Sunday Edition

From this week's Sunday Edition: What are some of the top stories we're tracking for 2026? You can never fully predict what an upcoming year will look like, but there are definitely some threads will be pulling at.

From this week's Sunday Edition: The Endowment held its most recent public listening session this week. There wasn't a lot new on offer, but there were some notable shifts in tone, perhaps suggesting a more modest, down-to-earth approach. There were also some communication issues.

From this week's Sunday Edition: After six terms spread over four decades, Wilmington City Councilman Charlie Rivenbark said goodbye to public office this week.

From this week's Sunday Edition: A few thoughts on Thanksgiving, what it means, and the empty chairs at the holiday table. Plus, a few editor's notes on the end of a political dynasty, the latest on allegations against a prosecutor in the DA's office, and the beginning of filing season for next year's election.

From this week's Sunday Edition: Notes on a few developing, upcoming, and potentially daunting stories: the $320.5 million New Hanover County school bond heads to the ballot, a complicated lawsuit accuses a prosecutor of bias, and the prospect of a new toll bridge still hangs over the Cape Fear region.

From this week’s Sunday Edition: The 2025 election season is in the books. The 2026 election season is already upon us.

From this week’s Sunday Edition: Did Democrats have a good night, or did Republicans have a really bad one? And what else can we learn from Tuesday's election? Plus, notes on some developing stories.

From this week's Sunday Edition: Readers had questions about a campaign mailer touting a bipartisan slate for Wilmington's city council and mayoral races. Plus, a close reading of Novant's messaging on the Medicare telehealth funding lapse.

From this week's Sunday Edition: After months of debates and several amendments, Wilmington passed its anti-camping ordinance. Plus, while the race for city council and mayor is still in high gear, the 2026 election is already heating up. And, a public apology from the chair of the school board.

From this week's Sunday Edition: About a year ago, the suspect in the Southport mass shooting, Nigel Max Edge, walked into WHQR's offices, asking to meet with a reporter. WHQR's news director Ben Schachtman recounts the meetings.