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| The Year Ahead |
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All this month, WHQR news is talking with experts in a variety of fields, looking for a glimpse into what 2010 will bring to the region.
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| The Year Ahead: Politics |
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2010 may not seem like a big election year, but for residents of the Cape Fear region, there will be some open seats due to a number of lawmakers calling it quits. Laura Leslie covers North Carolina politics for WUNC and other public radio stations across the state. And she says someone who will have a huge impact on who wins those open seats here along the coast is former Majority Leader Tony Rand. Listen to our conversation here.
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| The Year Ahead: NH Co. Landfill |
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Of the 40 landfills in the state, 33 of them are operated by local governments. But New Hanover County Commissioners are looking to get out of the landfill business. Waste Management is one of seven companies looking to take over the county's landfill operations. Listen to our conversation here.
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| The Year Ahead: Home Building |
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Five years ago, new homes couldn't go up fast enough. Now construction on major developments across the region has either slowed or come to a complete stop. What's ahead for the region's home building industry? Listen to our conversation here.
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| The Year Ahead: Coastal Projects |
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It was difficult enough getting money from Capitol Hill to maintain area waterways in a booming economy. But with in this economic downturn comes the gift of stimulus funds, paying to keep area inlets and waterways clear. Listen to that conversation here.
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