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At the beginning of this month, the Living Hope Day Center dropped the news that they would not be purchasing the former Sorrow Drowner bar location, located at 10th and Dock streets. This decision has left the organization in limbo.
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This year’s state budget included $5 million to create a digital credentials program for North Carolina’s 58 community colleges. In theory, it will allow students to own and utilize their own credentials, like transcripts and certificates — though it’s faced some pushback based on technical concerns. The digital wallet is the brainchild of State Senator Michael Lee, who sees it as part of a much larger effort to reshape higher education.
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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.
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Beyond the Cape Fear
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A seemingly routine request related to liquor store financing turned into a heated discussion at a Davidson County commissioners meeting last night.
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WFU has fufilled a commitment to 100% renewable electricity through a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement.
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