Wilmington, N.C.
Coverage of Wilmington, N.C. in the Nexus archive.
- College grad fighting to walk again after Marine allegedly attacks her during home break-in
Savannah Johnson, a recent college graduate, was paralyzed after being brutally attacked by Isaac Ruiz, who allegedly broke into her relatives’ home in Wilmington, N.C. Ruiz, identified as a Marine, faces charges including assault and first-degree burglary. Despite sustaining multiple serious injuries, Johnson remains hospitalized but is showing signs of recovery and hope for regaining the ability to walk.
- College grad fighting to walk again after Marine allegedly attacks her during home break-in
College graduate Savannah Johnson was paralyzed after a suspect named Isaac Ruiz allegedly broke into her relatives' home in Wilmington, North Carolina, and brutally attacked her. Ruiz, confirmed to be a Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, has been charged with assault and burglary. Despite suffering severe injuries, Johnson remains hospitalized but is maintaining hope for recovery and regaining the ability to walk.
- College grad fighting to walk again after Marine allegedly attacks her during home break-in
Savannah Johnson, a recent college graduate, was paralyzed after an attack by Isaac Ruiz, who allegedly broke into her relatives' home in Wilmington, North Carolina. The police charged Ruiz, who is confirmed to be a Marine from the 2nd Marine Division, with multiple assault and burglary offenses. Despite her severe injuries, Johnson remains highly optimistic about recovering her ability to walk.
- How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, white supremacists in Wilmington, N.C., overthrew the city's multi-racial government by force, killing scores of Black residents. The event is detailed in Lauren Collins' book 'They Stole a City.'
- How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, white supremacists in Wilmington, N.C., overthrew the city's integrated government using violence, killing scores of Black residents. The event is explored in Lauren Collins' book 'They Stole a City,' discussed in an interview with Lee Cowan.
- Man charged with assault accidentally called 911 on way to alleged crime, authorities say
A 19-year-old man was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy after an accidental 911 call led to his arrest. The incident involved two co-conspirators and occurred in a neighborhood where gunfire was detected by ShotSpotter.
- Man charged with assault accidentally called 911 on way to alleged crime, authorities say
A 19-year-old man was charged with assault after allegedly firing a gun while conspiring with two others. An accidental 911 call from his phone, combined with ShotSpotter gunfire detection and surveillance footage, led to his arrest. The suspect faces multiple felony charges and a court appearance.