http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/ Local Interest en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:41:25 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 aberry@whqr.org no WHQR Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1574967.html Hundreds if not thousands of film makers and movie buffs will converge onto Wilmington next week for the 15th annual Cucalorus Film Festival. whqr Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:10:10 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Hundreds if not thousands of film makers and movie buffs will converge onto Wilmington next week for the 15th annual Cucalorus Film Festival. Cucalorus: 15 Years of Features and Shorts aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1574974.html Hundreds of filmmakers and movie buffs will make their way to Wilmington next week for the 15th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival. whqr Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:15:46 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Hundreds of filmmakers and movie buffs will make their way to Wilmington next week for the 15th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival. Cucalorus: Racial Rewind & The Wilmington Ten aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1574381.html Changes are ahead for the Wilmington City Council now that voters have elected two new members. whqr Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:45:15 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Changes are ahead for the Wilmington City Council now that voters have elected two new members. New Council Will Tackle Wilmington's Top Issues aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1573770.html Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo remains in place, while the Wilmington City Council sees two new faces. whqr Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:11:34 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo remains in place, while the Wilmington City Council sees two new faces. Voters Keep Some, Oust Some aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1573018.html Residents across the region are heading to the polls today to cast their ballot on a slew of municipal races. whqr Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:26:41 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Residents across the region are heading to the polls today to cast their ballot on a slew of municipal races. Election Day: Municipal Seats Up for Grabs aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1571809.html Motorcycle activists say Holly Ridge police in Onslow County discriminated against bikers last month when they stopped traffic, but let cars slip through. The police only checked motorcyclists for violations. whqr Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:40:31 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Motorcycle activists say Holly Ridge police in Onslow County discriminated against bikers last month when they stopped traffic, but let cars slip through. The police only checked motorcyclists for violations. Bikers Targeted by Checkpoint aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1571314.html The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation says climate change legislation that is being heavily debated in the Senate could squash farmers. The Federation says cap and trade will raise fuel prices and decrease farm land, causing some farmers to go out of business. whqr Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:46:13 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation says climate change legislation that is being heavily debated in the Senate could squash farmers. The Federation says cap and trade will raise fuel prices and decrease farm land, causing some farmers to go SC Farmer Group Against Cap and Trade aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1571078.html A committee of democrats from Robeson and Hoke counties will select the replacement for State Senator David Weinstein Wednesday night. whqr Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:16:58 GMT aberry@whqr.org no A committee of democrats from Robeson and Hoke counties will select the replacement for State Senator David Weinstein Wednesday night. Democrats to Select Weinstein Replacement aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1570522.html A telephone poll went out this month to New Hanover County residents asking about the future of the county's department that handles trash and recycling. whqr Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:26:16 GMT aberry@whqr.org no A telephone poll went out this month to New Hanover County residents asking about the future of the county's department that handles trash and recycling. Should NHCo Privatize the Landfill? aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1570043.html As the statewide smoking ban approaches Wilmington solid waste employees are gearing up for what could be a huge litter problem in downtown Wilmington. whqr Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:54:40 GMT aberry@whqr.org no As the statewide smoking ban approaches Wilmington solid waste employees are gearing up for what could be a huge litter problem in downtown Wilmington. With Smoking Banned, Butts Abound aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1568376.html Members of clergy from across the state are on Capitol Hill Wednesday urging members of Congress to pass climate legislation being deliberated in the Senate. whqr Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:18:09 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Members of clergy from across the state are on Capitol Hill Wednesday urging members of Congress to pass climate legislation being deliberated in the Senate. Pastors Go To Washington aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1568140.html Wilmington City Council will consider tonight demolishing four downtown houses. One of those houses is the yellow house on Grace Street tucked between high rise buildings and Cape Fear Community College. It's been there since 1897. whqr Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:47:05 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Wilmington City Council will consider tonight demolishing four downtown houses. One of those houses is the yellow house on Grace Street tucked between high rise buildings and Cape Fear Community College. It's been there since 1897. Four More Homes Slated To Come Down aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1567657.html A pair of public hearings is scheduled for Tuesday on the state's draft air permit for the proposed Carolina's Cement Plant. whqr Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:13:33 GMT aberry@whqr.org no A pair of public hearings is scheduled for Tuesday on the state's draft air permit for the proposed Carolina's Cement Plant. Titan Cement: Public Hearing Today aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1565520.html Transportation officials are meeting Wednesday to hash out whether the proposed Skyway toll-bridge has a future. whqr Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:16:15 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Transportation officials are meeting Wednesday to hash out whether the proposed Skyway toll-bridge has a future. Skyway Project May Be Pie In the Sky aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1565026.html State Marine Fisheries officials are looking at plans for a proposed artificial reef off the Brunswick County coast. whqr Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:23:19 GMT aberry@whqr.org no State Marine Fisheries officials are looking at plans for a proposed artificial reef off the Brunswick County coast. Plans to Sink Another Reef Off Brunsco Coast aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1563440.html An environmental group that analyzed state data is concerned about how far contaminants have leaked out of the Progress Energy coal ash pond in New Hanover County. whqr Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:16:03 GMT aberry@whqr.org no An environmental group that analyzed state data is concerned about how far contaminants have leaked out of the Progress Energy coal ash pond in New Hanover County. NH Co. Coal Ash Pond Leaking Heavy Metals aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1563081.html The Southeastern Center for Mental Health manages and oversees mental health services for residents with developmental disabilities or substance abuse problems. whqr Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:28:44 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Southeastern Center for Mental Health manages and oversees mental health services for residents with developmental disabilities or substance abuse problems. Grappling With Cuts to Mental Health Care aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1562809.html Sennet, a juvenile loggerhead sea turtle, was found floating in the ocean off Cape Lookout nearly dead a year and half ago. Now he's swimming along North Carolina's coast with a Satellite transmitter on his back. whqr Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:54:00 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Sennet, a juvenile loggerhead sea turtle, was found floating in the ocean off Cape Lookout nearly dead a year and half ago. Now he's swimming along North Carolina's coast with a Satellite transmitter on his back. Turtle Calling Back Home aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1562445.html The Wilmington City council met Monday to weigh their options for a hotel at the Convention Center. The last hotel deal fell through, and council members are anxious to move forward with a plan. whqr Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:19:47 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Wilmington City council met Monday to weigh their options for a hotel at the Convention Center. The last hotel deal fell through, and council members are anxious to move forward with a plan. City Council Ponders Convention Center Hotel aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1562434.html Most people know it as the Taste of Country house in downtown Wilmington. Now the owner is tearing down the 160 year old house house. whqr Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:10:37 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Most people know it as the Taste of Country house in downtown Wilmington. Now the owner is tearing down the 160 year old house house. Developer to Tear Down Pre-Civil War House aberry@whqr.org