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Town of Carolina BeachA close election in Wrightsville Beach may have ousted a long-time incumbent.
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Aaleah McConnell/WHQRThe former Surry County Board of Elections Chair, James Edwin Yokeley Jr., who was arrested in July for contaminating his 16-year-old step-granddaughter and her friend’s food with a schedule I controlled substance, was back in court on Tuesday for breaking the conditions of his secured bond agreement.
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A plain-language explainer — tackling North Carolina's new Congressional maps, gerrymandering, and the current race to redistrict around the country — from NC Local. -
On today's show, WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Kelly Kenoyer look at the highlights from the recent candidates forum, held by WHQR, WECT, and Port City Daily, featuring candidates running for Wilmington City Council. We'll add some context and analysis to the seven candidates' answers to some tough questions. -
Today, the North Carolina GOP said it had learned of an alleged cash-for-votes scheme in Wilmington. The county Democratic party denounced both any potential election fraud and the GOP’s reaction. -
The ongoing federal government shutdown is expected to delay access to SNAP benefits for approximately 1.4 million North Carolinians, including nearly 57,000 people living in the Cape Fear region. WHQR has compiled a list of resources for those struggling with food insecurity as well as donation dropoff locations for those trying to help. -
Three candidates are vying for mayor, with seven competing for three spots on city council. Close to a half-million dollars in donations have been reported as of late October. -
The humorist and writer paid a visit to UNCW this week. WHQR's Nikolai Mather called him up for a wide-ranging conversation on growing up in the South and traveling the world. -
There are varying assessments for reading comprehension in New Hanover County’s elementary schools. So what does each tell the public about how well students are doing? -
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. -
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.
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Re-development plans for the historic Hillcrest community were unveiled to the public Tuesday morning at CFCC’s Union Station.
