
Lilly Knoepp
ReporterLilly Knoepp serves as BPR’s first fulltime reporter covering Western North Carolina. She is a native of Franklin, NC who returns to WNC after serving as the assistant editor of Women@Forbes and digital producer of the Forbes podcast network. She holds a master’s degree in international journalism from the City University of New York and earned a double major from UNC-Chapel Hill in religious studies and political science.
Email: lknoepp@bpr.org
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Lake Silver assumes the role previously held by Brittany Lofthouse, serving as district representative for the six westernmost counties.
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The Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan sets out management of more than a million acres of national forest in Western North Carolina.
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Medical board documents show the former hospital chief of staff faced disciplinary action in Florida and limitations to licensure in North Carolina.
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Leader at Murphy hospital arrested and charged with felonies including sexual contact under pretext of medical treatment.
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More than 50 people angry about inclusion of LGBTQ+ books on library shelves were turned away from public comment at Fontana Regional Library.
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NC Open Government Coalition Brooks Fuller describes the critical role the press plays in protecting democracy and holding government officials accountable.
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Canton residents are still waiting for answers about the sale of stock by executives of the Pactiv Evergreen papermill. Local leaders are calling for an investigation and for $12 million in state incentives to be returned.
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Town leaders call for unity as plant closure leaves community worried about financial feature.
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There was no item pertaining to the old hospital on the Franklin Town Council agenda. But that didn’t stop community members from speaking out during the public comment session about the needs for mental health and substance abuse services in Macon County.
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The Pactive Evergreen closure leaves the milltown without a mill and a community "in grieving mode," mayor says.