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Last year, we reported on the abrupt closing of the Career Readiness Academy at Mosley — a little-known but beloved program in the New Hanover County Schools district. Public pushback saved the Mosley program, but developed into a debate over a 'newcomer school' for immigrants who had recently arrived in the United States, introduced as a possible replacement for Mosley. On this show, we unpack some of the narratives and misinformation that became part of that debate.
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After last month's chaotic meeting, the Leland town council decided to revisit their budget plans. The new proposal is much more scaled back.
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At Tuesday’s New Hanover County School Board meeting, members voted unanimously to conduct a districtwide climate survey of all employees. The board is working on some suggestions for questions, including topics such as discipline, safety, and overall morale.
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The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Two types, PFOA and PFOS, will be limited to 4 parts per trillion, the lowest level that tests can reliably detect. The agency says it will reduce exposure for 100 million people and prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancer. Utilities groups, however, say the EPA is underestimating the rule's cost and overestimating its benefits. They argue water rates will go up and struggling utilities will only struggle more. The Biden administration has made protecting drinking water a priority.
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On March 15th, the Columbus County Board of Elections made a crucial decision about the May primary via email — but didn’t notify the public first. WHQR spoke to Joseph Williams of the News Reporter in Whiteville about this potential violation of state laws regarding public notifications of official government meetings.
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On Monday, Chief Financial Officer Ashley Sutton sent a memorandum about local budget restrictions to the district’s principals, senior leadership, and directors.
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Last month, the New Hanover County Schools Turn Around Task Force, a group created to support the district’s lowest-performing schools, heard from around a dozen parents. Top concerns included proposed job cuts and supporting student mental health and multi-language learners (MLLs). Politicians have paid a lot of lip service to parents’ voices — so will they be listened to?
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On May 14, 2024, a second voting primary will be held throughout the state of North Carolina to determine which Republican candidates will advance to the November general election in the races for Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor.
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Both lanes headed from Wilmington towards Leland and Brunswick County will remain closed until Memorial Day. This is part of the ongoing preservation work on the bridge. NCDOT is also implementing several other traffic changes to accomodate disruption to regular travel routes.
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Welcome back to the Cape Fear Rundown. This week, we have a conversation with Nikolai about the Leland property tax hike and some of his takeaways, and then, Kelly talks to us about her conversation with the founder of Strong Towns.