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The New Hanover County Democratic Party endorsed three school board candidates, but not Wendy Dale, saying she had not been transparent about her full criminal record. Dale said the party has pushed her to withdraw from the race, which NHCDP denies.
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On this episode, Rachel Keith sits down with Ray Funderburk III, who recently settled with Cape Fear Community College three years after he was ousted from its board of trustees. Plus, Kelly Kenoyer talks with UNCW economist Mouhcine Guettabi about potential economic impacts of a toll bridge over the Cape Fear River, which is looking increasingly likely.
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Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
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- "Taking Flight"
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Maureen Lewis, president of the Carolina Beach Mural Project
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- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Craig Snow of the Cape Fear Chordsmen
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National News
- Trump's third check-up at Walter Reed raises more questions about his health
- ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools
- Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here's what you need to know
- For far-right extremists, the rise of a new enemy: Women
- Conservative Christians love this painting of George Washington. The event it depicts may not have happened
- Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn
- 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank ruptures in Washington state
- Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
- Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
- Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
State News
- Asheville seeks public input on new city bus map
- Charlotte residents demand moratorium on data centers during public hearing
- NC lawmakers propose pilot program to reduce absenteeism
- Memorial Day weekend deluge hits Henderson hard: Washing out roads, flooding homes
- Greensboro launches initiative to spark commercial redevelopment
- Teachers applaud early-career raises but ask, 'What's to keep me around?'
- Greensboro expands hours for mental health crisis response team
- South Carolina Senate rejects redistricting push before midterm election
- Charlotte set aside $100,000 for families hit by Border Patrol crackdown. None of it was used
- As Asheville weighs more HUD funds for Helene home repairs, nonprofits urge another path
