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From this week's Sunday Edition: Over the last several months, five top employees have left the City of Wilmington. Two were fired following an internal investigation. Three others have resigned. Is it normal turnover, an exodus, or a purge?

On Monday, New Hanover County commissioners will vote to add $1 million in funding to help the City of Wilmington purchase a new park. For the edition of Ask a Journalist, WHQR’s Ben Schachtman and Rachel Keith tackle some questions about the plan.

Republican candidates running in the primary for the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney for the 15th Prosecutorial District, which covers Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus counties, faced the public on Tuesday to answer questions about their proposed policies.

The forum hosted by WHQR, WECT, and Port City Daily, featured the four candidates running for two seats: Salette Andrews, Judy Justice, Dr. LaShonda Wallace, and Rob Zapple.

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses out there — and it’s come to North Carolina. There are 18 cases reported so far, mostly in the western part of the state. However, local physicians and officials have been preparing in the meantime, which means getting out information about vaccination. One benefit: people who come in contact with the virus can avoid a three-week quarantine if they're vaccinated.

An investigation into the city’s recycling and trash division substantiated claims of timecard fraud, substance abuse, and other policy violations, leading to the termination of the two longtime, high-ranking employees. The city has also seen several other senior employees resign over the last several months.

At Monday’s meeting, the New Hanover County school board voted 4-3 to extend its contract with the Crossley, McIntosh, Collier, Hanley, and Edes P.L.L.C. law firm for another year, through June 2027. Republicans David Perry, Melissa Mason, Pat Bradford, and Pete Wildeboer were in favor. They also voted down a resolution for Black History Month and tussled again with First Amendment rights during the public comment period.

A lesser-known state body, the Property Tax Commission, will hear a case about how to value Airbnbs and other short-term rentals. Here's more from NC Local.

From this week's Sunday Edition: Channel was founded in 2021 by Live Oak Bank to help minority entrepreneurs get access to the resources they'd traditionally missed out on. Now it's been shuttered. Getting answers about why has been tricky. Plus, an editor's note on Novant NHRMC.

Some voters need to update their information this week or risk having to cast a provisional ballot. NC Local explains what's going on.