Pacifica Network Interview with WPVM Station Manager Ursula Reudenberg Davyne Dial is the station manager of a sharp little cultural giant in Asheville, North Carolina, Pacifica Network member WPVM-LP. In August, they celebrated the 10th anniversary of Dayvne’s leadership with a party at the station. Ursula Ruedenberg, Pacifica Affiliate Network manager, happened to be in…
Candidates Kristie Sluder and Julie Mayfield join WPVM for a candidate forum.
00:40 Introductions – Kristie Sluder followed by Julie Mayfield
06:50 What can NCLEG do to increase affordable housing?
11:49 Does Asheville have a crime problem and what should North Carolina General Assembly response be to that crime problem?
15:57 Sanctuary city issues.
17:57 Discussion on defunding police.and the Ryan Houston crime spree that ended in the death of two victims
22:50 What issues can you agree upon with your opposition?
27:30 What threats and opportunities does AI present to North Carolina, and what role can the North Carolina General Assembly play?
32:20 What can the North Carolina General Assembly do to help improve K through 12 education in North Carolina?
36:55 Voucher for private schools discussion; pros and cons.
54:40 What one good idea do you appreciate about your opposition?
58:10 Closing statements.
Highlights
📚 Emphasis on supporting public education and increasing teacher funding.
👩🏫 Addressing challenges such as high turnover rates among teachers.
⚖️ Discussion of the Leandro case and the state’s educational obligations.
Representatives Lindsey Prather (NC House Dist 115) & Representative Eric Ager (NC House Dist 114) Join Dr. Chris Cooper to discuss important issues for NC residents.
John Ager, a candidate for North Carolina Senate District 46, discusses his agricultural focus, bipartisan goals, and plans for local development while addressing various pressing issues in the region. Interviewed by Dr. Chris Cooper on 9.12.2024
Rafael Guastavino Sr., renowned for his collaboration on the Biltmore House, passed away in 1908 at age 65 while completing the Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville. This church remains the only building Guastavino fully designed and oversaw, reflecting his Spanish heritage through its baroque style. Modeled after a 17th-century basilica in Guastavino’s native Valencia,…
Brevard Music Center is a renowned summer music institute and festival nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Set on a 180-acre wooded campus, it offers a rigorous program for over 700 talented students each summer, under the artistic direction of Keith Lockhart, known for his work with the Boston Pops and BBC Concert Orchestra.