In hard-hit Marshall, artists have found their creative work helps them process their losses.
Past Stories
A Labor of Love
Thai Square stirs memories of a family restaurant and a life well lived.
This Faculty Advocacy Group Has Doubled Under Trump 2.0
Belle Boggs, the president of North Carolina’s AAUP chapter, says Trump’s aggressive higher ed agenda has motivated professors to join her group.
State Trooper Sued Over Alleged Assault
The lawsuit alleges the trooper punched a man who had crashed into a utility pole and was having an epileptic seizure.
JD Vance Blames Democrats For the Fatal Charlotte Stabbing
The vice president’s remarks came after state lawmakers passed legislation in response to the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska.
‘Everything They Had is Gone’
After Hurricane Helene, schools reopened long before many students were able to return to their homes. Their learning has yet to recover.
Bruised, Not Broken
A year after Helene, a Western North Carolina journalist moved to Asheville and found that it’s still healing.
Carla Franklin is Tired of Toeing the Line
The former Democrat says she’s using her new status as an independent to ‘build bridges.’
N.C. Senate Passes Flurry of Bills
The N.C. Senate passed bills dealing with Planned Parenthood, Medicaid, and flights to Dublin. They go to the state House next.
Former Provost Sues UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Over Closed Meetings
Chris Clemens alleges the board often went into closed session illegally, including before they postponed tenure votes.



