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Campaign season is heating up, and fundraising operations are in full swing. The amount of money, at both the local and federal levels, is pretty staggering — but it’s worth asking: why do people give? What do they think their money accomplishes, and what, if anything, do they think they’ll get in return? -
NPRThere's been plenty of discussion about Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) over the last few weeks. An interesting addition to that conversation: a list of questions sent by New Hanover County Commissioner Stephanie Walker to Sheriff Ed McMahon, whose office has a contract with Flock.
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On this episode, WHQR's Benjamin Schachtman and Rachel Keith dig into the latest season of the Scene on Radio podcast. Co-hosts John Biewen and Chenjerai Kumanyika took a long, hard look at why people are upset with the news, what’s really wrong with our media ecosystem, and how things might be different — and better.
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- "A sense of peace": Wilmington native and painter Barbara Bear Jamison on art and inspiration
- Wilmington native Bianca Shaw on her musical journey and getting 'powerful female creatives' to the forefront
- New art gallery and supply store on Castle Street offers art for everybody
- Brandon Hawkins on his musical journey, influences, and working on original music
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Amy Diaz/WFDDAt a recent media briefing, district leaders discussed maintenance, security measures, program cuts and a new clinic as students, staff and families prepare for the upcoming year. -
Felicia Sonmez/BPR NewsMore than 200 people turned out to see the former governor, who faces Republican Michael Whatley in the fall.
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