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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).
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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.
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- NHC school board votes on updated public engagement rules, NHHS rebuild plan
- Eyeing an unnamed property, Wilmington proposes green space preservation partnership with county, Endowment
- Sneak peek: New Hanover County's downtown library branch set to open Monday
- The legal road ahead for the Southport shooting suspect
- WECT, WHQR, and Port City Daily hosting municipal election forum on October 8
- North Carolina ACLU sues New Hanover County Clerk of Court over public records
- Update: Authorities confirm identities of three killed, six wounded during Southport mass shooting
- Who is Southport shooting suspect Nigel Edge?
- D.C. Virgo met growth expectations last year, welcomes new leadership
- Affordable housing redevelopment of Azalea Inn gets pushback from community, councilman Kevin Spears
- "Things could have gotten even worse." Southport shooting suspect makes first court appearance
- Governor Stein visits Southport after deadly shooting, promotes mental healthcare reform
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Actress, singer, and voice artist Heather Setzler on her acting career and Wilmington's theater scene
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Oskar Espina Ruiz, artistic director of Chamber Music Wilmington
- Grammy-nominated artist Damion Murrill on his family's musical journey and empowering the next generation
- Commentary: Judge Gary Trawick
- "TERRA LUNA" Fourth Friday Reception
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Beth Carter, organizer of the Island Arts Council's Art in the Yard
- Dancer, teacher, and artist Ashley Barnes on the joy of "seeing it all finally come together"
- Commentary: Dr. Steven Errante
- Commentary: Wills Maxwell
- Soup to Nuts Featuring: Admiral Radio On-Air This Weekend!
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: September Krueger, Director of Lifelong Learning at Cameron Art Museum
- Little Lunch Music with Harken Here Folk Ensemble
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National News
- War in Gaza moves into its third year. And, Trump's power to deploy the National Guard
- Illinois AG responds to Trump's push to send National Guard to Chicago
- Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs
- Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained
- The government has long researched high school experiences. Then DOGE cut the effort
- The Supreme Court weighs conversion therapy in a case from Colorado
- Bondi testifies before Senate panel at first hearing since Comey indictment
- Morning news brief
- Former Illinois National Guard official on efforts to deploy troops to Chicago.
- 'I struggle with hope': Some protesters question if street demonstrations still work
State News
- DoJ lawyers' bid to halt Camp Lejeune Justice Act cases amid government shutdown denied by judge
- Are the kids alright? Mental health problems spike for students post-Helene
- Forsyth County considers forgiving WS/FCS debt
- Tuesday is municipal primary day across the Piedmont
- Eastern Music Festival to dissolve after failing to reach a labor agreement
- Former WFU athletic trainer sues Rep. Harrigan for claims she was 'fired' for Kirk comments
- NC Supreme Court blocks release of remaining Winston-Salem Five members
- Charlotte's immigration court still open amid federal government shutdown
- Rep. Carla Cunningham's immigration stance sparks challenges in NC House primary
- NC Board of Education members want to let public schools omit class rank from transcripts