WFAE-FM (Charlotte, NC)

WFAE (90.7 FM) is a public radio station that operates without commercial funding, and it is licensed to the University Radio Foundation, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina. It serves as the primary NPR news and talk station for the Metrolina region. The main studio can be found at One University Place in the University City area of northeast Charlotte, while a secondary studio is situated downtown at Spirit Square on North College Street. The station's broadcast tower is positioned at coordinates 35°17′15.0″N 80°41′44.0″W.

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What's missing from the encyclopedia? This artist aims to fill in the gaps

17 hours ago | wfae.org | Manoush Zomorodi |Rachel White |Sanaz Meshkinpour

Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode "How taking a second look can change your everything"At an early age, Tavares Strachan noticed there was a lot missing from his family's encyclopedia. Today, the artist searches for lost stories to include in his own Encyclopedia of Invisibility. About Tavares Strachan Tavares Strachan is a conceptual artist from the Bahamas.
Louisiana's coast is eroding. One engineer found a fix in her wine bottle.

17 hours ago | wfae.org | Manoush Zomorodi |Kai McNamee |Matthew Cloutier |Sanaz Meshkinpour

Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode "How taking a second look can change your everything"Louisiana has two problems: an eroding coastline and limited glass recycling. Engineer Franziska Trautmann is solving both by turning bottles into beach sand. About Franziska TrautmannFranziska Trautmann is a chemical engineer and the cofounder of New Orleans-based glass recycling company Glass Half Full.
The artist turning heads and changing minds with her $200K robot dog

17 hours ago | wfae.org | Manoush Zomorodi |Katie Monteleone |Sanaz Meshkinpour

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode "How taking a second look can change your everything"In communist Poland, the radio gave Agnieszka Pilat's family hope. Now, as an artist and techno-optimist, she hopes her portraits of robots and machines will change minds about the future of tech. About Agnieszka Pilat Agnieszka Pilat is a Polish-born artist whose work focuses on the intersection of technology and art. She is known for her unique series of technology portraits.
Why musician Mike Posner went back to the site of his near-lethal snakebite

17 hours ago | wfae.org | Manoush Zomorodi |Fiona Geiran |Sanaz Meshkinpour

Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode "How taking a second look can change your everything"When fame left him feeling empty, singer-songwriter Mike Posner set out to look for happiness. His plan: walk across America. What he didn't plan for: a venomous snake. About Mike PosnerMike Posner is a singer-songwriter with five studio albums. His pop single "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2017 Grammys.
The next James Bond film will have Dune's Denis Villeneuve as its director

1 day ago | wfae.org | Bill Chappell

Dune director Denis Villeneuve views the world of James Bond as "sacred territory." Now he'll have a chance to shape that world: the Quebecois filmmaker is directing the next installment of the venerable spy's adventures. "I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery," Villeneuve said as Amazon MGM announced that he will helm the next 007 movie.
Western North Carolina petitions EPA to keep federal climate protections in place after Helene

3 days ago | wfae.org | Zachary Turner

Nine months after Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina is bracing for another hurricane season. Residents are speaking out about the dangers of climate change-fueled severe weather in the face of recent federal regulation rollbacks. More than 30 speakers including firefighters, teachers and small business owners gathered at Highland Brewing. They shared their experiences during Helene, recording public comments to be filed with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Heat wave settles over Mecklenburg; heat index expected to reach mid-100s

4 days ago | wfae.org | Zachary Turner

The heat index Tuesday is predicted to reach the mid 100s as a high pressure system moves in from the Midwest, coinciding with a high relative humidity. Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States — every year, high temperatures drive hundreds of people to the emergency room in Mecklenburg County, and is among the counties with the most heat deaths. Yet, the state and county offer limited resources for relief for those who don't have access to air conditioning.
Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit

6 days ago | wfae.org | Willem Marx

LONDON — A remarkable archaeological endeavor in the heart of the British capital has brought to light one of the most extensive collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever unearthed in the city. Thousands of vibrant fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into the artistic sophistication and daily life of ancient Londinium, and their rearrangement is showcasing artworks that have remained hidden for over 1,800 years.
A heat wave is coming for the Carolina Piedmont this weekend

1 week ago | wfae.org | Zachary Turner

June 20 is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the official start to the summer season. To kick it off, the first summer heat wave is heading toward the Carolinas this weekend. The National Weather Service has forecasted a heat wave in the North Carolina Piedmont starting Saturday. Meteorologists are projecting that it will last until Thursday, with temperatures rising toward the upper 90s and low 100s.
Meck Commission chair: Early September vote likely to place transit tax on November ballot

1 week ago | wfae.org | Steve Harrison

With it appearing likely the full General Assembly will approve Mecklenburg County’s roads/transit bill, Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell said Thursday he wants his colleagues to vote on Sept. 3 to place the 1-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot. The tax increase would pay for the multi-billion-dollar transportation plan. Jerrell’s comments came after the state House overwhelmingly this week passed Republican state Rep.