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MARCH TO POWER: Fourth annual women’s march gets under way January 18

  At the time of ILM’s 2020 Women’s March and Rally this Saturday, Women Organizing for Wilmington (WoW!) will have protested for 150 consecutive weeks—just six weeks shy of three years—at the corner of Third and Princess streets. “And we will continue to protest until a new president is elected,” notes WoW! founder Lynn Shoemaker. Shoemaker and WoW! have utilized these last three years as … Continue reading MARCH TO POWER: Fourth annual women’s march gets under way January 18

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WADING THROUGH THE WATER: Local rally for clean water and official meeting and press conference with Chemours provides few answers on clean drinking water across the Cape Fear

Originally published in encore magazine, July 15, 2017 Earlier today, June 15, encore’s John Wolfe was settled in at the New Hanover County Government Center during the closed meeting between Chemours, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, NHC county and NC state officials, folks from the Department of Environmental Quality, and others. Meanwhile Shannon Rae Gentry was at the Rally For Clean Water at Riverfront Park … Continue reading WADING THROUGH THE WATER: Local rally for clean water and official meeting and press conference with Chemours provides few answers on clean drinking water across the Cape Fear

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NEW REPRESENTATION: Deborah Butler takes seat and action in the NC House of Representatives

The first couple of weeks of February were quite busy for Wilmington attorney Deborah Butler. Butler was sworn in to fill NC House Rep. Susi Hamilton’s 18th District seat on Monday, Feb. 6. Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Hamilton to NC secretary of natural and cultural resources. Butler, who unsuccessfully challenged Thom Goolsby for his Senate seat in 2012, was one of 10 people considered to … Continue reading NEW REPRESENTATION: Deborah Butler takes seat and action in the NC House of Representatives

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MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Dr. Derrick Hickey

In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates running to represent NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent the same questions. This week meet Dr. Derrick Hickey. Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Dr. Derrick Hickey

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2016 PARKS BOND: $30.4 million parks bond and proposed projects

It was a sunny afternoon outside the Martin Luther King Center on South 8th Street last Thursday. Kids and parents were shuffling in out for various activities. It’s a typical day of after-school productivity, with the exception of an information table set up near the entry. Marian Doherty, program specialist with Wilmington Parks and Recreation, is one of the folks heading the final information session … Continue reading 2016 PARKS BOND: $30.4 million parks bond and proposed projects

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MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Woody White

There are several issues to consider throughout the election year in NC, especially in New Hanover County: House Bill 2 and LGBT rights, economic growth, community relations, and the list goes on. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates running to represent NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent … Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Woody White

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MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Patricia Kusek

There are several issues to consider throughout the election year in NC, especially in New Hanover County: House Bill 2 and LGBT rights, economic growth, community relations, and the list goes on. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates for NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent the same … Continue reading MEET THE CANDIDATE: Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Patricia Kusek

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