Benoit Richaud is a figure skating choreographer for 16 athletes representing 13 countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He has gone viral for his outfit changes in the kiss and cry area.
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.
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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.
Venezuelans living in North Carolina are left uncertain what will come next for their home country after the U.S. military operation that removed then president Nicolás Maduro.
May Proctor investigates bigfoot believers in North Carolina, discovering why they believe in this elusive creature and how this belief in bigfoot is driving small-town tourism here in North Carolina.
But the relief was fleeting. Maduro’s loyalists and government forces remain intact and what happens next for Venezuela depends on how U.S. President Donald Trump plans to “run” the country.
As protests intensify in Iran and tensions rise between Tehran and Washington, members of North Carolina’s Iranian community navigate distance, limited communication, and uncertainty about what comes next. While many share deep ties to their homeland, perspectives within the diaspora often diverge from those inside Iran, particularly regarding the role of U.S. intervention.
During World War II, UNC’s Cloudbuster Nine united baseball stars and future presidents in a Navy training team. Anne R. Keene uncovered their forgotten story through her father’s scrapbook, leading to a book honoring the players’ service, talent, and lasting impact on their communities.
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