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Experts say 86 marine mammals have stranded and died off the North Carolina coast this year so far. UNCW scientists say this is already elevated compared to this time last year, with the uptick mainly stemming from younger bottlenose dolphins. University researchers are also working on some pioneering research, based on what they've learned about dolphins.
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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.
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- Deal announced to preserve 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest, if current Hilton Bluffs plan approved
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- Pender County adds additional $2.7 million to close school district funding gap
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Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Brad Heller and the Fustics| On Air This Weekend
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- Brandon Hawkins on his musical journey, influences, and working on original music
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National News
- A federal law bans late voter roll purges. Republicans are pushing to reinterpret it
- Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that
- Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system
- How America has celebrated milestone birthdays, from world fairs to the World Cup
- World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave
- Months after he sent a harsh email to ICE, agents tracked him to his home and a hotel
- The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country
- Win or go home: The U.S. to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout game
- What the Supreme Court did on the final day of its term
- NPR discusses error in reporting on the last day of the Supreme Court term
State News
- Persistent pressure on ADA noncompliance in ENC leads to safety champion award for Farmville advocate
- Duke Energy ends wind energy lease off North Carolina coast
- NC House votes to end sales tax on diapers, feminine hygiene products
- As heat wave moves in, experts say climate change plays a big part
- A proposed state budget sets aside $700M 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
