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WHQR will now be able to broadcast to our whole listening area during emergencies even when the power is out. Big thanks to engineers Jobie Sprinkle and George Scheibner for seeing this project through. Of course, we hope we don’t need to use it, but we are committed to keeping you as informed and safe as we can.

The Greek Festival will be a drive-thru event May 14-16 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 608 S. College Rd. (Port City Daily/Courtesy St. Nicholas) SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Ready to have a weekend full of delicious eats, poppin’ sounds, live theater, and even a fashion-show brunch? It’s Li’l Friday, which means Port City Daily has rounded up events to help plan your weekend fun. It’s slated to be a tasty one, too, for foodies looking to scoop up all the homemade eats from the annual Greek Festival at St. Nicholas. Plus, there’s a fashion-show brunch taking place at White Feather...

2 of 2  — AuroraShimshak.JPG Next up is What is your job title and role now? I work at the University of Wisconsin Press as a customer service and business development specialist. It's not as glamorous as public radio. What was your position at WHQR and how long were you here? I was the Operations Fellow. From July 2015 to July 2016, I was the voice saying, "It's 3:00. Stay tuned for Fresh Air." What school were you in and what was your degree? I studied creative writing at UNCW and earned an MFA with a specialization in nonfiction. What do you remember most about...