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Ben Schachtman

Ben Schachtman

Author at WHQR-FM at WHQR-FM

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    Recent Articles

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    Novant Health responds to leaked internal video of ‘frank discussion’ on Covid-19 messaging

    On Friday, a video clip taken from an internal Novant Health meeting was leaked onto social media. The meeting features the former chief of medical staff suggesting making messaging “a little bit more scary for the public” by including the number of “post-Covid” patients still in the hospital — pati…
    about 4 years ago
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    A new five-part series looks at climate change’s impact on NC fishe...

    This week, Carolina Public Press launches a five-part series, looking at the impact of climate change on North Carolina’s fisheries — a project supported in part by the Pulitzer Center. WHQR News Director Ben Schachtman spoke with Jack Igelman about his reporting.
    about 4 years ago
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    Week of September 13 - Transparency and accountability questions ab...

    On this episode of the podcast: New Hanover County commissioners unanimously approved giving the county manager access to $350 million to tackle ‘community violence and school safety, a ‘frank discussion’ from an internal Novant meeting gets leaked, and three years later we remember Hurricane Floren…
    about 4 years ago
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    Funds from annual Smithfield settlement payments headed to southeas...

    The Environmental Enhancement Grants, funded through a settlement with the pork producing giant, include water-quality projects at UNCW and land-preservation efforts by the Coastal Land Trust.
    about 4 years ago
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    ‘Raising Jails’: Carolina Public Press series takes a look at how, ...

    The series “examines how and why North Carolina counties decide to build bigger jails, the impact of deciding to build and potential policy changes that could lead to different outcomes.” WHQR spoke with CPP reporter Jordan Wilkie about his work.
    about 4 years ago
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    Week of Nov. 1 - Elections, historic preservation, cul-de-sacs, and...

    On this episode of the podcast: The 2021 municipal elections end with a lot of familiar faces — and a few surprises. Plus, Wilmington’s Historic Preservation Commission wants the state to beef up the city’s power to prevent demolition of historic buildings, why Jonathan Barfield didn’t recuse himsel…
    about 4 years ago
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    Week of Nov. 22 - The Freeman Park saga ends (mostly), Wilmington v...

    On this episode, the long, strange tale of Carolina Beach and Freeman Park — including the FBI’s most wanted, a trip to Havana, Tupac, and a big spend for a little town. Plus, Wilmington’s ill-conceived war on short-term rentals looks to get another ruling in court. And, Wilmington’s conservative FM…
    about 4 years ago
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    Tru Colors survived tragedies and setbacks to get its beer on the m...

    After several difficult years, shootings, a hurricane, and a pandemic, the Wilmington-based brewery Tru Colors has finally released its beer. The company’s social mission — hiring active gang members to try and rein in street violence — remains controversial, drawing criticism from families and law …
    about 4 years ago
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    New Hanover Community Endowment hires CEO to lead $1.25 billion non...

    The $1.25 billion New Hanover Community Endowment has hired William Buster as its first president and CEO. Buster says he’s well aware of the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.
    almost 4 years ago
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    New Hanover school board will reconsider equity and diversity train...

    Initially approved as discretionary spending by Superintendent Dr. Charles Foust last February, the company’s contract was later renewed through June 2022. The company performed an equity audit for the district and is currently providing additional training.
    almost 4 years ago
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    The Dive: PR Gold - WHQR

    Every week, WHQR news director Ben Schachtman sits down with The Assembly’s Johanna Still, to talk about our joint newsletter, The Dive. For this edition, we take a look at a couple of local public relation wins.
    over 1 year ago