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Launched in Scandinavia thirty years ago, Vision Zero is an ambitious program to eliminate traffic-related deaths of pedestrians and bicyclists. Numerous U.S. cities later joined, but many have struggled to meet their goals. Now, Wilmington is implementing its own Vision Zero program. -
MabelAmber / PixabayNew Hanover County is trying a new approach to food deserts, based on a South Carolina program, which has had its own successes and challenges. But these efforts take place against the backdrop of a bigger question: why do we have food deserts, and can we actually fix them?
The Newsroom
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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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Arts & Culture
- Comedian Maddy Kelly on her Tonight Show debut, favorite comics, and crafting an 'evergreen hour'
- Turning wood into opportunity: Tyrell Brockington builds the next generation
- "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
Beyond the Cape Fear
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Michael Probst/APSeveral goats at Farm Adventures in Iredell County have tested positive for rabies and may have been in direct contact with people at events while infected. -
Government Accountability OfficeThe Pentagon received $1.2 billion from Congress last year for repairs to barracks around the world, which have been plagued for years by problems such as mold, insects, and safety hazards.
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