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There's a public hearing next week for a proposed quarry expansion in northern New Hanover County. Residents and experts have voiced concerns about the environmental and stormwater impacts.
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This year's WHQR luncheon guest was Tamara Keith, Senior Political Correspondent and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. Keith spoke about covering the president, the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and her new series, Swing Shift, a long-term project to document the perspectives of voters in swing states. Keith also took questions from our audience and sat down with WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman.
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State News
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- As extreme heat drives up power bills, more Charlotte families seek help
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- Grandfather Mountain hiking trail damaged by Helene reopens
- New law expands paid parental leave for teachers and state employees. Here's what we know so far
- Forsyth residents relying on crisis services for mental health, report shows
- The things Hurricane Helene carried away — and the woman trying to return them
- UNCSA alumni receive multiple Emmy nominations
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