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Q: On Friday morning, trucks hauling large tree trunks were seen leaving the Sledge Forest property where developers have proposed the Hilton Bluffs project. What’s going on?A: According to the county, this is state-approved forestry management – not clearcutting or the developers otherwise moving forward on Hilton Bluffs.

North Atlantic Right whales are on the move off of the North Carolina coast, as it’s the start of the calving season. Marine scientists are on alert, watching for the endangered species.

Democrats won sweeping victories across the country, including some surprising results in the Cape Fear region. WHQR's Rachel Keith and Ben Schachtman look at how the Blue Wave trickled down to local races, plus the impact of voter turnout, campaign finance, and election advertising. Plus, commentator and radio host Nick Craig shares his perspective on a tough night for Republicans — and what comes next, for both parties.

Southeast Area Technical High School, or SEA-TECH, is approaching its 10th anniversary. The New Hanover and Pender County school started with 44 students and now has over 250. One of the school’s special offerings is its carpentry program.

Advisors from UNC Chapel Hill School of Government's Development Finance Initiative will conduct an early assessment for nine parcels the town recently bought from a private owner.

Last week, the New Hanover County school board voted unanimously to adopt salary increases for occupational and physical therapists and exceptional children teaching assistants. Next year, a new school board could vote to add retroactive back pay.

According to UNCW, on Tuesday, a “suspicious device” was removed from a single-occupancy shower and bathroom area in Pelican Hall on campus. The university says an investigation is ongoing, and it’s not yet known if anyone was filmed.

Based on the third-quarter campaign finance reports, the eight candidates for the New Hanover County school board raised around $325,000. Based on preliminary and provisional votes, top fundraisers weren't necessarily top vote-getters.

Last weekend, Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, in partnership with New Hanover County, gave away 1,000 native trees in Murrayville. Residents showed up to get species like live oaks, red maples, and magnolias.

For years, the Charlotte-based developers have worked to overcome community pushback to build 1,800 units in the Sledge Forest area of northwestern New Hanover County. Now, they're taking the county to court over its attempts to stop the Hilton Bluffs project.