A recent flurry of activity at Carolina Beach’s Freeman Park has left residents wondering: what’s going on? Turns out, it’s a decade-long land grab by a mysterious private company. READ MORE
How we got here: Recent activity at Freeman Park is 10 years in the making
Since the $20 million bond for the North Waterfront Park passed in 2016, residents have been waiting to see what the final plan – including the LiveNation concert venue – would look like. READ MORE
Final North Waterfront Park plans revealed. Live Nation amphitheater on its way to Wilmington
After a series of complaints to City Council about ticket “scalping,” staff began comparing notes with other cities. Part of the problem is shady – but legal – industry tactics designed to lure buyers away from getting tickets direct from the venue. Another part has to do with the way North Carolina law allows online resellers to increase prices. READ MORE
Wilmington looking into ‘scalping’ issues at Greenfield Lake, other city venues
After breaking the news about a land deal with one of the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists, the County Clerk’s office reached out to tell its side of the story: a 10-year fight to try and block payment to Assata Shakur. READ MORE
County Clerk’s office says it blocked payment to FBI fugitive for decade, says FBI can seize money
After publishing a story about a hit-and-run in downtown Wilmington, readers quickly responded with detailed information about the driver being sought by police. That info quickly led to the arrest of Zachary Ridley, a convicted felon who was already facing serious charges. READ MORE
Wilmington Police arrest man who drove into vehicle that had infant on board