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As kids settle back into school, adults consider ways to keep them engaged after the bell rings. There is one program that helps the youth connect to their community in a positive way.
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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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- 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
- District Attorney doesn't rule out death penalty following Southport mass shooting
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
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- NPR obtains memo about deploying Illinois Guard in Chicago
- Amidst a slow wine market, winemakers say they're struggling this harvest
- A Federal Judge Has Blocked National Guard Deployment To Oregon. What's Next?
- The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country
- Federal judge declines to immediately block National Guard deployment in Illinois
- Judge blocks deployment of National Guard to Oregon. And, the Supreme Court's new term
- Government shutdown enters sixth day as both parties appear reluctant to budge
- 'Really, really frustrating': Furloughed federal workers share their stories
- Democrats united in effort to stop Trump's 'lawless activity,' says Sen. Van Hollen
- Morning news brief
State News
- 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
- WS/FCS names new superintendent to start Dec. 1
- Stein signs 'Iryna's Law' despite saying it lacks 'vision,' concerns over death penalty provisions
- HPU poll finds fewer than one in four North Carolinians are aware of 988 lifeline