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NHCS/NHCSMost NHC schools staffed after viral anonymous post calls for teachers to call out Friday and MondayIn late October, an anonymous post gained traction among educators across the state, calling for staff to ‘call out’ sick on Friday and Monday. It was framed as an act of protest against the lack of a state budget, which means educators are going without a salary increase for now. The protest is also decrying the increases in state health insurance premiums. -
Vince WinkelChemours is looking to expand its plant in Fayetteville, and Wilmington City Council is not in favor.
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The former Surry County Board of Elections Chair, James Edwin Yokeley Jr., who was arrested in July for contaminating his 16-year-old step-granddaughter and her friend’s food with a schedule I controlled substance, was back in court on Tuesday for breaking the conditions of his secured bond agreement. -
Based on preliminary results, Democrats took all three council seats and incumbent Democratic Mayor Bill Saffo won reelection to his tenth term. It's the second time the local Democratic Party's controversial straw poll has delivered sweeping results. Meanwhile, despite strong campaigns and significant fundraising, Republican candidates fell behind. -
The city’s deputy manager and director of economic development have both resigned, effective at the end of this week. According to the city, leadership was “already in the process of assessing our organizational structure.” -
In New Hanover County, early voting numbers are up by more than 50% compared to 2023. This year, approximately 12,628 voters cast ballots for municipal races in Wilmington and the beach towns. Comparatively, in 2023, it was 8,077. -
A plain-language explainer — tackling North Carolina's new Congressional maps, gerrymandering, and the current race to redistrict around the country — from NC Local. -
On today's show, WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Kelly Kenoyer look at the highlights from the recent candidates forum, held by WHQR, WECT, and Port City Daily, featuring candidates running for Wilmington City Council. We'll add some context and analysis to the seven candidates' answers to some tough questions. -
Today, the North Carolina GOP said it had learned of an alleged cash-for-votes scheme in Wilmington. The county Democratic party denounced both any potential election fraud and the GOP’s reaction. -
The ongoing federal government shutdown is expected to delay access to SNAP benefits for approximately 1.4 million North Carolinians, including nearly 57,000 people living in the Cape Fear region. WHQR has compiled a list of resources for those struggling with food insecurity as well as donation dropoff locations for those trying to help. -
Three candidates are vying for mayor, with seven competing for three spots on city council. Close to a half-million dollars in donations have been reported as of late October. -
The humorist and writer paid a visit to UNCW this week. WHQR's Nikolai Mather called him up for a wide-ranging conversation on growing up in the South and traveling the world.
