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Rhonda's guest is Marva Mapson Robinson, director of the Williston Alumni Community Choir which will present their final Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec.14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Union Missionary Baptist Church.

This is WHQR Presents — where we platform interesting people and perspectives from around the region. Today’s show looks at the role of the poet and artist. From a Poet’s Point of View — it's 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.

Citizen Warrior is an autobiographical account of Gene Merritt’s lifelong efforts to improve Wilmington — work that was at times contentious, creative, and even inspired.Merritt fought to change the downtown nightlife scene, pushing for liquor-by-the-drink while also evicting topless bars and sex shops. His next battle was an industrial coal pile planned where the modern-day riverwalk and concert venue exist. Then there was the struggle to bring 1-40 to Wilmington, and later, to keep the county from selling its hospital. And, of course, there were many other challenges along the way. Merrit joined us along with co-author John Meyer, who helped cover these stories as a veteran StarNews reporter and editor.

Rhonda's guest is Alex Hill of City Ballet, which presents three performances of the Nutcracker at the Wilson Center, Dec. 6-7, accompanied by the City Ballet Orchestra and Cape Fear Chorale.

Wild Things is a limited series podcast from WHQR, hosted by writer, journalist, and podcaster Shawna Kenney, focusing on the creatures and critters of Coastal Carolina — and the people who care for them.

Lex Clay Alfonso is a multilingual Cuban-American illustrator born and raised in Miami She is passionate about human rights, world cultures, and storytelling.

News from our fellow NPR affiliate sites around North Carolina: WFAE in Charlotte, WUNC in the triangle, WFDD in the triad, and BPR in Asheville. Plus, reports from the NC Newsroom.

Rhonda's guest is Meghan McDonald, education and outreach manager for the Wilmington Symphony. The Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra performed on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 4:00 p.m. in Kenan Auditorium at UNCW. I also preview Fourth Friday Gallery Nights and Brian Whitted's Very Merry Christmas.

Rhonda's guest this week is Dan Brawley, director of Cucalorus Film Festival, which is celebrating its 31st year, November 19-23, at multiple venues in downtown Wilmington.

Wild Things is a limited series podcast from WHQR, hosted by writer, journalist, and podcaster Shawna Kenney, focusing on the creatures and critters of Coastal Carolina — and the people who care for them.