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Commentary: Gary Trawick
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (42+ words) Commentary: Gary Trawick'WHQR Gary Trawick is a retired Superior Court Judge, writer and teller of stories. He and his wife, Jennings, live in Burgaw. WHQR commentaries don't necessarily reflect the views of WHQR Public Media, its editorial staff, or its…...
2026 Primary: Candidates for Brunswick Sheriff, District Attorney for Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1428+ words) Through collaboration between WECT, WHQR, and Port City Daily, the forum was organized ahead of early voting, which starts on Thursday, Feb. 12. Primary election day is on Tuesday, March 3. The two candidates running for sheriff are incumbent Brian Chism, and…...
After internal investigation, Wilmington fires two top employees
4+ day, 33+ min ago (532+ words) In late January, the City of Wilmington fired the two top employees leading and overseeing the Recycling and Trash Services Division, following an investigation. In early February, the city confirmed that Public Services Director Dave Mayes and Superintendent of Recycling…...
New Hanover County Sheriff’s deputy resigns after getting DUI charge
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (280+ words) New Hanover County Sheriff's deputy resigns after getting DUI charge'WHQR New Hanover County Sheriff's deputy resigns after getting DUI charge The deputy was arrested by the Carolina Beach Police Department in mid-January and charged with driving drunk, speeding, and failure…...
Mecklenburg County leaders questioned by state legislators on crime, immigration
1+ week, 1+ day ago (568+ words) Legislators in Raleigh are grilling Mecklenburg County leaders on Monday about crime, especially the high-profile killing of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail, and their cooperation with federal immigration officials. Those called to testify include Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Sheriff…...
Winston-Salem man pleads guilty in killing of Greensboro police sergeant
1+ week, 3+ day ago (105+ words) A Winston-Salem man pleaded guilty on Friday to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Greensboro Police Sgt. Philip Dale Nix. Nix was off duty when he was killed in 2023 while trying to intervene in a crime he witnessed at…...
ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules
1+ week, 4+ day ago (542+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. " U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai issued a preliminary injunction in a proposed class-action lawsuit targeting the Department of…...
Ryan Routh, convicted of trying to assassinate Trump, sentenced to life in prison
1+ week, 5+ day ago (318+ words) Updated February 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM EST Ryan Routh, the man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump when he was running for president in 2024, will spend the rest of his life in prison." Routh, 60, was found guilty last year on five…...
Wilmington Fire Department responds to car fire at downtown parking deck
2+ week, 4+ day ago (81+ words) Wilmington Fire Department responds to car fire at downtown parking deck'whqr.org Note: This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available. The fire took place on the fifth floor of the deck. WFD has…...
NHC school board cuts ties with attorney after offensive remark, will consider new firm
2+ week, 5+ day ago (519+ words) On Tuesday, Democrat Tim Merrick said the New Hanover County school board had come together to make a "timely and decisive" move to cut ties with Crossley McIntosh Collier Hanley & Edes, P.L.L.C. attorney Brian Kromke. Over the weekend, Kromke had posted…...