The deputy was fired earlier this month, after being disciplined with a demotion late last year. The State Bureau of Investigation is now looking into his conduct at the request of the District Attorney’s office.

The last 10 years have been pivotal in shaping North Carolina’s immigration policy. NC Local takes a closer look.

Five years ago, the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center to Novant Health was officially finalized. The contentious process divided the community, but Novant won over county commissioners with a $2 billion cash offer — but also promises of world-class quality and billions more in investments. This week, regional Novant officials gave county commissioners a relatively glowing report on their progress toward those promises – but a few questions remain.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sits down with musician and songwriter Jared Michael Cline to talk about playing live around the Wilmington area, a new project for his band Bacon Grease, and why he's a "frustrated drummer" at heart.

In North Carolina, enrollment in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2026 dropped by about 22% compared to the year before, the largest percentage decline in the country. NC Local looked at the latest data.

Wilmington Police Department Officer Darryl G. Warren was arrested after witnesses said he tried to run a woman over with his pickup truck in 2023. Last week, he pleaded guilty, with the state dropping several charges; Warren was ordered to serve 30 days in jail followed by a year of probation.

Water disconnections are way more common in the city of Wilmington than anywhere else in Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s service area, likely because residents don't have a choice between paying their water bill or their trash and stormwater fees. One CFPUA board member is looking to change that.

The number of children in foster care has dropped in the past five years, but so have the number of families available to help them.

On Monday, New Hanover County Commissioners voted 3-2 along partisan lines to provide $1 million in support of a new city park off Greenville Loop Road. Democratic commissioners voted against the proposal over concerns about cost and transparency.

Data centers are booming across the country with the use of AI, surveillance and cloud technology. At the same time, opposition is growing because of community concerns about impacts to the local power grids, the environment, the economy, and more.State and local governments have regulatory powers to manage where data centers are built and to protect consumers against rising utility costs. Here's an explainer from NC Local.