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Keenan Jones worked for Cape Fear Community College for over 27 years. Jones started his tenure teaching heating and air-conditioning technology, where he learned he liked changing lives. He recently retired, and spoke with WHQR about his experience working at CFCC and his concerns about the college's future.
The Newsroom
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Last year, we reported on the abrupt closing of the Career Readiness Academy at Mosley — a little-known but beloved program in the New Hanover County Schools district. Public pushback saved the Mosley program, but developed into a debate over a 'newcomer school' for immigrants who had recently arrived in the United States, introduced as a possible replacement for Mosley. On this show, we unpack some of the narratives and misinformation that became part of that debate.
More Local News
- The question of Master's pay for North Carolina teachers
- CFPUA could be a guide for how utilities can meet the EPA's new drinking water standards
- Three employees resign following Elizabeth Craver's reinstatement as Pender County Clerk of Court
- For a second year, WFD says mental health support is its top priority
- Recently published study looks at healthcare and race, including in North Carolina
- The Dive: The New Hanover County budget shortfall we aren't talking about much
- CFR: WFD's budget request; innovation in housing solutions
- Judge rules Elizabeth Craver will remain Pender County's clerk of court
- Leland town council hears new budget proposal
- Ask a Journalist: I'm stuck in line at the DMV. What's going on?
- Project Grace won’t be getting a Michael Jordan museum after all
- An air conditioner on trial: WHQR's Nikolai Mather and Ben Schachtman talk Craver removal hearing
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Comedian Meghan Cook on her origins in stand-up, and advice for aspiring comics
- Cape Fear Conversations: Health Equity
- Docutime Film Festival celebrates its 20th year
- Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Grahamland Amusements
- Cinematique Presents: The Beast
- Cinematique Presents: Problemista
- Cinematique Presents: Wicked Little Letters
- Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Dorothy Gillespie documentary
- Robert Bellamy, aka ScaleHamHawk da Poet, talks about his work, his muse, and his name
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Madafo Day
- Actor Irene Santiago talks memorable moments, working as a Puerto Rican in film, and working with at-risk kids
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Wilmington Virtuosi Brass
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
Cape Fear Rundown
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Welcome back to the Cape Fear Rundown. This week Ben joins us to talk to us about a particular budget request from the Wilmington Fire Department and then, Kelly joins us to give a sneak peek into her upcoming Newsroom episode.
Port City Politics
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On this episode, we dig into the complicated world of cannabanoids and drug laws. Plus, the latest on the civil suit filed by the former director of the drug lab once run by the Wilmington Police Department, and a trip down the rabbit hole of North Carolina's notoriously opaque Grand Jury system.
National News
- Net neutrality is back: U.S. promises fast, safe and reliable internet for all
- As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
- A Delta Air Lines flight makes an emergency return following concerns with plane wing
- Fossil fuels are banned from federal buildings in a new rule
- Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
- Campus protests over Gaza could affect graduation; Steve Inkseep interviews Blinken
- First nonbinary state lawmaker in the U.S. reflects on a hard time in the Okla. House
- Pro-Palestinian campus protesters face looming deadlines and risk of arrest
- Fate of Florida's strict, new abortion law will be decided by voters in November
- There are concerns poorly regulated foreign ships could cause another bridge collapse
State News
- Wider count reveals higher homeless population in Asheville-Buncombe as new workgroup is elected
- Planned Parenthood plans 'unprecedented' $10M North Carolina campaign as abortion battles loom
- BizWorthy: If you’ve been placing sports bets in North Carolina, you might get a higher tax bill
- NC Gov. Cooper calls for education funding as legislature opens session
- Buncombe tourism authority excludes affordable housing in $10 million in LIFT grants
- UNC System faculty at odds with process that aims to eliminate DEI: ‘Corrosive effect on trust'
- Drag shows at Monroe restaurant spark protests, dueling lawsuits
- Buncombe County Planning Board postpones vote on short-term rental restrictions for 100 days
- NC public schools face mounting financial pressures. Meet the CFOs who guide the ship.
- New green: First marijuana dispensary opens in North Carolina on the Qualla Boundary