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Sculptor Thomas Sayre tackles work that is exceptional.His giant sculptures use the earth as a casting mechanism. Although his art is unusual, it is not…

Summer is here and so are summer festivals. While big events like MerleFest or the National Folk Festival get much of the attention, many smaller…

This is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired on June 27, 2016.Whitney Way Thore knows how much she has weighed at every point in her life.And…

The wood pellet industry is booming in North Carolina, thanks in part to high demand from Europe. Power plants burn the wood product to create energy, but…

With a new year just around the corner, “The State of Things” takes a moment to reflect on the highlights of 2015 with the program’s producers. Some of…

A new year means new laws on the books. The state now requires doctors performing abortions after the 16th week to send ultrasounds to state health…

Bill Cosby has entertained audiences for more than half a century as a stand-up comedian and Emmy-winning actor. But as his fame has grown over the years,…

Note: This is a rebroadcast from last year.Tens of thousands of African-Americans called Appalachia home in the early 20th century, yet most popular…

Everyone has that one family member everyone else turns to for family stories and gossip. In social science this person is called the ‘kin-keeper.’ For…

The biennial North Carolina HIP (Historically Informed Performance) Music Festival hosted by Mallarmé Chamber Players is back this year with expanded…