Matt Bush joined Blue Ridge Public Radio as news director in August 2016. Excited at the opportunity the build up the news service for both stations as well as help launch BPR News, Matt made the jump to Western North Carolina from Washington D.C. For the 8 years prior to coming to Asheville, he worked at the NPR member station in the nation's capital as a reporter and anchor. Matt primarily covered the state of Maryland, including 6 years of covering the statehouse in Annapolis. Prior to that, he worked at WMAL in Washington and Metro Networks in Pittsburgh, the city he was born and raised in.
The August Great American Eclipse is in WNC's backyard! But to view such a spectacle safely, you'll need to take some special steps. On the afternoon of…
The solar eclipse is less than a month away. Thousands will come to Western North Carolina to see it, but there is one scenario that could ruin everyone’s…
The first day of classes are always hectic for any university. For Western Carolina, that may be taken to a new level this year. That’s because classes…
On August 21, most of the country will pause and look up to the sky to observe the Great American Eclipse. If you aren't able to make it outside for the…
The Town of Andrews is among the smallest towns in all of Western North Carolina. Thanks to it being the only town in the state to fall directly in the…
As this year’s total solar eclipse draws near, it is expected to close out a record summer for tourism in the mountains. BPR’s Davin Eldridge has more…Try…
Bernard Arghiere of the Astronomy Club of Asheville has been speaking at events all across Western North Carolina ahead of the total solar eclipse that…
The summer’s most anticipated celestial event is almost here. Big crowds are expected here in Western North Carolina for Monday’s Great American Eclipse.…
Where will you be watching the total solar eclipse this Monday? Hotels, campgrounds, and many viewing along the path of totality in Western North Carolina…
With the Great American Eclipse right around the corner, the small towns of Western North Carolina set to fall directly in its path are busy with last…