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More than a dozen current and former City of Wilmington staff have spoken to WHQR, describing deteriorating morale in the wake of Becky Hawke’s restructuring and terminations of previous staff.

There's a public hearing next week for a proposed quarry expansion in northern New Hanover County. Residents and experts have voiced concerns about the environmental and stormwater impacts.

Officials estimate less than 1% of course sections will be eligible for Workforce Pell. NC Local looks at how that's impacting North Carolina community colleges.

With limited funding going back into the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program and plans underway to create a health-focused care hub in New Hanover County, some local nonprofit leaders are staying optimistic.

Thank you all! We have reached our $80,000 goal for the 2026 Summer 3-Day Pledge Drive!

New Hanover County Schools is looking to make sure all employees are awarded raises and bonuses fairly, which means making up the difference when state funding doesn't cover locally-supported staff. The district superintendent said he hopes he can cover the shortfall with savings from the last fiscal year. Board members also voted on changes to several district fee structures.

The county was approached by Cape Fear Development, looking for a $2-million loan with a more favorable interest rate than private lenders. In return, CFD proposes to build 236 townhomes and maintain them at 60-90% of AMI for ten years.

Governor Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would ban homeless camping and public sleeping across the state. House Bill 437, vetoed today, could let private citizens sue local government if they allow camping on public property.

The five-member commission regulates the state’s monopolies. Now they are considering a rate request by Duke Energy with expert testimony starting today.

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released a final report on the proposed project to dredge Wilmington’s harbor. The Wilmington Harbor 403 Project is meant to deepen parts of the Cape Fear River to accommodate larger cargo ships.