Kelly Kenoyer

WHQR asked candidates to answer key questions based on the top concerns of local residents in the Cape Fear Region. We've created voter guides based on their answers, and based on their voting records if the incumbent failed to respond.

The NC Cooperative Extension in New Hanover County has a unique program: Nature at Home. It allows residents to learn about native plants and create a better habitat for native animals. WHQR News Reporter Kelly Kenoyer invited them to her home to learn more.

Many voters in downtown Wilmington have found themselves shifted from NC Senate District 7 to District 8 — meaning they’re now in the same district as Whiteville in Columbus County. The gerrymandering puts more registered Democrats into the more conservative District 8, but that's unlikely to shift the balance of power there — meanwhile, District 7, in New Hanover County, is likely more secure for Republican candidates.

Friendship and family don't have to be severed by political allegiances.

Black voters came out in force to the polling place at Williston, Wilmington’s historic Black middle school. And for many, it was a family affair.

Rapidly rising insurance rates due to climate change are hurting the affordable housing market in coastal areas.

Frustrated county leadership were caught off guard by the number — and subsequent increase — in the number of mail-in ballots that weren't included in Election Night totals. In emails provided by the county, a spokesperson for the state elections board said similar issues were happening around the state — but called concerns “ridiculous,” noting all valid votes would be counted.

Rapidly rising insurance rates due to climate change are hurting the affordable housing market in coastal areas.

Today is Veterans Day, an annual day of celebration and remembrance for veterans of all American wars. But for one local student at Cape Fear Community College, one day isn't enough: he's created an entire YouTube Channel dedicated to cataloging living history. WHQR's Kelly Kenoyer invited 19-year-old Luke Basso into the studio to hear about it.

The New Hanover Board of Elections now expects to count over 1900 additional ballots the day before the canvass this Friday, with hundreds more still under consideration.