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January 26, 2025 • 50 mins
Get ready to embark on an inspiring, magical journey of music, culture, and connection and travel back to 1995 to explore the remarkable story of LEAF Global Arts, a trailblazing organization whose mission is to connect cultures, preserve traditions, and cultivate global understanding through music, arts education, and immersive experiences. Jennifer Pickering and Leigh Maher share how their passion has co-created over 50 unforgett...
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January 22, 2025 • 16 mins
Hearts with Hands is a charity that has been integral to helping the people of WNC after Helene. Greg Lentz is the director of Hearts with Hands and is this week's hurricane hero. He shares his experience both during the storm and after. Hearts with hands jumped into action to help give out supplies and help get schools supplied with as much water as possible. Without their help many would be in dire straights.
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January 22, 2025 • 17 mins
Cassie Clark from Where the Dogwood Blooms joins us for a weekly check in. Mark discusses with her the upcoming visit from President Trump and how the FEMA situation seems to be improving after Trump entered office. Not all are happy with the election however as demonstrations start up in Raleigh over Trumps immigration policies.
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January 22, 2025 • 15 mins
Mark talks with KC O'Dea about the differences between Trumps first term and the start of his second term so far. With WNC being Trumps first major visit after his inauguration it seems that we at least will have more support to rebuild after the storm.
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January 21, 2025 • 13 mins
Green energy in its current form doesn't seem to be enough for our energy needs. Rey "R.T." Trevino a oil and gas expert comes on the show to give his thoughts on where we are at currently in the energy sector and where we may go in the future now the Trump is back in office.
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January 21, 2025 • 15 mins
During Trumps Inauguration speech he called out some of the shortcomings we have experienced in regards to FEMA. It already seems like FEMA is getting more work done as they extend people's stays in temporary housing. Matt VanSwol comes on the show to talk on the current state of emergency relief in WNC as well as looking forward to what needs to be done.
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January 21, 2025 • 9 mins
The President is vowing more help for WNC now that he has control over FEMA. Dr. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation discusses what else is ahead for NC under the new administration.
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January 21, 2025 • 5 mins
After the inauguration of President Donald Trump, NC GOP District 11 Chair Michelle Woodhouse says the mood is high among Trump voters. She tells us what she saw at the festivities in DC yesterday.
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January 21, 2025 • 4 mins
First News on 570 checks in with Cory Vaillancourt of The Smoky Mountain News in DC after the inauguration.
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January 20, 2025 • 5 mins
Ahead of the inauguration of President Donald Trump, hostages are being freed and returned. Retired Army Col. James Hutton joins First News on 570.
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January 20, 2025 • 10 mins
President Donald Trump is back and he has a laundry list of this to do immediately after his inauguration. Kentucky State Univ. Political Science Professor Wilfred Reilly joins First News on 570.
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January 20, 2025 • 8 mins
NCGOP District 11 Chair Michelle Woodhouse is among the locals who have made the trip to Washington, DC to see the inauguration.
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January 20, 2025 • 4 mins
The first exchange of hostages and prisoners has taken place in Israel. First News on 570's Rory O’Neill also has a preview on Monday’s inauguration and what it means to TikTok.
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January 20, 2025 • 4 mins
Cory Vaillancourt of The Smoky Mountain News is in Washington DC for the inauguration. He shares 'the mood' as Donald Trump takes the oath once again.
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Ever felt trapped by a decision, particularly one that was supposed to enhance your lifestyle? We unravel the emotional and financial challenges faced by timeshare owners, revealing the staggering 87% who regret their purchase. By tuning in, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the alluring promises versus the harsh realities of timeshares, including hidden fees and rising maintenance costs that leave many feeling ensnared.
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January 19, 2025 • 48 mins
Lew Bleiweis is President and CEO of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, and is a true trailblazer at the helm of one of the most dynamic airports in the region. From overseeing record-breaking passenger growth to navigating the unprecedented challenges of natural disasters like Helene, Lew has seen it all, and then some. He shares the highs and lows of 2024, including exciting new air service routes, cutting-edge inf...
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January 17, 2025 • 12 mins
Cory Vaillencourt talks with 570 WWNC about his thoughts on the upcoming inauguration. The event has been moved inside due to inclement weather which considering the freezing weather is likely a good thing. Cory talks about the advantages and disadvantages to the situation and what this change in locale could bring.
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January 17, 2025 • 16 mins
Mayor Smathers talks with Mark about what is being done and what will be done in the future. He has a positive outlook on the rebuilding process and has hope for the future of Canton. The city has been working to reenergize the manufacturing sector and has seen progress in bringing more industry to the area. The Mayor also weighs in on the emergency response from FEMA and how communication with the department has been.
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January 17, 2025 • 17 mins
Matt is a former nuclear scientist for the department of energy. He's helping bring awareness to the awful state of temporary housing in WNC after Helene. After the storm Matt worked with Shawn Hendrix to supply people with essentials and Star Links so people could have access to the internet. Matt talks with us about the housing issues and his point of view during the storm.
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January 17, 2025 • 4 mins
FDA bans red food dye due to potential cancer risk. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown has the story. Question: Why is there RED DYE No.3 in YELLOW rice?
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