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10/13/2026

Calling all Brunswick County voters 🗳️

Looking to learn more about your candidates before casting your vote on Election Day? Join WHQR, WECT, Port City Daily, and the Seahawk at Leland Town Hall tomorrow, October 14, to meet your local candidates and better understand where they stand on issues that matter to YOU!

This forum includes House Districts 17 and 19, State Senate District 8, and the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners.

10/13/2026

On Tuesday, Davy Spencer pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and two felony assault charges stemming from the stabbing death of Lance Corporal Daniel Montano on Easter morning.

10/13/2026

Did you know there are judges on the ballot for New Hanover and Pender counties? Get ready for the 2026 Midterms with judicial candidate interviews put together by our very own Aaleah McConnell!

Decide who you think is best for the position BEFORE you head to the polls! Whether you vote this Thursday or on November 3, you know where to go for an in-depth look at your candidates.

🔗 https://www.whqr.org/2026-10-12/election-2026-interviews-with-supreme-and-district-court-judge-candidates-for-pender-and-new-hanover-counties

10/12/2026

Enjoy great food and great conversation with WHQR on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The LBC Bottle Shop & B**r Yard in Hampstead!

We are hosting a meet up with LBC, so our listeners can gather and celebrate public radio, independent journalism, and a love for music! When you come hang out with us on October 21, you can expect to meet some of your favorite familiar voices, behind-the-scenes staff, and other supporters who share your passions for local media and classical music.

And don't forget to bring your appetite! Wilmywoodie will be on-site to serve delicious pizza for you to share with your family and friends... so bring your crew and be ready for a fun night out with WHQR!

See you there!

10/12/2026

Every year, North Carolina public universities have to file reports showing compliance with the state’s equality policy. This year’s report from UNCW showed it renamed a core component to remove the word ‘diverse,’ as well as documenting faculty training and addressing potential issues with private scholarship language.

📲 Read the full update from WHQR's Rachel Keith at https://www.whqr.org/local/2026-10-12/uncw-changes-requirement-title-to-comply-with-unc-system-equality-policy.

10/11/2026

Have you had a chance to watch the first round of Candidate Forums yet? Get to know your candidates for the New Hanover County Commission and School Board when you listen to the latest episode of The Newsroom! 🎧

See if these candidates addressed the issues that matter to you so you can feel confident when you cast your ballot this November!

📣 Thank you to our partners at WECT, Port City Daily, and The Seahawk for a great first forum. We will see you all for round two on Wednesday, October 12!

10/11/2026

From the latest Sunday Edition: We’re headed into the final lap of the election season, and so it is, of course, time for October Surprises. Usually this means nasty and scandalous dirt on a candidate, but in this case, it’s actually some ostensibly good news — a reprieve on gas prices statewide and a proposed boost to local film grant funding. But just because it’s positive, doesn’t mean it’s not political.

We’re headed into the final lap of the election season, and so it is, of course, time for October Surprises. Usually this means nasty and scandalous dirt on a candidate, but in this case, it’s actually some ostensibly good news — a reprieve on gas prices statewide and a proposed boost to local...

10/11/2026

Do you know who you want representing your community at the state and federal level? The October 12th Candidate Forum can help you better understand who is on your ballot this November!

Join WHQR and our partners WECT, Port City Daily, and The Seahawk at the Burney Center to learn more about the candidates for House Districts 18 and 20, State Senate District 7, and U.S. Congressional District 7. We will be asking them questions that have been top of mind for our communities this year, including the environment, Flock, film, and more.

Because the more you know before Election Day, the more confident you will be when casting your ballot. See you tomorrow at 6:00 PM.

10/09/2026

On Friday, the New Hanover County Board of Education censured Libertarian Member David Perry in a 6-1 vote, with Perry dissenting. The motion also included removing him from his committee assignments until a new board is seated after the November elections.

10/09/2026

Thank you so much to John and Karen Frye (John is a member of the WHQR Board of Directors) for sharing their love for public radio during their trip to the Grand Canyon!

This is just one of the many reasons why we truly appreciate our supporters 💚

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