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Wilmington author Wiley Cash was struggling to find a venue for writers to read in front of larger crowds, so he’s opening his own space. That’s drawn out some of the usual suspects — like legal-thriller author John Grisham — but also some unexpected writers — like Randy Blythe, author and lead singer for Lamb of God, the renowned heavy metal band.
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On this special edition of The Newsroom, we’re telling the story of the Black Rock Plantation House. At first glance, it’s a mid-19th-century farmhouse. But dig deeper, and it sits at the intersection of multi-generational stories — including the families of enslavers and enslaved people.Over the last few months, WHQR’s Aaleah McConnell and Rachel Keith traveled with descendants of those families as they work to understand their history — which is also the history of America. It is, at times, an ugly history that’s hard to confront, but it’s also an inspiring story of resilience. Now, 250 years after the founding of our country, it seems more appropriate than ever to tell it.
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- New research finds that a surge in new housing drives down rents
- New Hanover County elections director situation remains ‘under review’
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Commentary: Gary Trawick “Hope for the Future”
- Lanatria Brackett Ellis on her unique blend of fashion, entrepreneurship, and storytelling.
- "Neighboring: Using Art to Bring Communities Together"
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Susan Habas and Make A Difference Art Show
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- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Kelly Zullo
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: The cast of "To Kill A Mocking Bird"
- Commentary: Gary Trawick
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Nancy King, artistic director of Opera Wilmington
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National News
- Attorney General Pam Bondi out at DOJ
- Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon
- Retired rear admiral talks about Trump's address on the Iran war
- In address to the nation, Trump says war in Iran is 'nearing completion'
- Iran continues strikes across the Persian Gulf despite Trump's warning
- Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it
- Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul saying it would be "disastrous"
- Iran war adds more expense for profit-starved U.S. grain farmers
- Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?
- Supreme Court majority seems inclined to rule against Trump on birthright citizenship
State News
- N.C. Supreme Court reverses Leandro ruling, previous school spending plans
- North Carolina Supreme Court overturns Leandro school funding decision
- FEMA releases $97 million more in reimbursements for Helene recovery
- ‘There are days I don’t even turn anything on.’ Ratepayers push back against Duke Energy Progress rate hikes
- Climate change is stamping out North Carolina’s best defense against wildfires
- North Carolina launches a new safety initiative for young drivers
- Swain County joins the list of WNC communities considering a temporary ban on data centers
- Forsyth survey asks residents about county services, potential tax increases
- Greensboro report shows more than $1 billion invested in construction last year
- Proposed new math standards for NC students could give more flexibility, ties to careers