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On Wednesday, the UNC Board of Governors heard a proposal from UNCW Chancellor Aswani Volety, who announced the university would like to explore a four-year standalone medical school, with an accelerated three-year track for select students.
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On today's show, Lucas Thomae from Carolina Public Press talks about 'wandering officers,' who are fired or resign under suspicion — only to pop up at another agency later. And a conversation with Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek about his vision for the office, applying AI to government audits, and his promise to keep politics out of the job.
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- State Auditor flags financial oversight issue at CFCC
- Wilmington Police Department makes arrest in fatal downtown stabbing
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- Wilmington police chief discusses downtown stabbing concerns and questions
- Judge orders treatment for alleged Southport shooter to restore 'capacity' to stand trial
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- More than two-thirds of people arrested in ‘Charlotte’s Web’ operation were not convicted of any crimes
- New Hanover County Democratic Party nominates replacement for school board candidate vacancy
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Commentary: Gary Trawick "Lee's Surrender"
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- 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
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- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Kelly Zullo
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: The cast of "To Kill A Mocking Bird"
- Commentary: Gary Trawick
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National News
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- What Georgia swing voters say about Trump, the Iran war and the cost of living
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- Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports
- No one likes being discombobulated. How did the feeling get such a fun name?
- 'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible
- A public radio station in Ohio needed a new home. Comedian Dave Chappelle stepped up
- Middle East conflict causes another shortage: fluoride for drinking water
- Parts of Northern Marianas could be without power for weeks after super typhoon
- Justice Department moves to toss conspiracy convictions for Jan. 6 rioters
State News
- UNC Wilmington wants to build a medical school
- NC House property tax committee advances constitutional amendment, affordable housing loophole
- Residents applaud Rural Hall council’s stance against proposed data center
- Showplace West building in High Point to be transformed into apartments
- WS/FCS board tables budget vote, educators rally for more staff
- Data shows nearly half arrested in Charlotte Border Patrol operation had no criminal record
- All NC public university chancellors get a free house. A proposed policy could give them a stipend instead.
- Black transgender women report uniquely inescapable abuse across North Carolina prisons
- In Asheville, more than 100 homeowners are waitlisted for a Helene home repair program. The money may never come.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg parents push for more play in kindergarten classrooms