We’re challenging YOU to become one of 150 new Sustainers before September 18 to help us unlock a $25,000 challenge. Your monthly gift or increase — $10, $20, or whatever feels right — becomes a force for good.
The office of Governor Josh Stein
At a Flat Rock briefing with state and local leaders, Gov. Josh Stein said North Carolina has received in federal funds only 9% of the estimated $60 billion in damages from Hurricane Helene.
Liz Schlemmer
/
WUNC
Announcements
This is the moment where Western North Carolina decides whether public radio will continue to thrive here. You can ensure that it does. Be the lifeline.
Stay informed with BPR's weekly newsletters.
Get news updates, learn about upcoming events, and go behind the scenes with our reporters.
Latest Stories
State headlines
National headlines
-
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, faces the death penalty in Utah. And, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker talks about why he is worried about the 2026 elections
-
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, was charged with aggravated murder Tuesday, and prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty.
More local stories
-
What you need to know from the Sept. 2 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting
-
Roney announced her campaign on Labor Day, becoming the second candidate in the 2026 Asheville mayoral race.
-
This fall, Dierauf will travel to The University of Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship and plans to pursue master’s degrees in American Studies and Philosophical Theology. -
Money allocated by North Carolina lawmakers earlier this year has started making its way to farmers in WNC. -
Apple farmers in Henderson County are looking to the annual Apple Festival to kick off a crucial apple season to recoup losses after Hurricane Helene. -
The city announced a partnership with ATG Entertainment that will explore the path to a new facility. -
Emergency officials struggled to warn people about the danger of Hurricane Helene – moving ahead, they’re split on how to best keep people safe during future floods. -
Gov. Josh Stein announced the 2025 North Carolina Award winners. This year’s honorees include artists, authors, a coach and a civil rights attorney — with strong ties to Western North Carolina. -
UNCA will host the collegiate men’s and women’s track and field championships next spring. It’s expected to bring in over 1,300 people and over $1 million in spending.
-
Asheville has new restrictions on panhandling designed to keep solicitors from talking to passersby or drivers in downtown and other areas of the city.
