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Earlier this month, New Hanover County firefighter Captain Steve Hunt found himself jumping into the Cape Fear River to save a man in the midst of an apparent mental health crisis. WHQR’s Ben Schachtman spoke to him about his experience — and just a note, this story discusses the issue of a potential attempted suicide.
The Newsroom
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On this episode, we’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at an upcoming project from WHQR. In the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling that pulled back on the rights of the unhoused, we’ll take an intimate look at the inner lives of our homeless neighbors, with insights from the people who serve them.
More Local News
- NHC school board discusses timeline for interim superintendent hiring
- Ask a Journalist: Do disability plates let you park anywhere, for free, without time limits?
- "Try to stay positive." The lives of our homeless neighbors in downtown Wilmington
- CFCC students barred from Trustees meeting room, call Morton’s statements on marine tech program inadequate
- District Attorney Ben David says no criminal charges for deputies who fatally shot suspect in June
- Wilmington resolution supports state legislation holding GenX and PFAS manufacturers financially accountable
- Officials celebrate federal funding for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement, toll issue lingers
- CFCC says there have been 'no changes' to the marine tech program; faculty and staff have concerns
- NHC school board starts interim superintendent search, will release Foust contract buyout cost
- "Tested": Rose Eveleth on sex testing in women's sports
- Special coverage of the Republican National Convention begins tonight
- NHC Planning Board votes against new development guidelines for Cape Fear River's western bank
Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Vivace! Artistic Directors Marina Lomazov and Joseph Rackers
- WHQR Partners with UNCW to Preserve Stations Archives
- Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Executive Director of the Wilson Center Zach Pluer
- STNL! Featuring: The Hatch Brothers
- STNL! Featuring: Striking Copper
- Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Executive Director of the Fourth of July Pops concert Liz Scanlon
- Producer, comedian, and "Blerd" Louis Tee on his approach to comedy
- Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Virginia Pizzi and Christy Aley of the Southeast Arts Summit
- Black Music Month Celebration: Featuring Benny Hill, Kim Pacheco, and Aaron Leathers Sr.
- Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Techmoja Dance & Theater Company founder Kevin Lee-Y Green
- Cinematique Presents: Back to Black
- Around Town With Rhonda Bellamy: Dan Brawley of Cucalorus Film Foundation
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
Cape Fear Rundown
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Welcome back to the Cape Fear Rundown. This week, the newsroom interviews Camille on her final episode of CFR about her future endeavors, music, swing dancing, and food.
National News
- Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat linked to a Listeria outbreak
- Police departments are offering big raises. Does it work?
- How are new sports chosen for the Olympics?
- The Park Fire in Northern California is now the state’s largest this year
- Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues
- California is ordering state agencies to start clearing out homeless encampments
- Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires in the West
- U.S. authorities arrest top Sinaloa cartel leader and son of 'El Chapo'
- Video game performers call strike against gaming companies
- Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt
State News
- NC Rep. Don Davis condemns Kamala Harris on border policy, then endorses her for president
- Mark Robinson's family's nonprofit ordered to repay $132K to state agency
- Rare astronomical event expected to occur soon
- Third-party organizer says Democrats used 'mafioso tactics' against him
- Raleigh's Veronica Fraley will compete in this year's Olympics. Here's who else to watch from NC
- New coalition launches in bid to pressure HCA to sell Mission Health System
- 'I'm not going to be nice': Trump attacks VP Kamala Harris in 90-minute Charlotte speech
- Duke Energy reaches agreement with state consumer advocacy group on plans to reduce carbon emissions
- NC health officials declare Mark Robinson family's nonprofit 'seriously deficient'
- Wake Tech joins other community colleges in effort to license more elementary teachers
