About 1,400 soldiers from the base are helping western North Carolina settle into a new normal.
October 2024
Posted inPolitics
Mark Robinson and the Suspension of Disbelief
Professional wrestling explains much of what you need to know about the Republican gubernatorial candidate’s political rise and fall.
Posted inElections
2024 N.C. Election Guide: See Who’s On Your Ballot
The Assembly’s voter guide lets you to preview your ballot and learn more about the candidates.
Posted inHigher Education
These Schools Say Helene Showed Why It Pays To Be Small
Three private colleges in Western North Carolina, already facing a tough environment, weathered a historic storm.
Posted inPlace
Chimney Rock As We Know It is Gone. Long Live Chimney Rock.
Tight-knit mountain towns face hard decisions about rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.
Posted inElections
Election Turmoil Comes to a Rural County
The Montgomery County elections chief’s job is in jeopardy after an online provocateur criticized her work and commenters joined the fray.
Posted inPlace
Cherokee Avoided Helene’s Worst: ‘We Were Spared’
At the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ largest annual gathering, a grateful community reflects on the storm’s impact.
Posted inFood
A Homegrown Grocery Giant Stumbles After Helene
In Western North Carolina, Ingles is the flagship supermarket. But Helene has dealt the brand a major blow.
Posted inPlace
In Junaluska, A Historic Church Gathers After the Storm
This historically Black community just outside of Boone has weathered quite a bit over its 200 years.
Posted inPolitics
The Evolution of Jeff Jackson
He’s known as the TikTok lawmaker. But Jackson’s path from adolescence to Afghanistan to Congress winds through politically complex territory.