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One Banana opens new distribution center in Wilmington
Kelly Kenoyer
The ripening facility will bring in fruit from the tropics to sell to regional grocers. It's a tricky logistical process to make sure bananas are as ripe as customers want them (which is, admittedly, a matter of some debate).
Deputy Chief Kelvin Hargrove of the Wilmington Police Department running their bi-weekly youth program, Midnight Basketball, at the MLK Center.
Aaleah McConnell
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WPD's decades-long program hopes to be a slam dunk in curbing youth violence
Aaleah McConnell
Clockwise from top left: One of the last images Nigel Edge posted under his old name, Sean William DeBevoise; a memorial at the American Fish Company in Southport following the shooting; from Edge's lawsuit against the United States of America; Edge's booking photo from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office; and, a memoir of Edge's time in Iraq, published under his former name.
Local
Sunday Edition: What Nigel Edge told me
Benjamin Schachtman
The Newsroom
  • A conversation about book challenges with New Hanover County school board member Josie Barnhart
    On today's show, a slightly overdue conversation with Josie Barnhart, Republican vice-chair of the New Hanover County Board of Education, and a mother of three. Earlier this year, Barnhart challenged the book Blended in the district, leading to some tough questions about the intersecting roles of parent and elected official, as well as how to handle books in 'grey' areas of appropriateness.
More Local News
Former principal James Nesbit speaks in support of Howe Pre-K during the New Hanover County Schools Board of Education meeting in Wilmington on July 8, 2025. Many teachers and community members attended to show their support for the Mary W. Howe Pre-K Center which was under consideration for closure.
  1. NHC school board votes on updated public engagement rules, NHHS rebuild plan
  2. Eyeing an unnamed property, Wilmington proposes green space preservation partnership with county, Endowment
  3. Sneak peek: New Hanover County's downtown library branch set to open Monday
  4. The legal road ahead for the Southport shooting suspect
  5. WECT, WHQR, and Port City Daily hosting municipal election forum on October 8
  6. North Carolina ACLU sues New Hanover County Clerk of Court over public records
  7. Update: Authorities confirm identities of three killed, six wounded during Southport mass shooting
  8. Who is Southport shooting suspect Nigel Edge?
  9. D.C. Virgo met growth expectations last year, welcomes new leadership
  10. Affordable housing redevelopment of Azalea Inn gets pushback from community, councilman Kevin Spears
  11. "Things could have gotten even worse." Southport shooting suspect makes first court appearance
  12. Governor Stein visits Southport after deadly shooting, promotes mental healthcare reform
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
Actress, singer, and voiceover artist Heather Setzler.
  1. Actress, singer, and voice artist Heather Setzler on her acting career and Wilmington's theater scene
  2. Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Oskar Espina Ruiz, artistic director of Chamber Music Wilmington
  3. Grammy-nominated artist Damion Murrill on his family's musical journey and empowering the next generation
  4. Commentary: Judge Gary Trawick
  5. "TERRA LUNA" Fourth Friday Reception
  6. Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Beth Carter, organizer of the Island Arts Council's Art in the Yard
  7. Dancer, teacher, and artist Ashley Barnes on the joy of "seeing it all finally come together"
  8. Commentary: Dr. Steven Errante
  9. Commentary: Wills Maxwell
  10. Soup to Nuts Featuring: Admiral Radio On-Air This Weekend!
  11. Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: September Krueger, Director of Lifelong Learning at Cameron Art Museum
  12. Little Lunch Music with Harken Here Folk Ensemble
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
  1. War in Gaza moves into its third year. And, Trump's power to deploy the National Guard
  2. Illinois AG responds to Trump's push to send National Guard to Chicago
  3. Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs
  4. Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained
  5. The government has long researched high school experiences. Then DOGE cut the effort
  6. The Supreme Court weighs conversion therapy in a case from Colorado
  7. Bondi testifies before Senate panel at first hearing since Comey indictment
  8. Morning news brief
  9. Former Illinois National Guard official on efforts to deploy troops to Chicago.
  10. 'I struggle with hope': Some protesters question if street demonstrations still work
State News
A welcome sign stands outside of the Holcomb Gate on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 8, 2008. MCB Camp Lejeune has been noted as the Home of the Expeditionary Forces in Readiness; directly supporting the II Marine Expeditionary Force.
  1. DoJ lawyers' bid to halt Camp Lejeune Justice Act cases amid government shutdown denied by judge
  2. Are the kids alright? Mental health problems spike for students post-Helene
  3. Forsyth County considers forgiving WS/FCS debt
  4. Tuesday is municipal primary day across the Piedmont
  5. Eastern Music Festival to dissolve after failing to reach a labor agreement
  6. Former WFU athletic trainer sues Rep. Harrigan for claims she was 'fired' for Kirk comments
  7. NC Supreme Court blocks release of remaining Winston-Salem Five members
  8. Charlotte's immigration court still open amid federal government shutdown
  9. Rep. Carla Cunningham's immigration stance sparks challenges in NC House primary
  10. NC Board of Education members want to let public schools omit class rank from transcripts
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