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Last month, the news started following the story of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a young Black man who went missing and was later found dead under unclear circumstances — leading to far-reaching criticisms about how the case was handled. And tragically, Wells' case isn't isolated. There have been several other similar stories this year. It's an upsetting, emotional, and complicated topic — one this week's commentary, from Wilmington-based spoken word artist Mahlaynee Cooper, addresses in her poetry. -
Gary Trawick reflects on how his hometown of Burgaw has changed, for the better, from when he was a child there.
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Jamir Jumoke talks about the challenge to feeling truly free after a prison term is served. -
Gary Trawick reminds us why North Carolina proudly claims itself “First in Freedom” and of the significance of the two dates on our state flag. -
Wilbur Jones tells the story of the day he lost the President of the United States. -
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Dr. Alan Sturrock reflects on the roles Scots in America played in the ensuing Revolutionary War.” -
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Gary Trawick is a retired Superior Court Judge, writer and teller of stories. He and his wife, Jennings, live in Burgaw -
Jamir Jumoke is a writer, speaker, recidivism reduction and recovery coach, and community outreach specialist with the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition. With a passion for helping individuals rebuild, recover, and thrive, Jamir brings both lived experience and professional insight to community leadership, self-development, and social change. -
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Kamili Anderson tells us why this region is known as the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. -
Brunswick County Library Director Patricia Dew talks about how today’s library is probably different than the one you grew up with.
