Nike is bringing a former executive out of retirement to be the new CEO. The company reports to Wall Street on Tuesday just how bad things are.

Lich Vu has been in the hospital since the Oct. 27 incident that left him with a brain bleed and a broken neck. The altercation with the police officer involved a dispute over a traffic ticket.