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Wednesday on CoastLine: The New Legislative Session Begins…

On Wednesday’s CoastLine , the 2019-2020 North Carolina Legislature session starts January 30 th . Four legislators from the region are here to talk about priorities – and they’re taking your questions…

CoastLine: Birds Wintering In The Cape Fear, Parrots As Pets, And Stinky Vulture Defenses

Affordable Housing: Prescription For Safe Living

Docutime Film Festival 2019 at UNCW

By Madeline Hanley • Jan 18, 2019

Saturday, January 26th marks Wilmington's 17th annual DocuTime one-day documentary film festival.

DocuTime has established a solid reputation for bringing acclaimed documentaries to the big screen in Wilmington and allowing a dedicated community of documentary-lovers to have a full day of award-winning, enlightening enjoyment.

All day passes and tickets for individual film can be purchased at the door.

Thursday on CoastLine: Abraham Galloway And The Slaves’ Civil War With David Cecelski

By Rachel Keith • Jan 18, 2019

On Thursday’s CoastLine, Wilmington native Abraham Galloway, an escaped slave turned spy for the Union Army, eventually became a North Carolina Senator in 1868. We’ll discuss his compelling life story with biographer David Cecelski.

CoastLine: Trust In Government And The Role Of Transparency

By Rachel Lewis Hilburn & Rachel Keith • Jan 17, 2019

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Trust in the federal government is in the low double digits. That’s according to a September 2018 Gallup Poll. It’s not a sudden phenomenon, though.

Affordable Housing: Prescription For Safe Living

By Vince Winkel • Jan 17, 2019

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The cost of affordable housing in the Cape Fear region keeps on rising. Average rental prices jumped more than 5 percent in Wilmington last year, according to rental aggregator Apartment List. That’s above the rest of the state, and the country. The Cape Fear Housing Coalition addressed the issue at its annual housing and legislative breakfast this morning.

In the MC Erny Gallery: "Have a Heart: SkyWatch," Art by Loulie Scharf

By Mary Bradley • Jan 17, 2019

Soft Opening: January 25, 2019

Artist's Reception: February 22, 2019

Show Closing: March 8, 2019

STNL!: “Stray Local” Performs January 24

By Lan Nichols • Jan 15, 2019

The next edition of WHQR's Soup To Nuts Live! will feature local band Stray Local on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm) in the MC Erny Gallery at 254 N. Front St. in downtown Wilmington. Price: $10 suggested donation at the door.Reserve a seat by sending an email to soup@whqr.org or call 910-343-1640 during regular business hours. EDIT: SOLD OUT! All seats have been reserved!

NHC Considers Sand Mine In Castle Hayne

By Vince Winkel • Jan 14, 2019

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There is a new sand mine in the works in Castle Hayne. Construction in the area needs sand. This project would create a lot of it. But the location of the mine has people concerned. There is push back from residents on the proposal.

Register For Our Next Masterclass

By Michelle Rhinesmith • Jan 11, 2019

WHQR and Chamber Music Wilmington present a Masterclass with the Aizuri String Quartet from the Metropolitan Museum in New York, on Sunday, January 27th at 1pm in the MC Erny Gallery.

CoastLine: Diversity At Work And On Campus

By Rachel Lewis Hilburn & Rachel Keith • Jan 10, 2019

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Most Americans believe they are discriminated against for their race, gender, or sexual orientation.

CoastLine: Anti-Semitism In The Cape Fear Region And Around The World

By Rachel Lewis Hilburn & Rachel Keith • Jan 10, 2019

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Jews in Scotland are talking in greater numbers about leaving the country over a rise in anti-semitism there. The Director of the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities told the Australian Herald Sunday that “Many Jews actively discuss leaving Scotland because they feel alienated, vulnerable and not at home.”