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The affordable housing crisis is national in scope, but it’s uniquely painful in the South because of low wages and surging demand. So what are some creative solutions to this rapidly growing and intractable problem? Backyard cottages? Flipping hotels into rental housing? Or building out job training programs? We asked smart people in the housing space what they consider the most effective strategies to improve housing with help from the New Hanover Community Endowment. -
Nikolai Mather/WHQRThe Leland town council held a public hearing on May 2 so residents could talk about the revamped town budget. It's still a point of controversy, but the mayor and council agreed to take it to a vote on May 16.
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With the EPA’s new regulations, hundreds of utilities in North Carolina may need to install stronger filters to remove PFAS. WHQR’s Kelly Kenoyer toured one of the most advanced facilities in the state to see what might be needed at other utilities. -
A judge dismissed Craver's removal hearing on Friday, saying her activities were not substantial enough to bar her from office. By Monday night, three of her employees had resigned. -
Citing studies that “paint a grim picture” for firefighters nationwide, the Wilmington Fire Department wants to provide consistent, accessible, mental health care tailored to the unique and challenging needs of first responders. Last budget cycle, a similar WFD request was denied and it’s not clear how it will fare this year — although the city says it has established a working group to address concerns. -
A nationwide study was conducted to see how the healthcare system works for citizens based on race. In North Carolina, healthcare and health outcomes are generally worse for people of color. -
Every week, WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman sits down with The Assembly’s Wilmington editor, Johanna Still, to talk about our joint newsletter — The Dive. This week, it’s a look at an $18-million increase in the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office budget, which provided some interesting contrast to the protracted public debate over a comparable budget shortfall at the New Hanover County Schools district. -
Welcome back to the Cape Fear Rundown. This week Ben joins us to talk to us about a particular budget request from the Wilmington Fire Department and then, Kelly joins us to give a sneak peek into her upcoming Newsroom episode. -
Elizabeth Craver has been suspended from her job as Pender County Clerk of Court since her criminal indictment in February. Today, a judge has decided to keep her in office. -
After trashing a proposal for a 70% property tax hike, Leland town council decided to explore cheaper options. The new budget proposal, which they reviewed last night, only needs a 17% tax hike — but has significant revisions. -
A WHQR listener emailed the newsroom to ask about why there are so few DMV License Plate Agencies to serve the significant population of the Cape Fear region. WHQR’s News Director Ben Schachtman sat down with reporter Camille Mojica to see what she found out for our latest ‘Ask a Journalist’ segment. -
County Manager Chris Coudriet announced the museum late last year with much fanfare, but few financial details and no guarantees. According to New Hanover County, conversations with Michael Jordan’s family were “collaborative and productive,” but ultimately they decided not to move forward with plans for a museum honoring the basketball legend.
