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Camille Mojica/WHQRWelcome Back to the Cape Fear Rundown. This week Ben joins us to talk about New Hanover Regional Medical Center's lated leapfrog grade, and to talk about reporting he's been doing surrounding the hospital and Novant. -
Benjamin Schachtman/WHQRCourtney McNeil, a ‘mediation specialist’ with Port City United, New Hanover County’s community safety department, was arrested on Thursday and effectively fired shortly thereafter. In court, Judge J. Corpening, who helped push for the creation of PCU, harshly criticized McNeil, laying the potential dissolution of the already-troubled department at his feet. District Attorney Ben David, who was present at the hearing, told WHQR he “cannot support” the violence interrupter program.
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Following the EPA’s new regulations for PFAS in drinking water, utilities across the country are wondering what it might cost to filter forever chemicals. But new technologies might make it less expensive. -
Last year, Wake County Schools approved a plan to give teachers with a Master’s degree a 10% pay bump. The state legislature used to allocate funds for this pay but discontinued the practice in 2013. WHQR’s Rachel Keith spoke with Seniors Hannah Rosenberger and Sofia Basurto from the University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill’s Media Hub about their reporting on the issue of teacher pay. -
With the EPA’s new regulations, hundreds of utilities in North Carolina may need to install stronger filters to remove PFAS. WHQR’s Kelly Kenoyer toured one of the most advanced facilities in the state to see what might be needed at other utilities. -
A judge dismissed Craver's removal hearing on Friday, saying her activities were not substantial enough to bar her from office. By Monday night, three of her employees had resigned. -
Citing studies that “paint a grim picture” for firefighters nationwide, the Wilmington Fire Department wants to provide consistent, accessible, mental health care tailored to the unique and challenging needs of first responders. Last budget cycle, a similar WFD request was denied and it’s not clear how it will fare this year — although the city says it has established a working group to address concerns. -
A nationwide study was conducted to see how the healthcare system works for citizens based on race. In North Carolina, healthcare and health outcomes are generally worse for people of color. -
Every week, WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman sits down with The Assembly’s Wilmington editor, Johanna Still, to talk about our joint newsletter — The Dive. This week, it’s a look at an $18-million increase in the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office budget, which provided some interesting contrast to the protracted public debate over a comparable budget shortfall at the New Hanover County Schools district. -
Welcome back to the Cape Fear Rundown. This week Ben joins us to talk to us about a particular budget request from the Wilmington Fire Department and then, Kelly joins us to give a sneak peek into her upcoming Newsroom episode. -
Elizabeth Craver has been suspended from her job as Pender County Clerk of Court since her criminal indictment in February. Today, a judge has decided to keep her in office. -
After trashing a proposal for a 70% property tax hike, Leland town council decided to explore cheaper options. The new budget proposal, which they reviewed last night, only needs a 17% tax hike — but has significant revisions.
