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It has been one year since Helene. We honor the first anniversary with a collection of voices and stories, from Western North Carolina. Remembering the deadliest storm in modern history and looking ahead, a year after Helene.

Jeff Tiberii discusses RFK Jr's changes to policy and funding at the CDC with former CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen. Floyd McKissick Jr., chair of the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, discusses the organization's 90th anniversary with Leoneda Inge.

It's been half a century since the psychedelic era. Now, some baby boomers are returning to the drugs of their youth — not for rock and roll, but to confront aging.

Blue Ridge Public Radio reporters will lead a conversation about news and political happenings from across the region, including the anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Join us for the North Carolina News Roundup.

In some circles talking about menopause is taboo. But it won’t be at a conference in Durham this weekend called "Iranti Ẹ̀jẹ̀: Remembering Blood." Then, Jeff and Leoneda get the NC fall foliage forecast from the “Fall Color Guy.”

Jeff Tiberii talks to Anne Pusey, James B. Duke Professor Emerita of Evolutionary Anthropology about the legacy of Jane Goodall. Leoneda Inge talks to Chef Vivian Howard about her new PBS food variety show and her new restaurant.

A North Carolina lawmaker is under arrest and facing bipartisan calls for resignation, following allegations of sexual misconduct. Sen. Thom Tillis calls for investigation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee's cannabis industry. And UNC's football season is off to a rocky start under Bill Belichick.

Chronic insomnia affects 12% of adults in the U.S. A journalist and a couple share what they’ve learned about living with persistent sleeplessness.

What the state’s most recent job numbers say about economic growth. Plus, WUNC's Education 101 series explores education in North Carolina - we listen in on their recent live event 'Navigate Your K-12 Options.'

Due South checks in with Kent Yelverton, NC State Fair director, about what to expect of this year's festivities. Bess Brinkley McBride reflects on her family's five generations in fair concessions. And Carl Hollifield brings a taste of Howling Cow ice cream, a state fair staple, to the Due South studios.