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Madeline Gray/Madeline Gray/Madeline GrayOn Monday, the New Hanover County school board voted down a proposal to start an employee bonus committee in the spring. Instead, it’s slated to begin next school year. While the vote was 4-3, with Republicans Pete Wildeboer, David Perry, Melissa Mason, and Democrat Tim Merrick in favor, it required a supermajority to pass because it amended a prior vote. The board also discussed its annual financial audit and debated items related to government transparency. -
Kelly Kenoyer/WHQRAs you’re prepping for Thanksgiving this year, make sure you thaw that turkey properly before you try to fry it. WHQR’s Kelly Kenoyer has more on the dangers and delights of frying your holiday bird.
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Firefighters in Wilmington North Carolina wanted to make sure people know how to properly fry a turkey. The cooking style is one of the biggest Thanksgiving fire risks — because the pot can explode. Reporter Kelly Kenoyer went to the demo to learn more. -
On this special episode, WHQR's Aaleah McConnell shares the highlights and throughlines of a wide-ranging panel on Wilmington's new anti-camping ordinance and the issue of homelessness. -
While federal scientists are still confirming, at least one Canada goose in Wilmington has initially tested positive for avian flu. -
New Hanover County is the only coastal county with a dedicated sustainability professional. This week, she presented her assessment to county commissioners. -
Earlier this week, four North Atlantic Right Whales were spotted off the coast of Ocracoke. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is notifying boaters in the area to slow down while they’re traveling for their calving season, which lasts until April. -
For the third time in a row, Novant NHRMC has received a “C” grade from Leapfrog, a nonprofit watchdog for hospital safety. Novant officials say that rating is partially based on old data — and promise a new public-facing website showing “real-time improvement.” -
For Homelessness Awareness Month, Good Shepherd Center is hosting a book club for any residents interested. -
At Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, New Hanover County followed in the city’s footsteps to oppose the expansion of Chemours’ Fayetteville Works Facility. -
On Monday, the New Hanover County Commission and the New Hanover County Board of Education agreed to pursue a $320.5 million school bond. The issue now goes to the Local Government Commission in April for feedback on the proposed tax rate adjustment and approval to go on the ballot in November 2026. -
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.
