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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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- Wilmington mayor, council members push for local issues in DC
- The racial divide in New Hanover County on maternal and infant health statistics
- “There are people who will listen.” Making inroads to Black maternal health outcomes
- Leland's new budget drops the tax rate, but even increased transparency hasn't satisfied critics
- In photos: Downtown Wilmington protest asks for justice in Edilberto Espinoza-Sierra's shooting
- Severe weather, potential tornadoes forecast for SENC; many schools closed or operating remotely
- Sunday Edition: Rest in Power — Ronald Canty
- Court denies TRU Colors defendant’s request to visit dying father
- At Wilmington's Greenfield Lake Park, the spring paddling season is upon us
- Southport puts four employees on leave amid investigation
- Updates, arrests, and protests following deadly weekend shootings in downtown Wilmington
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- 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
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Anna Lena Phillips Bell
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Beth Ann Bryant-Richards
- 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
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Steve Vernon
- Commentary: Alan Sturrock
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- A mom wrote a kids' book on grief. She was just convicted of her husband's murder
- Mamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC's cultural life, bringing joy -- and a backlash
- FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports
- Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gasoline prices. Will it work?
- A mysterious floral artist has taken over the New York Botanical Garden
- The threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next
- ICE's detention expansion meets resistance in communities across the political spectrum
- Some clubs meet to talk about books. This Florida club discusses the news
- Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'
- USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment
State News
- NC elections board won't change recount process at Berger's request
- WS/FCS board approves Ashley Elementary reductions, debates future consolidations
- North Carolina’s disaster risk is high. How does that affect home insurance premiums?
- Judge tosses reports by DoJ expert witness in Camp Lejeune water contamination litigation
- Outside groups boosted campaign to oust NC Sen. Phil Berger — some with ties to Democrats
- Randolph County school board votes to close Uwharrie Ridge 6-12
- Senate leader Berger files election protests, continues to trail primary election to Sam Page
- In WNC, Stein holds rural roundtable, addresses tourism leaders
- Greensboro economic report shows billions in capital investment
- Local leaders, experts to discuss housing challenges and solutions