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Emergency Appeal: Public Radio Funding Eliminated

This week, protestors picketed on Market Street across from the official residence of UNCW Chancellor Aswani Volety, who they claim will not meet with them to discuss allegations that the University has disenfranchised minority vendors. While the University settled a lawsuit over a related issue in 2022, it denies any wrongdoing.

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed an anti-trans bill he called "mean-spirited" on July 3rd. But on that same day, he signed the Parents' Protection Act, which limits child abuse protections for transgender adoptees and foster youth. Now, some foster families and advocates worry about the law's impacts — and whether state Democrats can hold the line against other anti-trans legislation.

Earlier this month, the public finally saw plans, previously limited to private meetings, showing that New Hanover High School could require over $200 million to renovate existing buildings and expand its campus. The proposed overhaul would address a host of issues, many first identified by a study back in 1999. Now, a quarter century later, the students, staff, families, alumni, and community can no longer look away from the immense needs for the school — and some want to see the money procured sooner rather than later.

From this week’s Sunday Edition: For the second time in two years, The Endowment’s top executive has resigned. What will The Endowment’s leaders do next?

The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The Wilmington City Council approved a resolution launching the development of permanent social districts at Tuesday's meeting. The city also approved creating a committee to help oversee the process.

New Hanover County Schools are facing significant budget shortfalls on multiple fronts: county, state, and federal funding cuts could mean staff cuts, reduced Pre-K capacity, and fewer school nurses. These cuts have left district officials with few options and, apparently, few allies when it comes to filling the financial gaps.

Since the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 was passed in the late 90s, immigration policies have shifted toward an era of state-led immigration enforcement. Under the Trump administration, that's meant expanded efforts to partner ICE with local law enforcement. For immigration advocates, that's prompted concerns about discrimination and harassment. And in areas with sanctuary laws, it's led to pushback from sheriffs who claim they're exempt from anything but federal law.

At Tuesday’s Council Meeting, Councilman David Joyner sought a change to the city’s investment strategies to divest from fossil fuels. It passed along party lines.