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This year at Cuculorus, attendees have the chance to get an inside look at the Proud Boys, a far-right street fighting gang. The team behind the documentary Homegrown embedded with the group in the lead up to the January 6 insurrection at the nation's capital, and the director found himself on the steps of the capital, camera in hand, as his subject tried to force his way inside.

Sunday Edition is a weekly newsletter from WHQR's News Director Benjamin Schachtman, featuring behind-the-scenes looks at our reporting, context and analysis of ongoing stories, and semi-weekly columns about the news and media issues in general. This editorial is an excerpt from the original version.

On this episode of The Newsroom, we take a deep dive into what caused this year's consternation over absentee ballots and what might have prevented it (hint: better communication and more resources). Plus, a closer look at some of the campaign funding in local races — and some tips for how to check on candidate fundraising yourself.

Earlier this month, plans for the Wilmington 1898 Museum for Healing, Education, and Democracy were announced. WHQR’s Ben Schachtman spoke to founder Leigh Carter.

A Wilmington woman is calling for reforms at the Wilmington Police Department, saying they waited too long to collect evidence following her sexual assault.

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Along with teaching college students AI literacy, educators at the university are also working on doing the same with students under 18.

A Wilmington man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for trafficking over 30 pounds of methamphetamine, according to U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Michael F. Easley.

Tomorrow the Wilmington Fire Department Station 3 will hold an event for Wilmington’s unhoused community, offering food and supplies in preparation for the colder months.

WHQR has analyzed the top Senate and House fundraisers and the people and industries that donated to their campaigns. This analysis focused on races in the Cape Fear region for North Carolina Senate and House seats, where candidates collectively raised over $7 million during the 2024 campaign season.