Rachel Keith is a News Producer at Public Radio East. She covers a range of themes including education, government and politics, and social issues, with a particular focus on academia and racial injustice. Her work has been featured in notable outlets such as WSIU Public Broadcasting, WECT News, and Oxford University Press.
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By: Rachel Keith
On Tuesday, November 12, at the New Hanover County school board meeting, members voted 5-2 to keep interim superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes in his position through June. Both Republicans and Democrats approved the motion. They also voted unanimously to ask the federal government to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and received updates on New Hanover High and the district’s proficiency and growth metrics.
By: Rachel Keith
WHQR took an in-depth look at campaign finance, analyzing top fundraisers — and the people and industries who donated to their campaigns. This analysis focused on the race for New Hanover County school board and commissioner seats, where a collective $700,000 was raised during the 2024 campaign season.
By: Rachel Keith, Kelly Kenoyer, Benjamin Schachtman
On this episode of The Newsroom, we take a deep dive into what caused this year's consternation over absentee ballots and what might have prevented it (hint: better communication and more resources). Plus, a closer look at some of the campaign funding in local races — and some tips for how to check on candidate fundraising yourself.
By: Whqr, Kelly Kenoyer, Rachel Keith
WHQR has analyzed the top Senate and House fundraisers and the people and industries that donated to their campaigns. This analysis focused on races in the Cape Fear region for North Carolina Senate and House seats, where candidates collectively raised over $7 million during the 2024 campaign season.
By: Rachel Keith
At Tuesday’s New Hanover County School Board meeting, Melissa Mason was voted in as chair in a 4-3 vote with members Pat Bradford, Pete Wildeboer, and Josie Barnhart dissenting, and Vice Chair is Barnhart, in a 4-3 vote, with members Judy Justice, David Perry, and Tim Merrick dissenting.
By: Rachel Keith
On Tuesday, December 3, UNCW researchers responded to an emaciated manatee who had died in the Cape Fear River. He was found near the waters of the River Lights neighborhood, and they brought him back to their lab to find out what contributed to his death.
By: Rachel Keith
On this episode, WHQR's Rachel Keith takes over hosting duties for a conversation with Hugh McManus, who just wrapped up his term as a New Hanover County school board member. McManus has dedicated four decades to education, and in this interview, he talks about his journey as a teacher, principal, school director, and board member.
By: Rachel Keith
On Sunday, October 12, a fire consumed four tractor-trailers on the North Campus of Cape Fear Community College. Four calls were made to 911 dispatch between 1:20 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. One caller thought they were gunshots; others described a loud boom, with one even saying the fire was “huge.” No one was injured in the incident.
By: Aruni Bhatnagar, Rachel Keith, Ray Yeager, Daniel Riggs, Clara Sears, Brent Bucknum, Ted Smith, Daniel Fleischer, Chris Chandler, Kandi
The Green Heart Project is a controlled, community-based clinical trial to evaluate the effects of increasing greenery on community health. The study was initiated in 2018 in a low-to-middle-income residential area of nearly 30,000 racially diverse residents in Louisville, KY. Community engagement was maintained throughout the project, with feedback integrated into its design and implementation. Based on land use, demographics, and greenness in the area, we designated 8 paired clusters of demographically- and environmentally matched “target” (T) and adjacent “control” (C) areas (total of 16 clusters). Levels of ultrafine particles, ozone, and nitrogen oxides were measured in each cluster. In-person exams were conducted for 735 participants in Wave 1 (2018-2019) and 545 participants in Wave 2 (2021). Blood, urine, nail, and hair samples were collected to evaluate cardiovascular risk, inflammation, stress, and pollutant exposure. Demographic and psychosocial data were collected as well. Cardiovascular function was assessed by measuring arterial stiffness and flow-mediated dilation. After Wave 2, more than 8,000 mature, mostly evergreen, trees and shrubs were planted in the T clusters. Post planting data were collected during Wave 3 (2022) from 561 participants. We plan to follow changes in area characteristics and participant health to evaluate the long-term impact of the greening intervention.
By: Whqr, Rachel Keith
At Tuesday's New Hanover County school board meeting, members voted 5-1 to send a letter to legislative leaders to advocate for a base salary of $50,000 for beginning teachers and at least a 5% raise for employees. They also put a hold on approving an Arabic course at Ashley High and the community-funded LifeVac devices.
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