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It’s been over a month since the family of Edilberto Espinoza-Sierra learned about his death, which has left them with many questions. In part one of this two-part series, WHQR's Aaleah McConnel breaks down some details of this case, and sits down with the family to learn who Edilberto was and how they are working through the loss.
The Newsroom
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On this episode, Rachel Keith sits down with Ray Funderburk III, who recently settled with Cape Fear Community College three years after he was ousted from its board of trustees. Plus, Kelly Kenoyer talks with UNCW economist Mouhcine Guettabi about potential economic impacts of a toll bridge over the Cape Fear River, which is looking increasingly likely.
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- New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office captain fired, charged with misdemeanors after crash on MLK Parkway
- Darryl Murrill on his gospel roots, playing live, and his love of the saxophone
- A conversation with Port City Daily about the restructuring of UNCW's Gender Studies and Research Center
- Sunday Edition: Of Sheriffs and Superintendents
- Editor’s notes: Budget postscript, Elections Director
- No current funding pipeline for the proposed $50-million Isaac Bear facility
- NOAA predicts below-normal 2026 hurricane season, officials still advise caution and 'vigilance'
- Hampstead Bypass construction will shift traffic starting next week
- Public hearing for Wilmington's 20% tax increase sparsely attended, council seems likely to move forward
- How much public money was used in CFCC lawsuit with former trustee?
- Is NC changing its liquor laws? What to know as lawmakers weigh happy hours, Sunday sales
- NHCS sees significant improvements on NC Teacher Working Conditions survey
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Commentary: "Dr. Alan Sturrock reflects the film Braveheart, and the way Hollywood can distort history." Alan Sturrock
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Kevin Lee-Y Green and Adrianna Hough
- Soup to Nuts Live! Featuring Les Fontanelles - On Air This Weekend
- Portrait of an Artist’s Artist: Addie Wuensch
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Wilmington Symphony director Liz Scanlon
- Commentary: Kamili Anderson “Gullah Geechee”
- "Taking Flight"
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Maureen Lewis, president of the Carolina Beach Mural Project
- Commentary: Patricia Dew “Public Libraries For All”
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Craig Snow of the Cape Fear Chordsmen
- Commentary: Robert Leddy "Wright Brothers"
- MT Bottles on the Wilmington comedy scene, fatherhood, and his approach to making people laugh
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- Trump's third check-up at Walter Reed raises more questions about his health
- ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools
- Texas general election matchups are finally set. Here's what you need to know
- For far-right extremists, the rise of a new enemy: Women
- Conservative Christians love this painting of George Washington. The event it depicts may not have happened
- Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn
- 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank ruptures in Washington state
- Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
- Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
- Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn
State News
- Clyburn says SC senators 'stood by their principles' in rejecting redistricting proposal
- Asheville seeks public input on new city bus map
- Charlotte residents demand moratorium on data centers during public hearing
- NC lawmakers propose pilot program to reduce absenteeism
- Memorial Day weekend deluge hits Henderson hard: Washing out roads, flooding homes
- Greensboro launches initiative to spark commercial redevelopment
- Teachers applaud early-career raises but ask, 'What's to keep me around?'
- Greensboro expands hours for mental health crisis response team
- South Carolina Senate rejects redistricting push before midterm election
- Charlotte set aside $100,000 for families hit by Border Patrol crackdown. None of it was used
