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Emsley A. Laney High School
Ben Schachtman
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WHQR
Local
Laney High student hit by car, traffic improvements underway in dangerous area
Rachel Keith
On Wednesday, a pedestrian was hit near Laney High School around 2:40 in the afternoon. State highway patrol confirmed that a male high school student was transported to the hospital. The student was released two hours later with minor injuries.
An early site plan for the Hilton Bluffs development
Copper Builders
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WHQR
Local
Copper Builders writes open letter to the community addressing Sledge Forest project
WHQR Staff
New traffic lights will be built on 3rd street, with the aim of slowing down traffic and protecting pedestrians.
Susan Montoya Bryan
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AP
Local
New analysis shows wide, fast-moving streets are deadly to pedestrians at night
Kelly Kenoyer
The Newsroom
  • SYNC, ACEs, and getting to the root of children's wellbeing
    On this episode, WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman sat down with reporter Rachel Keith to talk about the work of SYNC — Strengthening Systems for NC Children. Keith joined about 20 other members who, starting last August, worked to develop a better, broader understanding of how adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, impact the quality of life for children in New Hanover County.
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  1. Church World Services Wilmington furloughs staff, asks the community for help
  2. OpiAID aims to improve opioid treatment with smartwatch technology
  3. Pender County asks key state lawmakers to raise teacher pay
  4. Sizeable crowd shows up to oppose development of Sledge Forest at developer meeting
  5. Superior Court judge rules on attorney-client privilege, personnel records subpoena in CFCC trustee case
  6. ReBuild NC promised to help hurricane victims. Over five years later, the program is on "pause"
  7. Ask a Journalist: Could the Griffin-Riggs case affect other North Carolina races?
  8. After a major 1,4-dioxane discharge in Asheboro, CFPUA monitoring downriver impacts
  9. The Dive: Understaffed airport towers; the SAFE Child Act upheld
  10. Brunswick County Sheriff’s deputy fired after being charged with domestic violence
  11. As "The Endowment" rebrands, new staff, units, and programs announced
  12. What would a new "Legacy Park" in Wilmington look like?
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
  1. Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Christopher Marino
  2. Commentary: Gwenyfar Rohler – Pete Seeger
  3. Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Angelo Galeotti, NC Jazz Festival President
  4. Cinematique Presents: A Complete Unknown - MATINEES ADDED, SHOWS SELLING OUT
  5. RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 31: Fourth Friday Art Gallery: "A Life In Color"
  6. STNL! Featuring Acisse Jay
  7. Cinematique Presents: 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films
  8. Cinematique Presents: Queer
  9. Cinematique Presents: A Real Pain
  10. Cinematique Presents: Anora
  11. Hari Kondabolu talks activism, comedy, influences, and working while raising a 4-year-old
  12. Taimak, star of cult classic 'The Last Dragon, on his career and upcoming Wilmington event
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
  1. A 2nd U.S. judge pauses Trump's order against gender-affirming care for trans youth
  2. Trump administration makes drastic cuts at CFPB, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud
  3. Republicans push to resurrect 'Food for Peace' amidst efforts to dismantle USAID
  4. Top federal prosecutor in Washington previously defended Jan. 6 rioters
  5. Courts block Trump's DOGE actions — chaos, panic not proving to be best legal strategy
  6. Trump's spending cuts target probationary workers. What does the status mean?
  7. Are immigrants still welcome in Mayor Eric Adams' New York City? We asked New Yorkers.
  8. Trump officials signal potential changes at NOAA, the weather and climate agency
  9. A Valentine's weekend aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U.S.
  10. HUD employees are bracing for what they hear will be 'drastic' staff cuts
State News
Voters prepare to vote at the Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department in Durham, North Carolina, on Election Day on Nov. 8, 2022.
  1. Young voters disproportionately affected by Griffin challenges
  2. Veteran GOP consultant reflects on 50 years of NC politics in new book
  3. NC settles Pactiv Evergreen, Canton paper mill lawsuit for $6.25M
  4. Ten years later, relatives of Chapel Hill shooting victims reflect on resilience and hope
  5. North Carolina A&T narrowly misses out on crucial research classification
  6. Restriction on insurance coverage mandates passes NC Senate
  7. NC House considers new retirement option for small business workers
  8. Charlotte Latino faith leaders navigate scripture and politics as ICE eyes places of worship
  9. EPA federal funding freeze sows uncertainty for North Carolina clean energy programs
  10. Data from the Kings Mountain mine confirms that the rotten smell is not a threat to human health
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