Thursday, March 28, 2024

ICYMI Oct. 22 – 28: Fired up! Five stories where readers got involved

Headlines come and go faster than ever. Check out the stories people were talking about in this week's 'In Case You Missed It.'

It was a week of stories that got readers fired up — in a good way. That’s because it wasn’t just about a good back-and-forth in the comment section. These were stories that came from our reader comments, or stories where the comments led us to new developments. Always remember: you can send us tips, photos and videos, stories, and questions to pcd@localvoicemedia, or through our Facebook page.


Several weeks ago we did a story on Wilmington’s red light cameras. Readers had a lot to say, but they also had a lot of questions. So, we went back to the city and presented reader questions to the traffic and legal departments —- and got some interesting answers. READ MORE

https://portcitydaily.com/2017/10/24/questions-for-wilmingtons-red-light-camera-program-after-north-carolina-lawsuit-nws/

For some time, certain readers have been asking about Sarah Peacock, one of the region’s most talented tattoo artists. Well, we finally caught up with her. Reporter Johanna Ferebee put her photography skills to good use capturing Peacock at work. READ MORE

https://portcitydaily.com/2017/10/22/at-artfuel-sarah-peacock-keeps-a-steady-head-and-hand-our-ht/

Reporter Michael Praats asked a simple question – ‘is it legal to have a campfire outside?’ – that turned into heated discussion in the comment section. Turns out, not everyone was happy with the answer to the question. Memes were flying on Facebook (one reader even turned us into a meme, a first for us). READ MORE

https://portcitydaily.com/2017/10/27/cooler-weather-means-bonfire-season-but-not-if-you-live-in-wilmington-where-outdoor-burning-is-illegal-nws/

Last week we reported on the troubled status of Greenfield Lake. We followed up with this story, about what may be causing the issue. Readers weighed in with their own theories on who the culprit – or culprits – could be. READ MORE

https://portcitydaily.com/2017/10/24/new-research-pinpoints-problem-streams-in-greenfield-lake-nws/

Lastly, we returned to Carolina Beach as the town continues to struggle with several long term issues, including a lake dredging project that’s become entangled with a land-use dispute with the U.S. Army.

Carolina Beach readers have been vocal about this issue, which is costing them thousands of tax dollars every day. But they’ve done more than vent on Facebook — readers have also sent some interesting information our way. If nothing else, it’s proof that reporting is a two-way street. READ MORE

https://portcitydaily.com/2017/10/26/lake-dredging-suspension-continues-arsenic-found-in-soil-nws/

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