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BPR informs, inspires, connects, and reflects the people and places of Western North Carolina, on air at BPR News & BPR Classic, and online at https://t.co/IGA4hPu0SJ.
Asheville, NC
Joined January 2010
All of the heroic actions inspired Appalachian Phoenix, a contemporary ballet that translates the unspeakable moments of loss and recovery in a two-hour long show that premieres at The Wortham Center for Performing Arts on Thursday, July 24 and runs through Saturday, July 26.
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When Maloy returned to Asheville, she was moved by what she saw.
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In the weeks after Hurricane Helene, Heather Maloy, the founder of Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, made the tough choice to evacuate with her 12-year old son as the region struggled to access food, water, electricity and other essentials.
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In addition to winning the organization’s overall top award, BPR also took 1st place in five categories (including three other staffwide awards).
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Blue Ridge Public Radio’s news coverage and public service during Hurricane Helene has again been recognized with one of the industry's most prestigious awards.
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We're thrilled to share that BPR's news coverage and public service during Hurricane Helene has once again been honored with one of the industry's most prestigious awards: The Green Eyeshade.
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The facility will produce biodegradable paper trays and dishware, and is the company’s first manufacturing site in North America. Read more:
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EcoKing Solutions will invest $80.5 million to convert the long-vacant Stanley Furniture plant in Robbinsville, bringing up to 500 jobs to the region.
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The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon in Robbinsville, where officials unveiled plans for EcoKing Solutions, a global packaging company based in China. The company will invest $80.5 million to renovate the former Stanley Furniture plant, which closed in 2014.
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A long-vacant furniture factory in Robbinsville is getting a new lease on life — and bringing hundreds of jobs to Graham County.
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For months, the grocery chain had declined to say whether it plans to rebuild its store in the heart of hard-hit Swannanoa. Community members have pushed the company for transparency, noting that the store had been a lifeline for many residents without access to a car.
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Ingles said this week it plans to demolish and rebuild its supermarket in Swannanoa, nearly 10 months after Hurricane Helene devastated the area.
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Thank you, Western North Carolina. Because of you, we face the future. together. 💙
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Henderson County Commissioners and other local leaders formally announced the first section of the multi-million dollar Ecusta Trail project is officially open to bikers and pedestrians.
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More than 100 people stood on the hot black asphalt of the Henderson County Visitors Center parking lot Friday afternoon, waiting – most with their bike helmets on – for an announcement almost 20 years in the making.
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RT @MyPublicMedia: Axios warns, "Gutting of federal funding for public broadcasters is expected to cause hundreds of local station groups t….
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Public broadcasters don't just provide news, but also critical information alerts that can mean life or death for local communities.
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Get all the details and enter to win:
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Support the trusted news you rely on and music you love — buy your $125 raffle ticket today!
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Each $125 raffle ticket helps sustain BPR's independent journalism and music programming across Western North Carolina. and you could win a brand-new Subaru Forester Premium Hybrid!.
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BPR’s Driven By Community Summer Car Raffle is on — and after last week's rescission vote, your support could not be more urgent.
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