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Lahaina's extreme wildfire destroyed much of its historic waterfront. Residents are eager to rebuild, but officials are weighing whether they should, given the dangers of rising sea levels.

R.O. Kwon's latest novel "Exhibit" centers on a photographer, an injured ballerina, and their instantaneous — and intense — relationship. She speaks to NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about desire and taboos.

Flooding during and after big storms is always a problem in North Carolina's coastal areas. But it's also a growing headache on clear days when high tides creep up over waterfronts, flow in through storm drains and flood streets. Experts say high-tide flooding worsens with climate change and sea-level rise, causing more frequent flooding in coastal communities. Climate reporter David Boraks has more in the final installment of WHQR's series "Rising Waters."

Next week, Wilmington City Council will consider selling the former bus depot on Castle Street. On paper, it’s an easy choice: as part of the sealed-bid process, the city has to accept the highest offer, which came from developer David Spetrino — or start over. Gerard Newkirk, co-founder of Wilmington-based non-profit Genesis Block, hopes the city will reconsider the latter option.

The way judges wind up on the bench in North Carolina is changing this year. For one thing, elections will be partisan thanks to the passage of House Bill…

The faithful come to the Vatican to mark their respects for Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88.

Pope Francis called on the world and 1.4 billion Catholics to confront climate change. He brought attention to the issue but it's not clear he changed many minds.

Beachgoers along the coast of the Carolinas are enjoying more sand with their surf this summer. Multi-million-dollar rebuilding projects the past couple of winters pumped sand from offshore to restore beaches ravaged by storms, erosion, and higher sea levels. The practice is getting more frequent and expensive, and some experts wonder how long we can sustain it. This is part II of WHQR's "Rising Waters" series.

North Carolina voters are challenging Rep. Madison Cawthorn's reelection eligibility. NPR's Michel Martin discusses why with Indiana University law professor Gerard Magliocca.

North Carolina Senate District 8 covers 100% of Brunswick, Bladen, and Pender Counties. Also included in Senate District 8 is a tiny part – 2.6% -- of New…