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WHQR Public Media
United States
Приєднався 19 лип 2011
WHQR is a National Public Radio member station with a big reputation for excellent local and national news, information, entertainment, music and classical programming and a vibrant community spirit, covering southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. WHQR Public Media's mission is to offer news, music, entertainment and interaction to expand knowledge, encourage artistic appreciation, engage our community and promote civil discourse.
HQR News:
Wilmington - 91.3 FM and 91.3/HD1
Myrtle Beach - 98.9 FM
Streaming online at WHQR.org
Classical HQR:
Wilmington - 92.7 FM and 91.3/HD2
Myrtle Beach - 102.3 FM
Southport - 96.7 FM
Streaming online at WHQR.org
Community Guidelines:
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Contact:
254 N. Front Street, Suite 300 Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 343-1640
www.whqr.org/
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Cape Fear election results: Purple districts, ballot-splitting voters, and uncertain outcomes
On this episode, we unpack the evolving electorate and their unpredictable down-ballot choices. Plus, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over New Hanover County races with a growing number of uncounted absentee ballots that count easily swing the race for school board and commissioner seats.
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Unpacking the state House and Senate candidates' forum
Переглядів 512 годин тому
On today’s show, WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Nikolai Mather are unpacking the forum we put on earlier this month with WECT and Port City Daily, featuring candidates running for the North Carolina House and Senate. We'll dig into what the candidates had to say, with context, analysis, and some fact-checking.
Marlando Pridgen, Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District
Переглядів 312 годин тому
On this episode, WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman sat down for a long-form interview with Marlando Pridge, Democratic challenger for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Topics included domestic policy issues like healthcare, affordable housing, crime and drugs and foreign policy topics like Ukraine and the Middle East.
Unpacking the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners candidates' forum
Переглядів 412 годин тому
On today’s show, WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Kelly Kenoyer are unpacking the forum we put on earlier this month with WECT and Port City Daily, featuring candidates running for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. We'll dig into what the candidates had to say, with context, analysis, and some fact-checking.
Unpacking the New Hanover County school board candidates' forum
Переглядів 212 годин тому
On this episode, WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Rachel Keith and Port City Daily's Brenna Flanagan break down what New Hanover County school board candidates had to say during our recent town hall forum, with context, analysis, and fact checking.
Election 2024: New Hanover and Pender DA candidates Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson and Jason Smith
Переглядів 1112 годин тому
On this episode, we sit down with Republican candidate Jason Smith and Democratic Candidate Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson, who are both running to replace recently retired District Attorney Ben David, who represented Pender and New Hanover counties for 20 years.
A conversation with Freeman family descendants Christopher Eaton and Dorian Cromartie
Переглядів 212 годин тому
On today’s show, we’re discussing the Freeman family's land - including the community known as Seabreeze.We’re sitting down with descendants of the Freeman family, Christopher Eaton and Dorian Cromartie, to learn how patriarchs Alexander and Robert Bruce Freeman amassed large amounts of land in the southern part of New Hanover County. We'll also discuss how they hope their family’s history is t...
The Great Apartment Debate
12 годин тому
On this week's episode, we ask one of toughest questions defining our time in the Cape Fear Region: Why are there so many apartments going up? We spoke to a concerned resident who shared some very common questions with us - and then put them to one of the top officials in the City of Wilmington's development-approval process.
"Poverty is a sin. Being poor is not." A new reporting project on being homeless in the Cape Fear...
Переглядів 212 годин тому
On this episode, we’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at an upcoming project from WHQR. In the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling that pulled back on the rights of the unhoused, we’ll take an intimate look at the inner lives of our homeless neighbors, with insights from the people who serve them.
"Take the hits and keep on going": A conversation about journalism with NPR's Scott Simon
Переглядів 112 годин тому
On this episode, we sit down with Scott Simon, longtime journalist and host of NPR's Weekend Edition to talk about the state of the news - plus highlights from Simon's remarks at the recent WHQR 40th anniversary luncheon.
Cape Fear Conversations: Health and Social Equity
12 годин тому
This year, WHQR's Cape Fear Conversation series is taking a closer look at the four focus areas of the New Hanover Community Endowment. On this episode: health and social equity.
Making the case for Port City United
12 годин тому
New Hanover County's anti-violence department - Port City United - has been mired in criticism and bad press, and will likely be shuttered at the end of June. But the social issues that inspired its creation still exist, so it's worth talking about where the program came from, the good work it did do, and what the future could hold.
A retired doctor says he nearly died at NHRMC. Now he's pushing for reform
Переглядів 112 годин тому
On this episode, it's a conversation with Jon Martell, a retired doctor and former hospital administrator who says he nearly died at New Hanover Regional Medical Center - not because of a mistake made by a nurse or doctor, but because of systemic issues at the hospital. The experience led him to found a new nonprofit to push for a safer, higher-quality hospital. WHQR also spoke with top Novant ...
Transparency, accountability, and community: A conversation about the New Hanover Community Endow...
9 годин тому
Former state senator Harper Peterson recently founded Heal Our People's Endowment, a nonprofit that's calling on North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein to exercise more oversight and authority over the New Hanover Community Endowment. On this episode, we sit down to talk through his concerns - and what he'd like to see done about them.
Granny Flats: The secret solution to the housing crisis
Переглядів 19 годин тому
Granny Flats: The secret solution to the housing crisis
Echoes of a Coup: Michael Betts and John Biewen tackle the 1898 massacre in a new Scene on Radio ...
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Echoes of a Coup: Michael Betts and John Biewen tackle the 1898 massacre in a new Scene on Radio ...
The Mosley Story: Unpacking the misinformation and narratives around the newcomer school debate
9 годин тому
The Mosley Story: Unpacking the misinformation and narratives around the newcomer school debate
Barrowburn at WHQR's Soup To Nuts Live!
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Barrowburn at WHQR's Soup To Nuts Live!
Sunshine Week: A closer look at warrants, protective orders, and NHCS' new meeting policy
9 годин тому
Sunshine Week: A closer look at warrants, protective orders, and NHCS' new meeting policy
Forum: The Christian call to address Wilmington's housing crisis
9 годин тому
Forum: The Christian call to address Wilmington's housing crisis
Forum: Republican candidates in the 2024 New Hanover County school board primary election
Переглядів 19 годин тому
Forum: Republican candidates in the 2024 New Hanover County school board primary election
State Sen. Michael Lee discusses last year's controversial education legislation
9 годин тому
State Sen. Michael Lee discusses last year's controversial education legislation
Cape Fear Conversations: Developing housing in New Hanover County
9 годин тому
Cape Fear Conversations: Developing housing in New Hanover County
Turnaround Task Force's latest plans, public schools competing in the education market, and heari...
9 годин тому
Turnaround Task Force's latest plans, public schools competing in the education market, and heari...
The past, present, and future of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Переглядів 19 годин тому
The past, present, and future of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Cothran Harris Architecture Testimonial
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Cothran Harris Architecture Testimonial
A Little Lunch Music with Dalí Quartet
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A Little Lunch Music with Dalí Quartet
How the justice system hurts, and helps, the homeless people in our community
9 годин тому
How the justice system hurts, and helps, the homeless people in our community
The WHQR news team looks back at 2023 and ahead to next year
9 годин тому
The WHQR news team looks back at 2023 and ahead to next year
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THIS WAS SPECTACULAR 🎉🎉🎉🎉 ALL OF THE PERFORMANCES WERE AMAZING 👏 🙌 JOB WELL DONE👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I’m just so excited that WICOR was selected to be one of the six stations. I wish I had been part of the conversation directly, but it was so enjoyable to see just small snippets of the conversation.
Cragie 😄👍👍👌
He plays with his eyes closed!!!
as he sings, "Never trust a musician who plays with their eyes open. All the good stuff happens when they're closed."
Very deep and powerful song! Love you John, we are lucky you are alive!!
which album is this song on?!??
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hahahahaha good lyrics !!!!!
Awsome band. I have all their CD's and have been to one of their shows. These guys have some great stuff and deserve to be on the radio. Still hoping to hear them on a radio near home one day.
Thank you to WHQR for having us