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Oktoberfest, rooftop leaf peeping, and more: Things to do in Asheville this September

September 2, 2026

With Oktoberfest marching in and the leaves turning, there’s a lot to do this September in Asheville.

Oktoberfest, rooftop leaf peeping, and more: Things to do in Asheville this September

NPR stations targeted by Trump provided lifelines to NC listeners during disasters

May 5, 2025

The Trump administration wants to slash public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing them of bias in their reporting. One of the radio stations that could be hurt by these cuts, Blue Ridge Public Radio, provided urgent information to western North Carolina residents when the power went out during Hurricane Helene.

NPR stations targeted by Trump provided lifelines to NC listeners during disasters

Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ arrives in Washington

February 10, 2026

The Buddhist monks have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka, as they traveled to Washington, DC. Their trek included multiple stops in North Carolina.

Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ arrives in Washington

Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement

February 12, 2026

The Greensboro Sit-Ins started in North Carolina in 1960 before going nationwide. Here’s everything you need to know about this important series of protests.

Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement

50 ‘No Kings’ protests in NC

March 26, 2026

Plus: Get ready for this weekend’s March Madness. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. This weekend in North Carolina, we are expecting some of the largest protests we’ve seen in some time. The return of the “No Kings” demonstrations means dozens of NC communities will be buzzing. However you want to protest, we support…

Phil Berger’s out in NC. What now?

March 25, 2026

Plus: Best spots to see wildflowers in NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The big news of the week is Phil Berger‘s defeat in a NC GOP primary. On Tuesday, Berger conceded his loss to Sam Page, the Rockingham County sheriff. I hate the phrase “political earthquake,” but this feels like one. Berger…

🔥 North Carolina owns March Madness

March 16, 2026

Plus: Storms leave thousands without power. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. We begin this week with an important story. When Helene cut a path through western NC, folks in North Carolina’s forestry offices warned that the downed timber would be a problem. In terms of wildfires, fallen trees are fuel. And wildfires are…