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Last year, the Museum of Coastal Carolina agreed to take part in the ship speed monitoring system during the endangered right whale calving season. The technology was installed through a partnership between the federal agency, NOAA, and Maritime Information Systems, Incorporated.

Experts say 86 marine mammals have stranded and died off the North Carolina coast this year so far. UNCW scientists say this is already elevated compared to this time last year, with the uptick mainly stemming from younger bottlenose dolphins. University scientists are also working on some pioneering research, based on what they've learned about dolphins.

Periodically, WHQR publishes letters to the editor, which we welcome, regardless of topic, as long as they're civil. This letter comes from members of the Residents of Old Wilmington and other concerned citizens, who share their thoughts on the options for replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.

Transparency advocates say small group “check-ins” violate the spirit and purposes of North Carolina’s open meetings law. NC Local takes a closer look.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Wilmington Police Department shared details of a hostage situation that took place on Sunday evening. According to authorities, two people were taken hostage and are now recovering. The suspect was reportedly in 'life-threatening' condition.

The District Attorney announced there would be no charges for officers who shot and killed a man in March. Republicans wanted one of their own as New Hanover County's new elections director. And an exposé on the Cape Fear Proud Boys left some with questions, including News Director Ben Schachtman.

The former zoning administrator for the city of Wilmington has filed suit against the city. She claims the city did not provide just cause to terminate her employment, pressured her to resign, and did so to make way for the city’s reorganization.

A month after its grand opening, the Sparrow is nearly full. The permanent supportive housing complex located in Wilmington is home to 32 chronically homeless and disabled people. WHQR’s Kelly Kenoyer visited with a new tenant to see how things are going.

This week, District Attorney Jason Smith announced there would be no charges against officers involved in the March shooting death of 21-year-old Edilberto Espinoza Sierra. Smith shared his office's case report and also showed segments of body-cam footage to reporters. Espinoza Sierra's family said they were "disgusted" with the decision.

Pender County Schools has closed its budget deficit with additional money from the county. County commissioners and the PCS board of education members met last night for a joint meeting to discuss the school system’s finances.