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The town of Franklin has hired a new town manager who is a familiar face in Western North Carolina. Amie Owens was previously the assistant town manager…
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Haywood County was ravaged last night by heavy rains and wind from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred.At least were 30 people unaccounted for on…
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COVID-19 numbers have spiked across North Carolina in recent days. BPR’s Lilly Knoepp has a look at what’s going on in the far-western counties…When…
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A local biologist who's been making waves for her research into jellyfish that reside in freshwater ecosystems, including some here in Western North…
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It’s been six years since the U.S. Supreme Court made its landmark ruling, making same-sex marriage legal. But that ruling doesn’t apply to sovereign…
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In the eight westernmost counties in the state, much of the population doesn't have access to broadband . Recent data also shows that access to speeds…
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Colonial Pipeline announced Thursday morning that fuel deliveries should be made by the end of the day. The pipeline restarted operations on Wednesday…
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Do you have a question about the COVID vaccine? We want to hear from you! Record your question as a voice memo on your cell phone and email us at…
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BPR is answering listener queries about the Coronavirus in a new segment –Talk to Us: COVID Questions. BPR’s Helen Chickering brings us this week’s…
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BPR is answering listener queries about the Coronavirus in a new segment –Talk to Us: COVID Questions. BPR’s Helen Chickering brings us this week’s…