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Across the Blue Ridge #33 Southern mountain balladry, and bluegrass classics
In the summer of 1916, English literature scholar and pioneer folklorist Cecil Sharp made his first trip to document the survival of English ballad singing in the southern Appalachian mountains.&nb
If Papa Was A Rolling Stone, He'd Obey The Laws Of Physics
If your papa was actually a rolling stone, your mama could have kept track of him. That's because his travel distance and travel time would be predictable! In fact, you and mama could've used basic math skills to find him. He'd have been thrilled.
So, what does this have to do with evolution?
Radio 101: Challenging Western Views of Muslim Women
Radio 101 is WFDD's education program for high school students. Radio 101 reporter, Saratu Garba shares her experiences traveling internationally.
Radio 101: Understanding My Anxiety
Radio 101 is WFDD's education program for high school students. Radio 101 reporter, Grace Rhyne, shares her story on anxiety, school, and social media.
Federal Court Nullifies State Legislative Districts; Election Will Go On As Planned
A U.S. District Court ruled Thursday that more than two dozen state House and Senate districts are unconstitutional because they were racially gerrymandered.
Morning News Briefs: Thursday, August 13, 2016
Health Official Resigns In Cancer Warnings Flap
A North Carolina epidemiologist is quitting her state job because she says health agency officials are trying to mislead the public about war
Mysterious Brown Mountain Lights Caught On Tape, Questions Remain
For years, there have been reports of strange lights seen in the Linville Gorge region of Western North Carolina.
Morning News Briefs: Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Toxicologist On Cancer Warnings: NC Acted Despite Science
A state toxicologist says officials in Gov.
Poll: Trump Slide In North Carolina May Be Candidate's Fault
A new survey from Public Policy Polling shows Hillary Clinton narrowly leading rival Donald Trump in North Carolina. But that's not all it found.