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All throughout the northside of downtown Wilmington, there are little markers of the past — a past filled with the sound of metal wheels clattering down the tracks. The Northside was once home to a sprawling railyard and passenger rail station — and it could be the home of passenger rail again. -
Courtesy of the NCDEQThe North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced Thursday that it is requiring the chemical manufacturer Chemours to expand eligibility for its well water testing program. Now, around 14,000 more households in southeastern North Carolina can request well testing for GenX and PFAS.
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According to the Brunswick County Board of Elections, Richard Holloman dropped out of the race for Leland Town Council late last month. -
Forty-four-year-old Michael Samuels of Wilmington, was found guilty of four counts of sex offense with a child, rape of a child, and three counts of taking indecent liberties with a child by a New Hanover County jury yesterday. -
The public pool at Legion stadium echoed with barks as dozens of dogs dove into the water, an annual send-off to the swimming season. -
Thailin Hall has served as City Hall since 1858, but after about a two-year transition, the City of Wilmington finally made its move to the new City Hall. The government property was unveiled Monday morning. -
From this week's Sunday Edition: A national student walkout prompted some questions about what, exactly, a student protest should look like — adults giving kids a chance to be heard, or kids taking an opportunity to make a political impact. Plus, a broader look at adult protest, including different approaches at New Hanover County school board meetings. -
Next week, City Council will vote on an anti-camping ordinance that would place greater restrictions on people who are unhoused. Many have spoken out in opposition to this ordinance, but one local organization is taking a stance through music. -
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released last year’s public school report card grades and growth scores earlier this week. New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes commented on what the district did well and where they’re focusing their attention. -
On Tuesday afternoon, several dozen protestors lined the street in downtown Wilmington and later spoke at a New Hanover County commissioners' meeting, asking elected officials to push Novant to improve conditions at NHRMC. The hospital's administrators say they take concerns seriously and have been making progress. -
Earlier this week, the New Hanover County NAACP held a forum for Wilmington City Council candidates. News Director Ben Schachtman sat down with WHQR’s Aaleah McConnell, who attended the event, to hear how it went. -
On September 3, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released results of last year’s test scores and improvement rates. For New Hanover County Schools, there was a one percentage point drop in overall achievement rates, with 60% of students being grade-level proficient.
