http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/ Local Interest en-us Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:36:21 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 aberry@whqr.org no WHQR Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1429601.html As days grow shorter and the temperature drops, alligators in the Cape Fear region are seeking refuge from the cold. whqr Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:24:42 GMT aberry@whqr.org no As days grow shorter and the temperature drops, alligators in the Cape Fear region are seeking refuge from the cold. Alligators Brace for Winter Weather aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1429559.html South Carolina's economic woes are hitting the state's Department of Mental Health. whqr Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:11:25 GMT aberry@whqr.org no South Carolina's economic woes are hitting the state's Department of Mental Health. Budget Cuts Hit SC Mental Health aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1429557.html The former Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners says Monday night's votes for a brand new chairman and vice chairman could signal a new coalition on the board. whqr Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:08:26 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The former Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners says Monday night's votes for a brand new chairman and vice chairman could signal a new coalition on the board. Reaction to NH Co Board Shake Up aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1429103.html Two new Brunswick County Commissioners took the oath of office last night, officially making the board all Republican. whqr Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:13:59 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Two new Brunswick County Commissioners took the oath of office last night, officially making the board all Republican. Brunswick County Commissioners Take the Reigns aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1428790.html The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners welcomed a pair of new board members Monday night and selected a new chair and vice chair. whqr Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:39:45 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners welcomed a pair of new board members Monday night and selected a new chair and vice chair. NH Co. Board Shake Up aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1428554.html The North Carolina Highway Patrol says seven people were killed in car accidents over the Thanksgiving weekend. whqr Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:51:20 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The North Carolina Highway Patrol says seven people were killed in car accidents over the Thanksgiving weekend. NC Cracks Down on Drunk Driving aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1425018.html Cape Fear River Watch is asking the federal government for $21 million to restore the river's depleted fish populations. The fish are valuable commercial and recreational resources. whqr Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:35:24 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Cape Fear River Watch is asking the federal government for $21 million to restore the river's depleted fish populations. The fish are valuable commercial and recreational resources. Fishing for Money to Restore Cape Fear's Aquatic Life aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1425043.html A Wilmington resident is cooking up a different way to prepare turkey this Thanksgiving, and he's making a bit of money to boot. whqr Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:32:05 GMT aberry@whqr.org no A Wilmington resident is cooking up a different way to prepare turkey this Thanksgiving, and he's making a bit of money to boot. Deep-fried Thanksgiving Goodness aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1424035.html The Marine Corps is building its force by 27,000 Marines over the next three years. More than 11,000 of them are coming to the Camp Lejeune area. While the new Marines are expected to spend money off base, the Marines and their family members already here are giving a needed boost to the local economy. whqr Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:22:28 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Marine Corps is building its force by 27,000 Marines over the next three years. More than 11,000 of them are coming to the Camp Lejeune area. While the new Marines are expected to spend money off base, the Marines and their family members already The Cost of Growth: Businesses aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1424090.html The Commanding Officer of the Naval Hospital at Camp Lejeune says the Marine Base is experiencing a baby boom. whqr Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:36:38 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Commanding Officer of the Naval Hospital at Camp Lejeune says the Marine Base is experiencing a baby boom. Camp Lejeune Baby Boom aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1420445.html The Wilmington Housing Authority says there's a good chance it will avoid having to move residents out of Section 8 housing. whqr Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:51:47 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Wilmington Housing Authority says there's a good chance it will avoid having to move residents out of Section 8 housing. Hope For The Section 8 Housing Crises aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1422310.html Hospitals near Camp Lejeune Marine Base are facing a shortage of doctors and a new report says the Marine Corps growth will make that shortage worse. whqr Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:53:46 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Hospitals near Camp Lejeune Marine Base are facing a shortage of doctors and a new report says the Marine Corps growth will make that shortage worse. Marine Corps Growth Puts Pressure on Hospitals aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1421330.html The new redistricting plan for elementary schools in New Hanover County is raising concerns about the lack of diversity in inner-city schools. whqr Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:50:10 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The new redistricting plan for elementary schools in New Hanover County is raising concerns about the lack of diversity in inner-city schools. Citizens Worry About Lack of Diversity in Schools aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1420247.html Food pantries across the Cape Fear region are trying to figure out how to feed an increasing number of hungry residents when their own cupboards are looking bare. whqr Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:38:45 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Food pantries across the Cape Fear region are trying to figure out how to feed an increasing number of hungry residents when their own cupboards are looking bare. Filling The Pantry: Pender County aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1420276.html Right Whales are in the midst of their annual migration from New England's coast to waters off Georgia and Florida, a trip that is both necessary and dangerous. whqr Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:10:42 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Right Whales are in the midst of their annual migration from New England's coast to waters off Georgia and Florida, a trip that is both necessary and dangerous. Whales in the Midst of a Perilous Migration aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1419427.html An independent contractor determined Wilmington's fire operations are outgrowing its facilities. So the Wilmington fire department is asking the city for roughly $20 million dollars to improve its fire stations. whqr Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:57:53 GMT aberry@whqr.org no An independent contractor determined Wilmington's fire operations are outgrowing its facilities. So the Wilmington fire department is asking the city for roughly $20 million dollars to improve its fire stations. Fire Department Wants $20 Million for Aging Facilities aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1418891.html The Marine Corps plans to increase its force by 27,000 Marines over the next three years. That expansion is bringing at least 5,000 new Marine families to the Camp Lejeune area. But the Marine Corps doesn't know exactly how many of those families have school aged children. In Onslow County those schools are already overcrowded. whqr Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:19:48 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The Marine Corps plans to increase its force by 27,000 Marines over the next three years. That expansion is bringing at least 5,000 new Marine families to the Camp Lejeune area. But the Marine Corps doesn't know exactly how many of those families have The Cost of Growth: Schools aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1418771.html 35 residents addressed The Wilmington City Council, making their cast for why they should be the next city council member. whqr Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:21:33 GMT aberry@whqr.org no 35 residents addressed The Wilmington City Council, making their cast for why they should be the next city council member. Applicants Sweet Talk City Council aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1417390.html Food pantries across the Cape Fear region are trying to figure out how to feed an increasing number of hungry residents when their own cupboards are looking bare. whqr Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:43:38 GMT aberry@whqr.org no Food pantries across the Cape Fear region are trying to figure out how to feed an increasing number of hungry residents when their own cupboards are looking bare. Filling The Pantry: Brunswick County aberry@whqr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whqr/news/content/1417432.html The future of the vacant Adrian B. Rhodes Armed Forces Reserve Center near Greenfield Lake in Wilmington remains uncertain, and time is running out to craft a plan everyone is happy with. whqr Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:33:44 GMT aberry@whqr.org no The future of the vacant Adrian B. Rhodes Armed Forces Reserve Center near Greenfield Lake in Wilmington remains uncertain, and time is running out to craft a plan everyone is happy with. Clock Ticking for Lakefront Property aberry@whqr.org