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Periodically, WHQR publishes letters to the editor, which we welcome, regardless of topic, as long as they're civil. This letter comes from members of the Residents of Old Wilmington and other concerned citizens, who share their thoughts on the options for replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
The Newsroom
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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.
More Local News
- Sunday Edition: Editor's Notes
- Former top staff member sues City of Wilmington, alleging she was forced out
- A look at life in The Sparrow, a new housing complex in Wilmington serving the chronically homeless
- The NC House overrode four of the governor’s vetoes. Here’s what it means for North Carolinians.
- First in Conservation: Farm Bill extends tax credit
- Pender County's child advocacy center to shut down
- Wilmington native Bianca Shaw on her musical journey and getting 'powerful female creatives' to the forefront
- Deal announced to preserve 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest, if current Hilton Bluffs plan approved
- After SBI concludes investigation, DA announces no charges in officer-involved shooting of Edilberto Espinoza Sierra
- Pender County adds additional $2.7 million to close school district funding gap
- NHCS public hearing for LifeWise on hold until fate of SB 1006 is decided
- Good News Sk8 Night celebrates three years in the Cape Fear
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Brad Heller and the Fustics| On Air This Weekend
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: An Evening with Natasha Yvette Williams
- Soup to Nuts Live! The Little Mercies
- Commentary: The American Revolutionary War & the Two Scotlands - Alan Sturrock
- New art gallery and supply store on Castle Street offers art for everybody
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Summer at CAM
- Commentary: Shannon Gentry “What does public service mean?”
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: 5th Annual Trash'n Fash'n Show
- Brandon Hawkins on his musical journey, influences, and working on original music
- 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
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- NPR discusses error in reporting on the last day of the Supreme Court term
- Egg producers settle with DOJ, states over price-fixing complaint
- It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country
- Law professor discusses Supreme Court's final rulings this term
- Constitutional law expert analyzes Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship
- Editor's note: NPR retracts Justice Samuel Alito story
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds
- Supreme Court strikes down limits on political party spending
- Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes participating in women and girls' sports
- Federal money for workforce training begins, but few programs qualify
State News
- A proposed state budget sets aside $700 million for Helene recovery. Most would help unlock federal disaster aid.
- NC wildlife officials ask hunters to help slow spread of chronic wasting disease
- Randolph County releases its 2025 Community Health Assessment
- Elkin City Schools appoints interim superintendent
- NC Gov. Stein tabs Treasurer Briner, Health Secretary Sangvai to lead probe of rising health costs
- Long-delayed NC budget released with raises, Helene funding, ferry tolls and more
- New NC law ends sanctuary city policies, mandates ICE cooperation
- Order restored after hours-long hostage standoff inside ENC regional detention center
- Weird Science: Space enthusiasts helping train AI system to unlock deep secrets of spiral galaxies
- New survey polls North Carolinians on American ideals
