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Benjamin Schachtman
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WHQR
The Endowment's leadership recently said, "We could not be more transparent.” That’s hard to square with their founding documents and some of their approach to openness and public discussion. So, maybe it's time for a level-set on what the word “transparency” means, at least to journalists.
Will Michaels
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NC Local
Aaleah McConnell
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WHQR
The Newsroom
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Aaleah McConnell has an intimate look at how the family of Edilberto Espinoza-Sierra is coping with grief and searching for justice, after the 21-year-old was killed by law enforcement in March. Plus, Rachel Keith and Ben Schachtman dig into public school funding, with a look at this year’s budget – and some potential issues on the horizon.
More Local News
- New research shows infill development brings best savings to government, increases tax base
- New Hanover County officials urge people to prepare for hurricane season
- The Endowment gets praise, questions from the community during this week's public hearing
- Brandon Hawkins on his musical journey, influences, and working on original music
- NHCS public comments include teacher concerns about pay and infrastructure, comments on LifeWise Academy
- The Endowment appoints new members to its Community Advisory Council
- In 4-3 vote, Wilmington City Council moves forward on 4.9-cent tax increase
- Border Belt Independent's Morgan Casey on Bladen County's aborted exploration of a smaller Board of Commissioners
- City of Wilmington could seek Endowment funding for homelessness plan
- Warmer weather means increased risk from blue-green algae, health experts warn
- Study: North Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Pilots saved participants more money than previously estimated
- Statewide summer food benefits are rolling out for families
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Commentary: Gary Trawick "Profanity"
- Commentary: "Education - A Liberation Strategy" Jamir Jumoke
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts dance teacher Lesa Broadhead
- Darryl Murrill on his gospel roots, playing live, and his love of the saxophone
- Commentary: "Dr. Alan Sturrock reflects the film Braveheart, and the way Hollywood can distort history." Alan Sturrock
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Kevin Lee-Y Green and Adrianna Hough
- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Les Fontanelles - On Air This Weekend
- Portrait of an Artist’s Artist: Addie Wuensch
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Wilmington Symphony director Liz Scanlon
- Commentary: Kamili Anderson “Gullah Geechee”
- "Taking Flight"
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Maureen Lewis, president of the Carolina Beach Mural Project
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- Virginia's data center boom is raising West Virginia's electricity bills
- Nurse and PA associations sue the Trump administration over new student loan rules
- Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival
- 4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup
- SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike ahead of World Cup
- Why one historian uses social media to remember D-Day in real time
- From Ragtime to Schmigadoon: What to look for at the Tony Awards
- Despite a competitive market, finding a summer job is highly beneficial for teens
- Visiting a beautiful oasis in Phoenix's Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
- Trump travels to Wisconsin for an agriculture roundtable
State News
- NC State Health Plan board approves Medicare Advantage plan benefit changes despite retiree concerns
- NC State Health Plan leaders say WakeMed-Atrium merger could cause premium increases
- Magnolia House joins National Register of Historic Places
- Dozens gather in Charlotte to oppose planned ICE detention expansion in NC
- Environmental and clean energy advocates largely oppose new data center and coal plant bill
- Guilford County to offer low-income homeowner assistance
- NC State Health Plan to propose benefit structure aimed at shifting care to 'preferred providers'
- For second year in a row, only one public pool will be open in Asheville during summer
- Peter Perret set to conduct his final concert with the Philharmonia of Greensboro
- Teen 'Summer After Dark' series kicking off in Winston-Salem
