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From this week's Sunday Edition: State Auditor Dave Boliek has had some wins in the headlines, including a pricey meal of taxpayer-funded flounder. But he envisions more for his office, including a broader, more proactive, and systemic reach.
The Newsroom
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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’
- There are dozens of Indigenous mounds in North Carolina. Why do tribes only own a few?
- "Between the offices": Relationship between NHC elections director and county manager on shaky ground
- Leland Laptop debacle continues to escalate during heated meeting
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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
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Techmoja Dance & Theater Company's Kevin Lee-Y Green and Michael Sherrod
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National News
- Figure skating season ends with redemption and heartbreak. What do fans watch next?
- NASA is just days away from historic Artemis II moon launch
- Who is an American? The Supreme Court will decide
- Trump is weighing all options on Iran's Kharg Island
- How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access
- Delays continue at US airports after Congress fails to reach a deal on funding
- The Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
- ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid
- How young people are navigating a tough and rapidly changing job market
- Understanding why some Iranian Americans support the war on their country of origin
State News
- Outgoing Surry superintendent to take state role in education advocacy
- Young Latino voter turnout jumps in Mecklenburg, as campaigns, issues drive engagement
- Q&A: NC's prison system is struggling to pay its bills and keep a safe staffing level
- Greensboro among thousands of rallies across country for third 'No Kings' protest
- Winston-Salem breaks ground on next two phases of major housing project
- GTCC launching new programs in AI, digital media technology
- Officials warn residents about fake traffic violation texts
- Carver High School teens practice yoga, talk about feelings in 'Restoration Room'
- Explore the climate solution in your backyard during Creek Week
- Data center technology manufacturer coming to Greensboro