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As the city of Wilmington overhauls its structure and implements a new pay structure, some of its newest animal employees will be getting grass and oats for their living wage. WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Kelly Kenoyer dug into the story.
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This year's WHQR luncheon guest was Tamara Keith, Senior Political Correspondent and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. Keith spoke about covering the president, the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and her new series, Swing Shift, a long-term project to document the perspectives of voters in swing states. Keith also took questions from our audience and sat down with WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman.
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- North Carolina leaders hold Black maternal healthcare summit to discuss potential legislative change
- Two news outlets are offering natural disaster advice for immigrants
- New art gallery and supply store on Castle Street offers art for everybody
- After monthlong trial, jury returns guilty verdicts for two defendants in Tru Colors double-murder case
- Ask A Journalist: What’s going on with the Eastwood overpass project?
- Lawmakers propose giving state auditor new powers after Jackson Board of Elections controversy
- Pender County Schools looks for ways to close budget gap
- In 4-3 vote, Wilmington City Council passes budget with 17% tax increase
- The New Hanover Board of Elections nominates new elections director
- District Attorney’s office drops all remaining charges against Cape Fear Escorts case defendants
- Closing arguments wrap up in 'TRU Colors' trial
- Former Wrightsville Beach police chief alleges he was pressured to break the law, then wrongfully fired
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Commentary: The American Revolutionary War & the Two Scotlands - Alan Sturrock
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Summer at CAM
- Commentary: Shannon Gentry “What does public service mean?”
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: 5th Annual Trash'n Fash'n Show
- Brandon Hawkins on his musical journey, influences, and working on original music
- Commentary: Gary Trawick "Profanity"
- Commentary: "Education - A Liberation Strategy" Jamir Jumoke
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts dance teacher Lesa Broadhead
- Darryl Murrill on his gospel roots, playing live, and his love of the saxophone
- Commentary: "Dr. Alan Sturrock reflects the film Braveheart, and the way Hollywood can distort history." Alan Sturrock
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Kevin Lee-Y Green and Adrianna Hough
- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Les Fontanelles - On Air This Weekend
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- New York primary could forecast future for Democrats. Here's what you need to know
- 5 years after the Surfside condo collapse, the toll of the tragedy remains
- Does Motown's legacy endure for Detroit's younger generations?
- With at least 6 wildfires burning, Utah officials prep for long fire season
- Texas adopting stricter standards for data centers that want to join its power grid
- Appeals court allows Trump administration expanded use of speedy deportations
- Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries
- Supreme Court rules that prison guards can't be sued for shaving Rastafarian's head
- Boaters compete in 750-mile race... with no engines
- Fraught state fair opens on the National Mall
State News
- Asheville moves $19M toward Helene home repair and issues data center moratorium
- East Carolina Piano Festival bringing several extraordinary pianists to the stage
- How the Scottish team has made Charlotte their home during the World Cup
- After a tense hearing, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools approves digital learning platform
- Jacksonville City Council votes to move forward with redrawing the city's district lines in response to HB1038
- N.C. 'Owl-Cam' draws worldwide attention
- Duke Energy takes rare step of lowering a rate request in front of the N.C. Utilities Commission
- Harrington could continue the ‘Charlotte Way’ as new mayor
- Rural Hall drops opposition to proposed data center
- 'States of Segregation' report ranks NC public schools high in economic segregation
