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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and physicians say it's important to talk about this disease because it is actually one of the few cancers that can not only be screened for, but with proper care, doctors can often prevent it. But physicians say, unfortunately, far too few people take advantage of proactive testing.
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WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Rachel Keith dig into our recent candidates forum for the New Hanover County school board. Five Republicans and six Democrats are running for four seats in each party.
More Local News
- Former Wilmington DEI director alleges wrongful termination, systemic racism, and other issues in city government
- New Novant NHRMC landing page data shows a mixed bag of improving and subpar scores
- Homelessness is at an all-time high. Seniors are no exception.
- NHC school board approves settlement in sex abuse lawsuit tied to convicted teacher Michael Kelly
- New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office deputy fired, SBI investigating
- North Carolina keeps expanding its role in immigration enforcement. Here’s what changed and why it matters.
- Sunday Edition: Novant’s Five-Year Checkup
- Musician and songwriter Jared Michael Cline talks musical influences, playing live, and upcoming projects
- ACA enrollment dropped sharply in North Carolina. More people across the state are expected to lose coverage
- Former Wilmington Police Department officer sentenced for hitting his girlfriend with his vehicle
- CFPUA customers within Wilmington see increased water shutoffs
- Post-Covid, New Hanover needs a lot more foster families
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Beth Ann Bryant-Richards
- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Kelly Zullo
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: The cast of "To Kill A Mocking Bird"
- Commentary: Gary Trawick
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Nancy King, artistic director of Opera Wilmington
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Techmoja Dance & Theater Company's Kevin Lee-Y Green and Michael Sherrod
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Steve Vernon
- Commentary: Alan Sturrock
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Rachard McIntyre and Randx Nieves
- "Unique: A Rachard McIntyre Retrospective" Fourth Friday Reception
- Commentary: Gary Trawick
- Commentary: Bob Thompson "Longfellow and the Bells"
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- Hegseth: 'We didn't start this war but under President Trump we're finishing it'
- Congress gears up for vote on Trump's war powers in Iran — after the battle began
- Supreme Court ponders law making it a crime for gun owners to use marijuana
- Iranian Americans react to U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran
- Across the U.S., changes to SNAP benefits are kicking in
- What to know about the new changes to SNAP benefits
- Satellite images provide view inside Iran at war
- Democratic Sen. Mark Warner describes intelligence on Iran
- Iranians in Los Angeles react to the strikes on Iran
- Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales faces primary challenge amid allegations of affair
State News
- Meet four nonbinary North Carolinians who are fighting for recognition
- New Triad program helps homeowners cut energy use after winter bill spikes
- Progressive groups call on Stein to pause I-77 widening, even though attorney says there is no going back
- Forsyth County GOP commission primary pits political newcomer against repeat candidate for at-large seat
- Duke Energy requests higher returns amid rising disconnections
- DEQ, environmental groups say illegal mine is still polluting the Nolichucky River, nearby creek
- Duke Energy merger settlement secures customer benefits, opens door for new clean energy programs
- In NC's 1st Congressional District, 5 Republicans are vying to face U.S. Rep. Don Davis
- Watauga Board of Commissioners' primary candidates list affordability, housing among top issues
- A tool meant to support students could be delaying needed special education services