Kelly Kenoyer
Reporter / HostKelly Kenoyer is an Oregonian transplant to the East Coast. She attended University of Oregon’s School of Journalism as an undergraduate, and later received a Master’s in Journalism from University of Missouri- Columbia. After a long stint in print journalism, Kelly worked as a podcast producer for Investigative Reporters and Editors, and as a radio reporter at KBIA in Columbia, MO. She’s an avid baker, cyclist, swing dancer, and an enjoyer of board games. Contact her on Twitter @Kelly_Kenoyer or by email: KKenoyer@whqr.org.
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Alpek is the source of a large proportion of the 1,4 dioxane in the Cape Fear River. Its closure in July will increase water quality for residents downstream. -
An invasive species of algae is driving increases in mercury levels in the food chain. The algae is also contributing to erosion. -
The new tax rate is just barely above neutral. -
The Sparrow will house 32 chronically homeless individuals at 3939 Carolina Beach Road. Officials celebrated its opening as a significant step toward addressing the region's homelessness issue. -
The secretary of the state department of environmental quality visited Wilmington last week on a tour of nature preserves. -
At least six cyclists have been killed since 2015 within Wilmington city limits. Dozens of riders gathered this week to remember them. -
Wilmington City Council held a public hearing for its annual recommended budget this week. Council members have on more scheduled work session ahead of a final approval.
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As the City of Wilmington considers its municipal budget, a tight financial situation means the mounted police may be put out to pasture. -
The vote to approve the allocation of $2.5 million in federal Covid-relief funding was unanimous, though Councilmember Luke Waddell raised questions about the non-profit during the council meeting Tuesday. -
The horses are out, but living wages for city staff are in, as the City of Wilmington tightens its budget to try and avoid a tax increase.
