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“The court pretty much laid it down. They told both sides, quit messing around, get this done. You have until October 30th."

This is WHQR Presents – where we platform interesting people and perspectives from around the region. Today’s show is From a Poet’s Point of View, reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, from Speak Ya Peace NC, a poetry collective and platform that facilitates art and conversations about issues stemming from racism and other forms of oppression and discrimination.

A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.

Surry County commissioners unanimously approved a two-year moratorium on the development of data centers Monday night. Yadkin and Alamance counties have also set public hearings to consider similar pauses.

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is known for street drugs and crime. A local soccer club is offering local kids pride and a safe place to play and compete.

The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.

In Russia, protesting against the war in Ukraine can be dangerous. But one Russian poet living in Moscow, Vadim Dzyuba, is speaking out.

The town of Lake Lure has begun to fill up the lake again after Hurricane Helene left it damaged. Town officials and local business owners are hoping the May reopening date will bring back tourism.

Boone will consider a temporary ban on new data centers at a Monday meeting. The idea comes as proposals in Forsyth and Stokes counties face pushback.