Lilly Knoepp
Senior Regional Reporter at Blue Ridge Public Radio
Journalist @BlueRidgePublic covering Western NC past Asheville. 🌄 Tar Heel, @cunyjschool and @ReeseNewsLab alum. she/her
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1 week ago |
bpr.org | Lilly Knoepp
In a new report to President Trump, Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-11) called for 15 executive orders and other changes to “accelerate Hurricane Helene recovery” and update Federal Emergency Management Agency practices. The report, issued on April 15, called for expedited funds for local governments, as well as for the federal government to fund 100% of many highway repairs.
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1 week ago |
bpr.org | Lilly Knoepp
It’s gardening season in Western North Carolina. The green of the mountains promises new growth - and for many people in the region that means planting a garden. While locals don’t recommend planting outside until after Mother’s Day, a local gardening expert said there are many ways to get your garden ready now. Mindy Daughtry, the NC Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent for Jackson and Swain Counties, has taught horticulture across the state since 2007. “Man, I have the coolest job in the world.
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1 week ago |
bpr.org | Lilly Knoepp
The U.S. Forest Service announced portions of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness are closed due to a wildfire. The Haoe fire started on April 12 and was caused by a lightning strike and is now 120 acres. The fire is less than 20 miles from downtown Robbinsville in Graham County in the Cheoah Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest.
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1 week ago |
bpr.org | Lilly Knoepp
Rep. Mike Clampitt (R-Swain) shared that a health diagnosis will limit his ability to attend public gatherings and respond to constituents. “This is undoubtedly one of the most difficult periods of my life, but I remain hopeful and grounded by the unwavering support of my family, friends, and this incredible community,” Clampitt said in his newsletter on Friday. Clampitt said he has been diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a rare and serious form of blood/bone marrow cancer.
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2 weeks ago |
bpr.org | Lilly Knoepp
When Hurricane Helene hit, many local groups and individuals stepped up to provide crucial resources like food, water and shelter. Six months later, many of those groups are still active and redefining their roles in the community. In Jackson County, a Sylva warehouse for disaster supplies is planning a sustainable future so that they can continue to support the region.
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WNC's national parks are still rebuilding after Helene but uncertainty and potential cuts are on the horizon for the @blueridgeparkwy and @GreatSmokyNPS. 'Support Our Public Lands' event is hoping to help: https://t.co/tfA56Fh4cg
.@BlueRidgePublic is following the impact of staffing reductions in the local Forest Service. Some employees were rehired before the wildfires in WNC, while others were still being onboarded. Meanwhile, another reduction in staffing is expected soon: https://t.co/Gv8vpS8ofQ
It's been hard to process the anniversary of Helene while covering wildfires across WNC but the words of this interview will stick with me for a long time. @BlueRidgePublic https://t.co/wYeGO92rsr
