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12:08pm

Wed May 16, 2012
May 25, 6PM - 9PM

"Outside" Fourth Friday Opening Reception

The MC Enry Gallery at WHQR Presents: "Outside" - Work by Penny Ames and Elizabeth Singletary

Featuring original folk and traditional pieces by two of the area’s most imaginative artists.

Fourth Friday Reception
May 25, 6PM - 9PM
254 N. Front Street, #300

Come meet the artists and WHQR staff while enjoying wine and light refreshments.

Treats by Sugar on Front Street!

Music by saxophonist Benny Hill!

 

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2:50pm

Tue May 15, 2012
Midday Interview - May 15, 2012

"La Cage aux Folles" at Thalian Hall

Tom Briggs came in to talk with us today about directing La Cage aux Folles for Thalian Association Community Theatre.  The performances will be Thursday-Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 3PM for two weekends on Thalian's Main Stage.

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11:15am

Tue May 15, 2012
Inside WHQR - Staff Blog

A Day in the Life of a Graduate Intern at WHQR

I'm Laura, a Graduate student at UNCW, and working at WHQR is one of the coolest jobs I've ever had. Join me for "A Day in the Life of a Graduate Intern at WHQR" and meet some of the people who keep this community licensed Public Radio station on the air—from Barbara Bush in Finance to George Scheibner behind the microphone and many more! We work hard here but it's a great place because we love what we do!

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5:00am

Tue May 15, 2012
Local

Opponents of publicly-funded baseball stadium form new citizens' group

The City of Wilmington must pass its budget for the next fiscal year by the end of June.

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5:00am

Mon May 14, 2012
Local

Brunswick County turns up surprising numbers of undiagnosed diabetics

Of the 26 million Americans who have diabetes, a quarter of them don’t know they have it.

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2:58pm

Fri May 11, 2012
Midday Interview - May 11, 2012

What is Justice?

Today I talked with William Taylor about his 47 years with Scotland Yard and Interpol.  He’s giving a talk tonight at 7 at St. James Episcopal Church (in the Great Hall).  The talk is called “What is Justice?” and will address how to define fairness in a multicultural world.  The lecture is free and open to the public; a reception follows.

2:47pm

Fri May 11, 2012
Inside WHQR - Staff Blog

Recap: Andrea Seabrook Fundraiser Luncheon

It was an absolute pleasure to have Andrea Seabrook visit WHQR this past week. A fantastic lunch was held at the Hilton Riverside and some excellent questions were asked! A special thank you to all who made this event possible and helped support quality public radio in the area. Feel free to check out the photo gallery attached to this post, and even more photos can be found here.

 

Photos by Lan Nichols.

5:00am

Fri May 11, 2012
Local

NRC presents Safety Evaluation of GE-Hitachi uranium enrichment plant

GE-Hitachi is working toward building a facility that would enrich uranium for utility companies to use as fuel in their nuclear power plants.

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5:00am

Fri May 11, 2012
Local

Nuclear non-proliferation group demands risk assessment of GE-Hitachi uranium enrichment plant

Last night, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission held a public review of the final Environmental Impact Statement and Safety Evaluation Report for GE Hitachi’s proposed uranium enrichment facility. 

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12:05am

Fri May 11, 2012
Listeners share their views

Friday Feedback for May 11, 2012

Listener Michele wrote earlier this week:

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