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Charlotte entrepreneur and social activist Manolo Betancur plans to deliver 3,000 bottles of water, 2,000 pieces of bread, and some cakes to western NC. He says, "we need to bring some sweets."

In this digital age of flawless, perfect, poreless skin, dealing with adult acne can be incredibly isolating. Two skinfluencers and a photographer open up about their acne journeys, the pressure for perfect skin, and the work they are doing to normalize one of the world’s most common skin conditions.

Helene’s devastating toll on Western North Carolina is still being calculated. We’ll hear from a Blue Ridge Public Radio reporter on the ground. A reporter also fills us in on access to health care in the storm ravaged areas.

The latest on this year’s very active hurricane season. Winding roads surrounding the western part of the state still need some attention. A relief bill signed into law for Helene recovery. And an on-the-ground experience of an ecovillage in western North Carolina.

The election is almost here. And public radio journalists from across North Carolina are collaborating on two hours of special programming. From the big picture to local issues, battleground legislative races, to the changing composition of the electorate. Host Jeff Tiberii and guests share the history, context, knowledge and understanding as the voting booth soon opens.

The Democratic nominee for North Carolina Governor is no stranger to the demands of holding statewide office. Josh Stein, the current NC Attorney General, makes his case that his record of public service qualifies him to hold North Carolina’s highest elected position.

Current North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is the Republican candidate for governor. A profile of his quick rise to political stardom, to his fall from grace and loss of GOP support.

Leoneda Inge chats with Heather Overton, assistant director of public affairs at North Carolina Department Agriculture and Consumer Services, about new food and programming at the 2024 NC State Fair.

WUNC education reporter Liz Schlemmer tells co-host Jeff Tiberii about her recent reporting on one western North Carolina school community coping with life after the floods.

Leoneda Inge chats with Meredith College political science professor David McLennan.