PFAS played a significant role in this year’s local election, but telling the whole story of these chemicals is a tall order. Plus, New Hanover County sent a lobbyist to Washington to follow up with congressional reps on its letter about the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement; meanwhile, the City of Wilmington hasn't heard back after sending its own letter. And, law enforcement agencies often dismiss bystander footage – but getting bodycam video isn’t easy in North Carolina.

Recorded live at UNCW's Burney Center on October 7, WHQR joined Port City Daily, WECT, and The Seahawk to put questions to the three Republicans and three Democrats running for state House and Senate seats representing parts of New Hanover County.

City Council voted unanimously to extend the moratorium until October 18, 2027. District 6 representative Kimberly Owens said they had no other option.

The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs grant brings a wide variety of services to students and their families in rural western North Carolina. It's overseen by App State's Office of Rural Promise.