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A retired doctor says he nearly died at NHRMC. Now he's pushing for reform
Benjamin Schachtman
On this episode, it's a conversation with Jon Martell, a retired doctor and former hospital administrator who says he nearly died at New Hanover Regional Medical Center — not because of a mistake made by a nurse or doctor, but because of systemic issues at the hospital. The experience led him to found a new nonprofit to push for a safer, higher-quality hospital. WHQR also spoke with top Novant medical administrators to work through some of Martell's systemic concerns.
Leland resident Madge Matteo, an older white woman with dark hair in a blue jacket, speaks at the podium during a Leland town council meeting. She is standing round the side of the podium and has the microphone bent up and over the side in order to talk at the crowd with her back turned to the town council.
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Leland town council unanimously approves 17% property tax increase
Nikolai Mather
A shot of the Columbus County Courthouse, a brick building with white pillars, from the west side.
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Columbus County magistrate suspended for Facebook posts, using state resources
Nikolai Mather
The Newsroom
  • A retired doctor says he nearly died at NHRMC. Now he's pushing for reform
    On this episode, it's a conversation with Jon Martell, a retired doctor and former hospital administrator who says he nearly died at New Hanover Regional Medical Center — not because of a mistake made by a nurse or doctor, but because of systemic issues at the hospital. The experience led him to found a new nonprofit to push for a safer, higher-quality hospital. WHQR also spoke with top Novant medical administrators to work through some of Martell's systemic concerns.
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  2. Sheriff charges Pender County Schools bus driver employee with sexual battery
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  4. NC Black Film Festival award winner Chris Everett talks "Wilmington on Fire" and its forthcoming sequel
  5. New Hanover County needs more foster families
  6. NHC school board votes 4-3 to ask county commissioners for an additional $4.6 million
  7. Community Advisory Council says it's been largely ignored by NHC Endowment, asks for more engagement
  8. NHC students win state history prize for project on Wilmington's 1898 coup and massacre
  9. CFR: What's going on at NHRMC?
  10. "The end of Port City United”: Judge excoriates PCU violence interrupter facing drug and weapons charges
  11. Wilmington deputy city manager had DUI dismissed, expunged. DA looking to refile charges
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  8. Docutime Film Festival celebrates its 20th year
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Cape Fear Rundown
  • The Cape Fear Rundown podcast is written and produced by Camille Mojica.
    CFR: What's going on at NHRMC?
    Welcome Back to the Cape Fear Rundown. This week Ben joins us to talk about New Hanover Regional Medical Center's latest Leapfrog grade, and to talk about reporting he's been doing surrounding the hospital and Novant.
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Port City Politics
  • Big bronze lanterns, Columbus County Sheriff's Office, and Grand Jury shenanigans
    On this episode: The Cotton Exchange has had its two bronze lanterns for almost fifty years — now the United States government wants them back. Plus, does a denied budget request for the Columbus County Sheriff's Office point to the long-term fallout from Jody Greene's time as Sheriff? And, a rare glimpse into the Grand Jury process leaves more questions than answers.
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National News
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  3. New York proposes a ban on guns that are easy to convert to illegal automatic weapons
  4. Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather
  5. How tariffs — like those on Chinese goods — might impact inflation and jobs
  6. Ohio reviews diversity scholarships
  7. Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested in Kentucky on the way to tournament
  8. Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up
  9. Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
  10. Interstate travel becomes a target for the anti-abortion movement with Texas filing
State News
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to supporters during a campaign stop, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
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  3. Canton paper mill has prospective new owner, but Pactiv Evergreen ‘still on the hook,’ mayor says
  4. Wawa’s first store location in North Carolina has officially opened
  5. Alamance-Burlington budget proposal cuts vacant positions, avoids layoffs
  6. UNC-Chapel Hill to 'take action' against protesters who participated in recent campus demonstrations
  7. ‘Big milestone’ as NCDOT awards contract for I-26 Connector through Asheville
  8. With smaller budget surplus, NC House looks for other funding for private school vouchers
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  10. Elon poll shows broad fears of AI interference in 2024 presidential race
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