http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/ Local Interest en-us Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:37:12 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 aberry@whqr.org no WHQR Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1525593.html Here are a few things going on around the region on Independence Day. whqr Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:45:58 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Here are a few things going on around the region on Independence Day. July 4th Celebrations aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1525592.html The North Carolina National Guard lost four soldiers in Iraq this week just days before the nation celebrated a drawdown of troops in their cities. whqr Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:36:38 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The North Carolina National Guard lost four soldiers in Iraq this week just days before the nation celebrated a drawdown of troops in their cities. Four NC National Guard Soldiers Killed in Iraq aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1524964.html The New Hanover County Airport Authority refused Charles Joyce's plea to save the old oak tree in his front yard. whqr Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:30:32 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The New Hanover County Airport Authority refused Charles Joyce's plea to save the old oak tree in his front yard. The Old Oak Will Come Down aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1524772.html Charles Joyce is going to make a last-ditch effort this evening to convince the New Hanover County Airport Authority to trim his old oak instead of cutting it down. whqr Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:12:50 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Charles Joyce is going to make a last-ditch effort this evening to convince the New Hanover County Airport Authority to trim his old oak instead of cutting it down. A Plea For The Tree aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1524464.html Ed McMahon says he's excited and ready to take over as New Hanover County's sheriff. whqr Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:21:59 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Ed McMahon says he's excited and ready to take over as New Hanover County's sheriff. The New Sheriff in Town aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1524037.html This is the last official day on the job for the dozens of New Hanover County employees who took early retirement. whqr Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:58:44 GMT aberry@whqr.org no This is the last official day on the job for the dozens of New Hanover County employees who took early retirement. Retirement Day at NH Co. aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1523343.html Monday's the day a Wilmington family expects work crews to start cutting down the old oak tree they are trying to save. whqr Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:04:50 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Monday's the day a Wilmington family expects work crews to start cutting down the old oak tree they are trying to save. Chainsaws Moving Closer to Old Oak aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1522789.html Wilmington's EUE Screen Gems Studios says it's looking at building a couple of sound stages in Charlotte if the state boosts its film incentives. whqr Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:17:17 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Wilmington's EUE Screen Gems Studios says it's looking at building a couple of sound stages in Charlotte if the state boosts its film incentives. Wilmington Studio Eyes Charlotte for Expansion aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1522608.html Cape Fear Community College's Research Vessel the RV Dan Moore comes into port Friday from what could be its last voyage for the foreseeable future. whqr Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:58:17 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Cape Fear Community College's Research Vessel the RV Dan Moore comes into port Friday from what could be its last voyage for the foreseeable future. RV Dan Moore Fate in Limbo aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1522603.html As lawmakers craft legislation this week to hike housing insurance by 10%, the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors is forming a citizens' advocacy group to push back against more increases. whqr Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:29:39 GMT aberry@whqr.org no As lawmakers craft legislation this week to hike housing insurance by 10%, the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors is forming a citizens' advocacy group to push back against more increases. Insurance Hikes Spark Advocacy Group aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1522633.html Surf City residents and business owners are getting a chance Thursday to talk about the swing bridge leading to Topsail Island. whqr Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:37:09 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Surf City residents and business owners are getting a chance Thursday to talk about the swing bridge leading to Topsail Island. Surf City Swing Bridge Input Wanted aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1522206.html The Wilmington Police Department is preparing to roll out a program that has been used in big cities to drastically reduce gang violence. whqr Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:06:07 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Wilmington Police Department is preparing to roll out a program that has been used in big cities to drastically reduce gang violence. Carrot & Stick Approach to Curbing Gang Violence aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1521322.html South Carolina's Governor is returning to work Wednesday and now saying he was taking time off in Argentina. whqr Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:45:45 GMT aberry@whqr.org no South Carolina's Governor is returning to work Wednesday and now saying he was taking time off in Argentina. SC Gov. Says He Was in South America aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1521327.html The economy in southeastern North Carolina is expected to grow by 1% this year and expand by 3% next year. whqr Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:56:06 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The economy in southeastern North Carolina is expected to grow by 1% this year and expand by 3% next year. UNCW Prof: Area Economy Will Inch Up aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1520764.html New Hanover County Commissioners voted to keep Richard Hanson on the county's Alcoholic Beverage Commission. whqr Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:48:30 GMT aberry@whqr.org no New Hanover County Commissioners voted to keep Richard Hanson on the county's Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Hanson Remains on NH Co. ABC Board aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1520505.html A state and federal program is giving North Carolina hog farmers funding to convert their lagoons to a more environmentally friendly alternative. whqr Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:36:29 GMT aberry@whqr.org no A state and federal program is giving North Carolina hog farmers funding to convert their lagoons to a more environmentally friendly alternative. Grants Help Farmers Flush Lagoons aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1519856.html For years, South Carolina mixed martial artists have been unable to compete in their home state since mixed martial arts events were banned. whqr Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:46:26 GMT aberry@whqr.org no For years, South Carolina mixed martial artists have been unable to compete in their home state since mixed martial arts events were banned. Mixed Marital Arts Events Now OK in SC aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1518572.html The Wilmington Community Based Outpatient Clinic has moved to a new location. whqr Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:46:53 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Wilmington Community Based Outpatient Clinic has moved to a new location. New Location for Wilmington VA Clinic aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1519184.html State Senator RC Soles Jr. has sent a letter to Progress Energy alerting the company that he's pulling his legislation that would have finalized a deal between the utility and the City of Southport. whqr Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:36:26 GMT aberry@whqr.org no State Senator RC Soles Jr. has sent a letter to Progress Energy alerting the company that he's pulling his legislation that would have finalized a deal between the utility and the City of Southport. Southport: Deal And No Deal aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1518571.html Cape Fear Community College's Research Vessel the R/V Dan Moore is on what could be one of its last voyages for the foreseeable future. The vessel's state funding is in limbo. whqr Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:34:58 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Cape Fear Community College's Research Vessel the R/V Dan Moore is on what could be one of its last voyages for the foreseeable future. The vessel's state funding is in limbo. Last Voyage for CFCC Research Vessel? aberry@whqr.org