The panel, "A Lifeline for Western North Carolina," featured Blue Ridge Public Radio News Director Laura Lee and other WNC journalists, moderated by former New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet.

The North Carolina collaboration will bring additional reporting support from the legislature to WNC.

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On Tuesday, March 4, President Trump will address a Joint Session of Congress at the U. S. Capitol.

BPR News Director Laura Lee spoke on a panel at the annual Knight Media Forum about local news in disaster situations.

President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

On Wednesday, January 15, President Biden will deliver his farewell address from the Oval Office of the White House.

Winter Storm Cora on Friday blanketed Western North Carolina with snow.

Winter storms are expected to bring snow to areas around Western North Carolina.

Celebrate an unusual holiday season and ring in the new year with December specials on BPR News and BPR Classic.