PFAS played a significant role in this year’s local election, but telling the whole story of these chemicals is a tall order. Plus, New Hanover County sent a lobbyist to Washington to follow up with congressional reps on its letter about the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement; meanwhile, the City of Wilmington hasn't heard back after sending its own letter. And, law enforcement agencies often dismiss bystander footage – but getting bodycam video isn’t easy in North Carolina.

Recorded live at UNCW's Burney Center on October 7, WHQR joined Port City Daily, WECT, and The Seahawk to put questions to the three Republicans and three Democrats running for state House and Senate seats representing parts of New Hanover County.

Leaders from Guilford County, Greensboro and the university are partnering on parking, security, road closures and more.

There are six candidates running for three seats on Asheville City Council. Many favor more safeguards and civilian oversight of contracts with Axon and other police surveillance equipment – but only one signed an anti-surveillance pledge.