Paul Foster
Morning Edition Host, Senior News Producer and Public ServicePaul is a broadcasting and public relations veteran, having worked mostly in radio as well as television, news, marketing and higher education. His radio experience includes writing and reporting news, announcing both music and talk shows, management and sports play-by-play. He fully believe all types of music have the freedom and opportunity to be played and heard. Paul is a native of the region.
paul@wncw.org
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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.
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When it comes to higher education, Karen Taylor is an established teacher in the study of English. She also has a way with words, speaks her mind, and often makes you laugh out loud. All that makes perfect sense as to why the educator at Isothermal Community College, just released a book called Learning To Respect My Strut: My Journey As A Woman Warrior. Don't ever overlook the deep strength of a woman.
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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.
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Since its founding by Tim Duffy and his wife, the Music Maker Foundation, based in North Carolina, has been a voice and advocate for the basic and often struggling musician. As a part of its ongoing efforts, Music Maker is introducing a 30th-anniversary book and CD box set in February. A great way to support local and regional musicians. This interview originally aired January 5, 2024.
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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.
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WNCW was thrilled to welcome Our State magazine's Editor in Chief, Elizabeth Hudson for a review of their December holiday edition. From the mountains to the coast, locations, people, and yummy recipes and gift ideas were shared. Our State is considered one of the best publications about a state across the nation.
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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.
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Senior Public Relations Manager for Biltmore and The Biltmore House, Leeann Donnelly visited with WNCW to talk about Christmas at Biltmore. Continuing now through early January, bright decorations are up throughout the grounds and from room to room in the historic house. A Christmas experience at Biltmore is like nowhere else.