Roundtable: Wilmington’s anti-camping ordinance and the issue of homelessness

Guests:

  • Ryan Zuidema, Wilmington Chief of Police
  • Stephanie Walker, New Hanover County Commissioner
  • Salette Andrews, Wilmington City Council Member
  • Billy Melon, downtown business owner
  • Theresa Shively, member of Wilmington’s unhoused community
  • Pastor Meg McBribe, director of The Warming Shelter and service provider
  • Dr. Kimblery Hardy, social worker and Fayetteville State University professor*

*Hardy plans to run for Congress in 2026, but appeared only in her professional capacity as a social worker.

Notes:

  • Written, recorded, and produced by Aaleah McConnell
  • Edited by Kelly Kenoyer
  • Technical assistance was provided by WHQR program director Ken Campbell

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