The Cartner Christmas Tree Farm was chosen by the White House for being the grand champions of a national competition. Located in western North Carolina, the farm experienced some damage to its trees by Helene.

Leoneda Inge chats with poet, producer and musician Shirlette Ammons about her life, career and new album, Spectacles.

Work is underway to complete an American Indian Cultural Garden on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus, the first on a public university in the state. North Carolina is home to the largest American Indian population east of the Mississippi River. The new garden aims to celebrate American Indian cultures and environmental knowledge.

North Carolina's Biltmore Estate will soon reopen after being forced to close when floodwaters pushed by Hurricane Helene devastated the area. The popular tourist destination announced over the weekend that they plan to open and "celebrate the joy of the holiday season" on Nov. 2.

Brian Burns chats with Skylar Gudasz about her new album "Country" before her show at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw.

Anthony Daniels of "Dedicated Men of Zion" and his daughter KeAmber Daniels of "Faith & Harmony" talk to co-host Leoneda Inge about the joys of singing sacred music with their children, parents, and cousins.

Co-founder Tim Duffy recounts the origins of the Music Maker Foundation, and highlights the stories of a few of the hundreds of artists the organization has partnered with during its three decades of work.

WUNC gathers a list of live shows happening to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

WUNC music reporter Brian Burns talks with co-host Leoneda Inge about Helene's impact on the once vibrant music scene in Asheville, and how musicians across the state are joining together to support relief efforts.

In September 2024, Tupperware Brands announced a voluntary filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Leoneda Inge chats takes a look at the history of the pioneering brand and its impact on food storage, women's entrepreneurship and mid-20th century American culture.