http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/ Local Interest en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:59:58 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 aberry@whqr.org no WHQR Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1580353.html State Senator Julia Boseman says she will not seek re-election. whqr Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:26:15 GMT aberry@whqr.org no State Senator Julia Boseman says she will not seek re-election. Boseman Will Not Seek Senate Seat aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1580272.html Ben David, District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties, says he's running for re-election in 2010. So, he turned down the nomination by U.S. Senator Kay Hagan for U.S. Attorney of Eastern North Carolina. whqr Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:44:14 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Ben David, District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties, says he's running for re-election in 2010. So, he turned down the nomination by U.S. Senator Kay Hagan for U.S. Attorney of Eastern North Carolina. Ben David Declines Nomination aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1579866.html Governor Bev Perdue says she will refer any allegations centered on the Titan Cement plant's permitting process to North Carolina's attorney general - if there is any legal reason to do so. whqr Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:52 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Governor Bev Perdue says she will refer any allegations centered on the Titan Cement plant's permitting process to North Carolina's attorney general - if there is any legal reason to do so. Perdue Will Look Into Titan Permits aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1579115.html The City of Wilmington says work has already begun on city buildings and parks as part of its settlement with the Justice Department. whqr Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:24:03 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The City of Wilmington says work has already begun on city buildings and parks as part of its settlement with the Justice Department. Wilmington Works to Get ADA Compliant aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1578646.html An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Wilmington District is in Afghanistan renovating the country's only international airport. whqr Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:59:16 GMT aberry@whqr.org no An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Wilmington District is in Afghanistan renovating the country's only international airport. Wilmington Worker Rebuilding Kabul Intl' aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1577690.html Thousands of movie buffs are in Wilmington this week for the 15th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival. whqr Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:06:13 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Thousands of movie buffs are in Wilmington this week for the 15th Annual Cucalorus Film Festival. Cucalorus: When Strangers Meet on the Phone aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1577454.html Governor Bev Perdue signed an executive order today at EUE Screen Gems in Wilmington, reauthorizing the North Carolina Film Council. At the event, the governor insisted that incentive packages are good for North Carolina despite the recent closure of Dell Computers. whqr Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:49:26 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Governor Bev Perdue signed an executive order today at EUE Screen Gems in Wilmington, reauthorizing the North Carolina Film Council. At the event, the governor insisted that incentive packages are good for North Carolina despite the recent closure of Bev Perdue Touts Incentives Despite Dell's Departure aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1577677.html The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners are plowing through hundreds of pages of bids from private companies vying to take over the county's landfill and waste-to-energy facility. whqr Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:43:57 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners are plowing through hundreds of pages of bids from private companies vying to take over the county's landfill and waste-to-energy facility. Bids In For Taking Over NH Co. Landfill aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1576910.html Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the rain's wrapping up a lot quicker than they thought. whqr Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:28:11 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the rain's wrapping up a lot quicker than they thought. Ida Floods the State aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1576907.html A South Carolina religious group says it's changing its name in order to win approval from the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to create a license plate with the words "I Believe." whqr Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:14 GMT aberry@whqr.org no A South Carolina religious group says it's changing its name in order to win approval from the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to create a license plate with the words "I Believe." Group Will Seek "I Believe" Plate aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1576746.html The Pender County chapter of the NAACP sent a letter to the Pender County Chairman of the Board of Education, Tom Roper, saying he was under investigation for being racially biased. whqr Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:33:05 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Pender County chapter of the NAACP sent a letter to the Pender County Chairman of the Board of Education, Tom Roper, saying he was under investigation for being racially biased. Pender Co. School Chair Refutes Racist Claims aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1575988.html The North Carolina Military Business Center is hosting a meet and greet with sub-contractors in Wilmington Tuesday for millions of dollars in construction work. whqr Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:42:24 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The North Carolina Military Business Center is hosting a meet and greet with sub-contractors in Wilmington Tuesday for millions of dollars in construction work. Subs Needed for Work at Camp Lejeune aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1575704.html Congressman Mike McIntyre says he voted against the health care bill in the House because it was too expensive and did not adequately bring down health care costs. whqr Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:14:42 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Congressman Mike McIntyre says he voted against the health care bill in the House because it was too expensive and did not adequately bring down health care costs. McIntyre Votes Against Health Care Bill aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1575199.html The Wilmington City Council has shutdown a proposal to amend zoning codes for schools in residential areas. The amendment would have eliminated the public hearing requirement. whqr Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:33:01 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Wilmington City Council has shutdown a proposal to amend zoning codes for schools in residential areas. The amendment would have eliminated the public hearing requirement. City Council Defends Public Hearings for Schools aberry@whqr.org 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