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Based on preliminary results, Democrats took all three council seats and incumbent Democratic Mayor Bill Saffo won reelection to his tenth term. It's the second time the local Democratic Party's controversial straw poll has delivered sweeping results. Meanwhile, despite strong campaigns and significant fundraising, Republican candidates fell behind.
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On today's show, WHQR's Ben Schachtman and Kelly Kenoyer look at the highlights from the recent candidates forum, held by WHQR, WECT, and Port City Daily, featuring candidates running for Wilmington City Council. We'll add some context and analysis to the seven candidates' answers to some tough questions.
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Culture / Arts / Inside HQR
- Around Town with Rhonda Bellamy: Kim Lebby, executive director of the Dreams Center for Arts Education
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- Entertainer Jason Aycock on dance, directing, and Wilmington's theatre community
- Commentary: Nan Graham
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- Actress, singer, and voice artist Heather Setzler on her acting career and Wilmington's theater scene
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- Commentary: Judge Gary Trawick
- "TERRA LUNA" Fourth Friday Reception
Evenings on 92.7fm Classical HQR
National News
- Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings
- Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump's tariff arguments
- Democrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania
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- Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey voters want 'leadership' in face of Trump's challenges
- Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on
- Here are 6 'Beautiful Bill' tax changes that will benefit wealthy Americans
- The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares
- Supreme Court enters the lion's den on Trump tariffs
- Democrats had a big night. Here are 5 takeaways from the 2025 elections
State News
- Western North Carolina 2025 municipal election results: Buncombe sees high turnout
- New NC program will help small businesses offer employee health insurance
- Video: Man wanted for murder of grandmother, stabbing of deputy spotted on Ring camera near Vanceboro
- Charlitta Hatch unseats incumbent Melissa Easley in race for CMS Board District 1
- In a historic vote, Mecklenburg transit and transportation sales tax wins approval
- Greensboro voters turn out on Election Day to choose a new mayor and City Council members
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- WS/FCS presents plan to pay off vendor debt over two years
- Injunction sought to block Watagua County maps in 2026 election
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