Rachel Keith is a news producer specializing in local news in the Wilmington area of North Carolina. She has written for WHQR Public Radio and WECT News, covering a range of topics including education, local government, and community events. Rachel's work has also appeared in Public Radio East and WSIU Public Broadcasting, showcasing her dedication to providing accurate and timely news to her community.
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Rachel Keith's reporting focuses heavily on local government, education, and legal affairs in the North Carolina area. She frequently covers stories related to school budgeting, board matters, and legal issues within educational institutions.
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By: Rachel Keith
Cape Fear Community College President Jim Morton has received a 47% increase in his salary over four years. Starting in 2021, he was making $286,100; he now makes $404,652 in compensation and received a $25,000 bonus earlier this year. Morton now makes more than the U.S. President.
By: Rachel Keith
Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2, are the last two days for same-day registration and voting. WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman sat down with reporter Rachel Keith to unpack the early voting data — and share some important voting information
By: Rachel Keith
New Hanover County’s early voting numbers are in — 55% of registered voters either mailed in their ballots early or went in person to cast their votes during the 17 days of one-stop voting. This is slightly below the state turnout so far, at 57%.
By: Rachel Keith, Whqr
Tuesday is Election Day, and some young voters came to their polling place at Cape Fear Community College, alongside folks who have been voting for years.
By: Rachel Keith, Whqr
According to preliminary results, Democrats Judy Justice and Tim Merrick and Republican David Perry have taken the three seats on the New Hanover County School Board.
By: Whqr, Rachel Keith
On Wednesday, November 7, New Hanover County Board of Elections Director Rae Hunter-Havens sent a message through a county spokesperson that 1,500 absentee ballots and 1,912 provisional ballots will be counted on Thursday, November 14. Although officials say all ballots will be counted before final results are announced, the Board of Election's decision left county leadership confused and concerned.
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.
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