Exploring our supermarket in the woods
The Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina are one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. The region is home to a whopping 4,000 species of plants and thousands of species of fungi. And many of them are edible. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, some folks (including children) are embra…
The hype behind the world’s largest gas station
Buc-ee’s, the mega-sized gas station known for its pristine bathrooms, numerous snack options and cartoon beaver mascot, is expanding across the South. And it’s bringing with it a legion of cultish fans. But what’s with all the hype? And does the world really need a gas station the size of a Walmar…
The Republicans Who Disapprove of the War, and a Wave of College Closures
Plus, will the World Cup bring tourists back to the U.S.?
Here’s what we’re covering:
51 Percent of Americans Think the War in Iran Has Not Been Worthwhile, by Ruth Igielnik
A Divided America Processes a War That Trump Has Scarcely Explained, by Jack Healy, Pooja Salhotra, Jazmine Ulloa, Anna Gr…
Soderbergh Ep. 31: Logan Lucky (2017) with Glenn Heath Jr.
The Winds of Winter is still a distant dream for incarcerated fantasy fans, but our episode on Soderbergh's 2017 NASCAR caper LOGAN LUCKY is coming to you on schedule. We brought back our friend, and rebel among San Diego film critics, Glenn Heath Jr. to discuss how Ocean's 7-Eleven combines Soderb…
Bigfoot is from North Carolina
Appalachia is Bigfoot territory. In a big way. This week, we look at the mythical beast's legend, lore and sizable economic impact in the region. And we follow one reporter’s journey through the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina in search of Sasquatch.
This episode originally publis…
A visit to Buc-ee's; inexpensive summer eats in the Triangle; Photojournalist Kate Medley
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Small food businesses are trending toward pop-ups, food stalls and social sales
Indy Week’s Lena Geller talks affordable summer eats in interesting locations around the Triangle and how an increasingly challenging economic outlook is causing entrepreneurs to shift their business models.
Len…
Bush-Gore 25 years later; International Black Theatre Festival; The Broadside: Graveyard of the Atlantic
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‘The Big Recount’ – 25 Years Later
One of the most memorable and messy presidential elections in United States history was decided 25 years ago. The battle between Democrat Al Gore of Tennessee and Republican George W. Bush of Texas, was fought and won in the South – in Florida. (This HBCU …
A new threat to honeybees emerges in the South
The yellow-legged hornet is an invasive wasp that first showed up in Georgia in 2023. Since then, it’s rapidly expanded its footprint in the South and become a serious threat to an important pollinator: the honeybee. But a small army of scientists and beekeepers are fighting back and setting up a n…
'Good Parents, Betters Homes & Great Schools' shares history of segregation. Plus, a new threat to honeybees
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Residential and school segregation are closely linked
For nearly a century, residential segregation and school segregation have been closely linked. It began with the founding of the Federal Housing Administration, ongoing efforts by housing developers and well-meaning parents hoping to pro…
Bringing creative writing to NC's Butner prison. Plus, working for affordable housing in Chapel Hill
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Redbud Writing Project brings creative writing to Butner prison
The Redbud Project is a nonprofit school based in Raleigh with the mission of bringing creative writing to everyone in their community. Redbud’s community classes have been offered to all kinds of populations in need, from peop…
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