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John is a second-year Poetry MFA at UNCW. He grew up in River Vale, NJ and graduated from Pennsylvania State University. After earning his BA in English and Creative Writing at PSU, John relocated to the warmer shores of North Carolina. Now, he is a writer, a teacher, and an independent publisher looking to challenge himself in new environments. John is so very proud to have been trusted with the creation of WHQR's new website and hopes you like what he's done with the place.

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Ends July 18th!
2:59 pm
Thu June 28, 2012

Summer Sweepstakes

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We are running a fantastic sweepstakes this summer! Pledge now and you could win this great getaway:

 

A Seven-night Stay at the Marsh Harbour Inn on Bald Head Island!

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Inside WHQR - Staff Blog
2:47 pm
Fri May 11, 2012

Recap: Andrea Seabrook Fundraiser Luncheon

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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.

Elections 2012
10:06 am
Thu May 3, 2012

Ongoing Elections 2012 Coverage

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WHQR News has just finished producing profiles of the candidates running for New Hanover County Commissioner. A series of 7th Congressional District Republican Candidate Profiles is continuing.

Spring 2012 Pledge Drive
11:59 am
Tue April 3, 2012

Congratulations to Our iPad Winners!

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Donna Boylan visited the station today with her son Chad and grandson Caleb. Pictured above, Mary Bradley hands the winners their prize in WHQR's music library.

Congratulations!

Spring 2012 Pre-Pledge Drive
1:00 pm
Mon March 5, 2012

You Could Win An iPad2!

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When you make your gift to WHQR through 7:00pm TONIGHT, you are automatically entered to win a 16GB iPad2 with Wi-Fi!

Support quality public radio and enter to win an iPad2 right now!

Anyone who pledges by mail, phone (910-343-1640), or online before 7:00pm tonight is entered!
 

Pledge Drive Sweepstakes Rules:

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Weekend Programming
4:42 pm
Wed February 8, 2012

Metropolitan's Gotterdamerung and "This American Life"

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This Saturday's Metropolitan Opera live broadcast of Wagner's Gotterdamerung will begin at noon, an hour earlier than usual. As a result our regular broadcast of This American Life and portions of All Things Considered will be pre-empted. TAL fans, please tune in to our encore presentation on Friday, Feb. 17th at 7:00pm on 91.3. Thank you!

January 28, 10AM-6:30PM
10:45 am
Mon January 16, 2012

DocuTime 2012

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The 10th Annual DocuTime One-Day Documentary Film Festival!
presented by WHQR 91.3fm and UNCW's Department of Film Studies

Saturday, January 28
UNCW's King Hall Auditorium
10AM - 6:30PM
General Admission: $7
Seniors: $5
Students: free with ID
All-Day Pass: $23

Advance tickets may be purchased at Sharky's Box Office in UNCW's Fisher Student Center (962-4045) or online.
 

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Jan. 12, 6:30PM
9:31 am
Fri January 6, 2012

Soup to Nuts Live! - Kyle Lindley

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The Soup to Nuts Live! concert series features musicians and bands from a wide variety of musical styles. Please join us Thursday, January 12 for a special performance by Kyle Lindley. On-air host George Scheibner will interview the performer during breaks in the show. You'll hear the music and find out about the musician creating it.

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Midday Interview - Dec. 30, 2011
9:00 am
Fri December 30, 2011

A Talk with Chad Keith, Production Designer of Martha Marcy May Marlene

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Wilmington's very own Chad Keith discusses the current Cinematique film, Martha Marcy May Marlene.

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A Season's Griot 2011
3:52 pm
Thu December 22, 2011

WHQR Produces Nationally Syndicated Kwanza Program

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Season's Griot is the only nationally syndicated Kwanzaa program on public radio. Hosted for the last 20 years by acclaimed storyteller Madafo Lloyd Wilson, this one-hour special shares tales and traditions of African-American and African peoples. Program airs on Monday, December 26, 12PM-1PM and will be rebroadcast on Saturday, January 1, 6PM-7PM

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