A news story isn’t finished after it gets reported – often, that’s just the beginning of the conversation.
Here are five stories from this week that got people talking:
- We told the story of Sarah Johnson, who – along with her family – fought the New Hanover County school district for two years.
http://portcitydaily.com/2017/06/05/feds-investigate-allegations-new-hanover-county-school-neglected-and-harassed-a-sexual-assault-victim-news/
- We checked in with “Haon,” a new television series being produced here in the Port City. This is film-maker Tanya Fermin’s second time filming in her family’s long-time hometown.
http://portcitydaily.com/2017/06/07/news-filmmaker-tanya-fermin-chooses-wilmington-for-new-series-haon/
- We met the Swanson family and their daughter Haley, who has persevered through a extremely rare and painful disease.
http://portcitydaily.com/2017/06/05/persisting-through-the-pain-one-familys-story-of-living-with-dermatomyositis-news/
- In the wake of disturbing reports of pollutants in the Cape Fear River, we checked out alternative ways to get drinking water.
http://portcitydaily.com/2017/06/08/looking-to-save-money-and-help-the-environment-start-collecting-rain-water-news/
- With escalating tensions and the summer rental season upon us, we checked in with Wilmington City Council about possible short-term rental regulations.
http://portcitydaily.com/2017/06/08/planning-commission-addresses-short-term-rental-debate-news/
