January 2024

Time For Some Traffic Problems in Wilmington

Closures on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge are sure to upend life for commuters. (Photo courtesy of the City of Wilmington)

A traffic nightmare arrives on the eve of a consequential infrastructure vote and raises questions about Wilmington’s political sway.

A 2016 photo of 6th district U.S. House candidate Addison McDowell with Donald Trump. (Photo courtesy of the McDowell campaign)

Donald Trump’s surprise endorsement of a little-known lobbyist has added to the unpredictability of the 6th U.S. House District primary.

Phil Howard's farm in Pink Hill. (Kate Medley for The Assembly)

A massive sting operation offers an inside look at the underground economy that has bolstered North Carolina tobacco for 20 years.

Eli Vastbinder at his home in Statesville. (Julia Wall for The Assembly)

Eli Vastbinder has taken bull riding from North Carolina to New York and back as part of a growing network of professional riders.

Mark Harris outside the annual Unionville BBQ last November. (Robert Taylor for The Assembly)

The minister and politician stepped aside after ballot fraud tainted his congressional race. Now he says his seat was stolen—and he wants it back.