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2010年12月20日 · Sunday Edition is a weekly newsletter from WHQR's News Director Benjamin Schachtman, featuring behind-the-scenes looks at our reporting, context and analysis of ongoing stories, and semi-weekly columns about the news and media issues in general.
Election 2024: Understanding campaign finance and the absentee …
2024年11月25日 · On this episode of The Newsroom, we take a deep dive into what caused this year's consternation over absentee ballots and what might have prevented it (hint: better communication and more resources). Plus, a closer look at some of the campaign funding in local races — and some tips for how to check on candidate fundraising yourself.
Signs for fascist white-supremacist group Patriot Front posted at ...
2024年10月30日 · Signs for the white supremacist group Patriot Front have cropped up at at least one voting location in Wilmington, as well as one several main roads. WHQR’s Ben Schachtman spoke with researcher C.L. Murray, who studies extremist hate groups, to ask what the group is, and why its signs have shown up near the polls.
NHC school board candidate forum: Fact-checking and analysis
2024年10月10日 · The board has drawn the ire of some in the public and the staff, as evidenced by the 2024 climate survey results.Recent policies, too, show instances of serving some of the culture war interests, such as the banning of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, policies surrounding the classroom displays and the professional standards of conduct, the elimination of the equity, diversity, and ...
Cape Fear River hits major flood levels in Burgaw days after
2024年8月13日 · After days of tropical storm-induced rain, the northeast Cape Fear river in Burgaw finally crested early Tuesday morning at approximately 16.5 feet — half a foot over what the National Weather Service classifies as major flood levels.
WHQR Commentary: Charles Boney “Christmas Windows”
2024年12月9日 · WHQR is celebrating 40 years of fantastic radio since airing our first official broadcast on April 22, 1984. To commemorate this special milestone, we’re presenting a variety of archival favorite shows and pieces from our broadcast history below.
Sunday Edition | WHQR
2024年11月14日 · Sunday Edition is a weekly newsletter from WHQR's News Director Benjamin Schachtman, featuring behind-the-scenes looks at our reporting, context and analysis of ongoing stories, and semi-weekly columns about the news and media issues in general.
Governor visits Southport, addresses "one in a thousand year" storm
2024年9月18日 · Gov. Roy Cooper visited Southport today to address the damage following potential tropical cyclone number 8 (PTC 8). The governor joined first responders for a press conference at the Southport Fire Department.
Multiple road closures cut off town of Southport; residents asked …
2024年9月16日 · The town of Southport, which has faced intense flooding following a potential tropical cyclone, has declared a state of emergency and closed all inbound roads until further notice.
Marlando Pridgen, Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 7th ...
2024年10月25日 · On this episode, WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman sat down for a long-form interview with Marlando Pridge, Democratic challenger for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Topics included domestic policy issues like healthcare, affordable housing, crime and drugs and foreign policy topics like Ukraine and the Middle East.