Southwestern Community College

Freshman Republican U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards is mid-way through a tour of the 15 counties of North Carolina’s 11th District. He spoke to BPR at Southwestern Community College about his priorities heading into federal budget negotiations. Edwards also announced he will be opening an office in Franklin, Macon County.

Since the stay-at-home order, even more businesses have closed their doors. Here’s some advice from a local expert about how to keep the lights on while…

Students at Southwestern Community College are hailing a grant program they say has helped them stay on track at school. Abbie Turner is a mother of two…

Southwestern Community College’s first ever AgriBusiness Summit this week brought together farmers of all kinds to learn about new regulations, grants and…

Debates are a chance for candidates to share their views with constituents in hopes to win their votes. One local debate series gives candidates that…

There isn't just a lack of hospitals in rural Western North Carolina. There is also a need for more trained medical professionals to care for the…

If you visit a National Park, there’s a good chance you’ll cross the path of a ranger who was trained right here in Western North Carolina. Southwestern…

The great American Eclipse is over. For most, it was an amazing experience. But for a Macon county man, the astronomical event was a mile marker on a life…

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…

So just what happens at science camp? Blue Ridge Public Radio’s Helen Chickering stopped by the Summer STEM Academy at Southwestern Community College in…