Charlie Smith

Across the U.S., renters face obstacles in finding places to live that accept federal rental assistance. In Buncombe County, a collaborative aims to create a sustainable model for bridging this gap. BPR Intern Charlie Smith reports.

A court found North Carolina law violated the Federal Voting Rights Act in limiting who could assist people with disabilities in casting their ballots to family or a legal guardian. Effective immediately, anyone who needs assistance is now entitled to get assistance from the person that they choose.

The Tourists sensory kit includes sunglasses, ear plus and fidget toys to help reduce over-stimulation at baseball games.

BPR's summer intern Charlie Smith sat down with Morning Edition host Helen Chickering to learn about what it takes to do the early shift and how to stay grounded during challenging times.

During Pride Month, a local oral history project shared some key places in Asheville’s LGBTQ+ history, including what these spaces mean to the community then and now.