Rachel Keith is a News Producer at Public Radio East. She focuses on a range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, with a particular emphasis on culture, education, and media. Rachel's work has been featured in various outlets, including NPR, WHQR Public Radio, and Oxford University Press.
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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
On Friday, the New Hanover County Board of Education censured Libertarian Member David Perry in a 6-1 vote, with Perry dissenting. The motion also included removing him from his committee assignments until a new board is seated after the November elections.
By: Rachel Keith
Every year, North Carolina public universities have to file reports showing compliance with the state's equality policy. This year's report from UNCW showed that it renamed a core component to remove the word ‘diverse,' documented faculty training, and addressed potential issues with private scholarship language.
By: Rachel Keith
Cape Fear Community College’s nursing program has seen significant turnover, and now a second program head has left. College officials have cited competition in recruiting and retention, focusing on increased enrollment. Meanwhile, the retired founder of the college’s nursing program called the situation “heartbreaking.”
By: Rachel Keith
Three constitutional amendments are on the ballot for all voters in North Carolina. WHQR spoke with various constituencies to learn their perspectives on these measures.
By: Rachel Keith, Sophia DePhillips
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — On Monday, Oct. 5, WECT, Port City Daily, UNCW's The Seahawk, and WHQR Public Media held a New Hanover County Board of Education forum for eight candidates running for office.
By: Sophia DePhillips, Rachel Keith
All eight candidates running for the New Hanover County school board attended the recent media consortium forum, answering questions from newsrooms and the audience. Some answers warranted follow-ups, fact-checks, and clarifications.
By: Rachel Keith
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — On Wednesday, Oct. 7, WECT, Port City Daily, UNCW's The Seahawk, and WHQR Public Media held a New Hanover County Board of Commissioners forum for five candidates running for office.
By: Brenna Flanagan, Rachel Keith
All five candidates running for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners attended the recent media consortium forum, answering questions from newsrooms and the audience. Some answers warranted follow-ups, fact-checks, and clarifications.
By: Rachel Keith
There are 14 uncontested races on the November ballot in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, and all the candidates are Republican. However, according to a political scientist, New Hanover County voters are some of the most “interesting ones” in the state, as they tend to cast votes for both Republican and Democratic candidates.
By: Meta Time, Rachel Keith
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — There are 17 uncontested races on the November ballot in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, and all the candidates are Republican.
