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The rural journalism group, The Daily Yonder recently presented a series called "Home-Cooked: A 50-Year History of Meth in America." Host and Producer of the series, Olivia Weeks was our guest. She talks about certain parts of the series, including "Old Meth - New Meth", and "Made in the USA". We also hear about the biggest difficulties for law enforcement as they try to prevent access to meth. -
Watchdog photo by Starr Sariego/avlwatchdog.orgAsheville Watchdog Report - John Reinan talked about his story on the River Arts District and how there's been a significant change due to development. Some artists have already departed the district because renting space and/or selling their artwork has become too expensive. Reinan tries to answer if the district has become too upscale and what the future might hold.
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Jason DeBruyn, Health Reporter with WUNC, recapped his story on how gun sales have increased in recent years across North Carolina, especially in 2023. Hear some key points on this matter that have to do with Governor Roy Cooper and state background checks. This conversation originally aired on January 24, 2024. -
From January 10, 2024 - Politics Editor for Smoky Mountain News, Cory Vaillancourt, sat down with WNCW to recap his story and research on how state residents have changed political affiliation, especially in Western NC. This also deals with a rise in unaffiliated voters. Learn about some of the key reasons for these changes. -
For the past over 20-years, the weekly segment "Southern Appalachian Creature Feature" from The NC Fish and Wildlife Service aired on WNCW during NPR's Morning Edition. Sadly, due to various circumstances, the feature has concluded. From this interview on Dec. 27, Creature Feature host Gary Peeples helped us look back and celebrate what this popular feature has meant to so many. -
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WUNC Education Reporter, Liz Schlemmer was our guest on the program to share her story, "More N.C. Students Are Taking High School Classes for College Credit Than Ever Before." AP (Advanced Placement) courses broke attendance records this past year and included an increase in participation by Hispanic and African American students. -
Kyle Perrotti of Smoky Mountain News joined the broadcast to talk about his story on how various fire departments in the North Carolina Mountains are using drones to fight fires. This technology is making a difference. Haywood County was one of the first to implement it. -
Lawmakers in North Carolina recently approved redistricting maps that increase the number of Republicans in Congress. Voting and Election Integrity Reporter for WUNC, Rusty Jacobs went over this matter, which includes state Republicans having super majorities and lawsuits against the redrawn districts by those opposed. -
During a two-part interview, KCBS Reporter and Producer, Mary Hughes was our guest to tackle issues that cities of all sizes are experiencing across the country. Paul Foster discussed issues that Asheville deals with and asked Mary to compare that to San Franciso - from homelessness to crime to the cost of living. Mary spent time as an on-air host for WNCW years ago. -
The body of Waynesville native, Airman Fredrick Mervyn Hall came home to rest after he went missing in action in the late 1960's during participation in the Vietnam War. After his remains were finally identified, the local hero was officially buried and laid to rest in early October. Hear this remarkable story from Cory Vaillancourt of Smoky Mountain News. -
Two Charlotte topics were addressed in this interview with WFAE Politics and Government Reporter, Steve Harrison — Mecklenburg County's very low voter response to a primary election that involved incumbent Mayor Vi Lyle. As well as a group of dissatisfied employees at Charlotte Douglas Airport.
