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Three constitutional amendments are on the ballot for all voters in North Carolina. WHQR spoke with various constituencies to learn their perspectives on these measures.
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Cape Fear Community College’s nursing program has seen significant turnover, and now a second program head has left. College officials have cited competition in recruiting and retention, focusing on increased enrollment. Meanwhile, the retired founder of the college’s nursing program called the situation “heartbreaking.”
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Recorded live at UNCW's Burney Center on October 7, WHQR joined Port City Daily, WECT, and The Seahawk to put questions to the five candidates running for two seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
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Arts & Culture
- More than a meal: Lee Bains brings Southern stories of food, labor and life to Wilmington
- "I just have to get a lot of North Carolina stories out of my system": Wilmington director Parrish Stikeleather
- ‘A keen eye for color’: Sydney F. Austin on her artistic journey and finding community
- Floating through art: Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds takes over Cameron Art Museum
- Wilmington musician and entertainer Justin Heter Pan on being "the guy that doesn't want to grow up"
Beyond the Cape Fear
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Commissioners approved an extra $1.3 million for the school district this year to support the exceptional children department. District officials plan to use it to add positions, but they're struggling to fill dozens of vacancies as it is.
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Early in-person voting runs through Oct. 31, with same-day registration available at every site.
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