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NHC school board disciplines David Perry, talks budget issues
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (1113+ words) On Tuesday, the New Hanover County school board voted 5-2 to uphold disciplinary measures included in a letter sent by Republican Chair Pete Wildeboer to Libertarian member David Perry; however, during the meeting, the public wasn't privy to the specifics of…...
State officials get an earful from residents upset about proposed PFAS regulations
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (499+ words) Wilmington and Cape Fear region residents were vocal about their concerns over new PFAS rules proposed by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC). On Thursday, the room at Wilmington City Hall's Skyline Center for the last of three public hearings was…...
Second Mecklenburg lawmaker leaves Democratic Party after primary loss
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (204+ words) A second Mecklenburg County state House member is leaving the Democratic Party after losing a reelection bid in the spring primary. Last week, Rep. Carla Cunningham announced she was changing her voter registration from Democrat to unaffiliated. Cunningham lost her…...
State audit finds $5 M in improper aid at North Carolina A&T
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (149+ words) A report from the North Carolina State Auditor has confirmed that millions of dollars in student aid were improperly distributed at North Carolina A&T State University. A review by the auditor's office found about $5 million in aid was awarded…...
Overnight blaze causes "significant fire damage" to new Salvage Station venue
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (464+ words) A fire caused "significant" damage to the former Asheville Waste Paper Company building, an iconic River Arts District structure slated to be the new home of the Salvage Station music venue. No injuries were reported, according to the Asheville Fire…...
Some NC candidates reject parties. Here's how they get on your ballot
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (1556+ words) Fred Crawford, a Swain County resident, decided to run for county commission chairperson in late 2025. But unlike the vast majority of other candidates running for offices across the state, Crawford couldn't just pay a fee and submit a form. Instead,…...
What we've learned about the arrest of Corey Temoney, police use of force, and providing accountability
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (254+ words) On today's show, WHQR's Aaleah Mc Connell shares what they've learned about an arrest that took place in November on Princess Place Drive in Wilmington, and was caught on video and shared on social media. The roughly 2-minute video shows…...
Influential Black Political Caucus member criticizes Charlotte City Council over I-77 toll lanes
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (879+ words) A leader in the influential Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg said he is disillusioned that the Charlotte City Council hasn't moved to stop the construction of the toll lanes on Interstate 77 in south Charlotte, a sign the issue remains potent....
North Carolina State Auditor finds IOLTA flawed in monitoring, but grant-making process follows procedure
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (307+ words) The program is called State Bar's Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts, or IOLTA. It takes the interest earned from client funds held by attorneys, and uses that money to help the poor afford legal services. Because of significant growth in…...
Greensboro to host landlord meeting for new housing initiative
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (144+ words) Greensboro is hosting a meeting on Monday for landlords to learn more about a pilot project aimed at addressing homelessness. The Housing First Plus initiative aims to move the city's most vulnerable residents off the streets and into a stable…...