Jessica Ferrer
Past Undergraduate News InternJessica is a junior at UNCW pursuing a B.A. in communication studies with a minor in journalism. She worked on an audio project similar to NPR's StoryCorps over the summer where she interviewed mentors and their mentees on the UNCW campus. This project inspired her to work more with public radio and the media. She is also a contributing writer for the school's newspaper, The Seahawk. Jessica loves her job as a resident assistant, trying out new restaurants, working out so she can keep eating at new restaurants, and bringing news to the community.
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Break out those old cans and bottles of household cleaners: pollen is back and it’s time for spring cleaning. Once New Hanover County residents are…
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Residents can now receive notices about public school lockdowns in New Hanover County through Twitter.WHQR’s Jessica Ferrer reports that the changes come…
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The latest unemployment rates for North Carolina have been released by the Department of Commerce, giving a different look to the state’s economy. WHQR’s…
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Spring cleaning is upon us, but that doesn’t just mean emptying out our closets.WHQR’s Jessica Ferrer reports that residents will be able to recycle…
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Crime doesn’t take a break, even while a town government searches for its next police chief.The town of Leland is looking for a new law enforcement leader…
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The Book ‘Em North Carolina conference at Robeson Community College Saturday is bringing readers and writers together to talk about the craft.WHQR’s…
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The Trauma and Emergency Symposium brought together hundreds of emergency responders and other health care providers on Friday and will continue through…
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Emergency responders and other healthcare providers are gathering Friday and Saturday for the 23rd annual Trauma and Emergency Symposium in downtown…
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Farmers, fishermen, and buyers from across the region are gathering Friday at UNCW for the 2nd annual Feast DownEast conference.The theme this year is…
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The president of Cape Fear Community College Eric McKeithan announced his retirement Thursday. WHQR’s Michelle Bliss reports that McKeithan’s retirement…