A year and a half after Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina’s recovery remains uneven, with rural and low-income communities still struggling. Barriers like geography, poverty and delayed aid hinder rebuilding and worsen health risks. Despite ongoing challenges, strong community support and resilience have emerged as lasting impacts of the disaster.
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School’s out… What’s next for students in the area?
Every year during summer break, thousands of children are left wondering where their next meal will come from, Allison Helms reports.
When School Ends, Hunger Doesn’t: How Durham Communities Are Filling the Summer Gap
When school ends, thousands of Durham children lose a critical source of daily nutrition. With participation in summer meal programs low and barriers like transportation and awareness limiting access, families are left to fill the gap. Community programs are working to respond, but the break enables greater issues surrounding childhood hunger.
NC high schools might get a new sport: boys’ volleyball
Story by Rachel Moody. In Durham, Lev Marushevskyi cheers on the Triangle Math and Science…
Eyes on the Sky
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport Plane Spotting Facebook group has reached more than 5,200 members, and some of those members have formed lasting friendships. Members take pictures, set up airside tours, and some even work for the airlines. While the airport sees over 400 flights daily, these plane spotters find something more: the chance to build meaningful relationships with others who share their passion for aviation.
Chasing the Sasquatch: North Carolina’s Bigfoot Believers
By Grace Nugent From UNC students to museum owner, belief in Bigfoot is alive across…
New Asia Continent to open at the N.C. Zoo this fall
The North Carolina Zoo will open a 12.5-acre Asia Continent this September featuring tigers, Komodo dragons and more. Designed for immersive guest experiences and top-tier animal welfare, the exhibit blends jungle landscapes with architecture. Funded by $152 million in state and private support, it’s expected to boost tourism and conservation awareness.
Venezuelans in North Carolina Watch Closely as Maduro’s Case Unfolds
When the U.S. took Venezuela’s president into custody, the shock rippled far beyond Caracas. In North Carolina, Venezuelans gathered around phones, family, and food. A UNC student seeking asylum and a Cary food-truck owner unsure about returning home, they reveal how communities are processing political shock from thousands of miles away.
Bigfoot Belief In North Carolina
This is an audio story about belief in Bigfoot which remains part of North Carolina culture, from Native American traditions to modern enthusiasts. A UNC student and a museum owner share how sightings and stories inspire fascination, tourism, and personal meaning. Experts say belief reflects hope and curiosity, though interest may eventually decline.