Sara Murphy, PhD

The Beacon Tribune (website WIP)

These migrants grow the US’s Christmas trees. Trump’s wage cuts may keep them away | US immigration | The Guardian & Enlace Latino NC

Migrant and Seasonal Head Start is a ‘bridge’ for many US families. An order threatens its survival | US immigration | The Guardian

Summer camp scramble: US families need it, but it can cost as much as a month’s rent

Head Start avoids Trump’s cuts, but advocates are ready to defend it: ‘There’s too much good in this’ | The Guardian

Resilient Asheville restaurants rebuild after Hurricane Helene | Charlotte Observer

How a Western NC chef is healing the hurt of Helene through food | Charlotte Observer

When a hurricane washes away a region’s child care system NC Newsline

A funny food writer who shared joy during Helene gets a warm welcome upon his return | Charlotte Observer

He Lost His Home, But Not His Community | AARP

How an insurance adjuster’s food reviews brought some joy to Western NC after Helene | Charlotte Observer

Vegan no more: a beloved Asheville plant-based cafe pivots to stay afloat post-hurricane | The Guardian

A beacon of hope remains for the community in Hurricane Helene-ravaged Swannanoa | Charlotte Observer

Asheville’s Latin restaurants and trucks are slowly reopening after Hurricane Helene | Charlotte Observer

Western N.C. Official: “Businesses Need Funding Now” | WNC Election Hub & The Assembly

Steady stream of voters turns out on a drizzly day | Hendersonville Lightning

How Helene Affected Voting by Mail | WNC Election Hub

What I Learned Caring for My Mom During Our 13-Day Power Outage | AARP

How Asheville travel is bouncing back after Hurricane Helene | National Geographic

Everything you need to know to cast your ballot — from voting early to replacing your ID | WNC Election Hub/Mountain Xpress

Living in the dark: 13+ days without power in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene | Charlotte Observer

At Oak Hill UMC, the displaced find a haven | United Methodist Church Western North Carolina Conference

Free meals for Helene survivors have been a lifeline — but not everyone can eat them | Charlotte Observer

At the Salty Goat Grill in Western North Carolina, residents come in for coffee and community | Charlotte Observer

Who gets the dog in the divorce? Now a judge might decide. | The Washington Post

Binx’s Home for Black Cats Fights Superstition, Saves Lives | Mountain Xpress

Living History for All | Offrange

The Tragic Backstory of One of the Most Haunted Roads in America | National Geographic

When Financial Independence Isn’t Always the Goal | The New York Times

How Do You Charge a Friend for a Professional Favor? | The New York Times

What Is Financial Trauma? | Shondaland

When Friends Are Your Primary Concern in Making a Will | The New York Times

Asheville is open for fall foliage season. Here’s what to see and do. | National Geographic

United States passport holders can travel visa-free to these countries | National Geographic

Tuning in From the Tractor | Offrange

Future Farmers of America: More Than Cows, Sows, and Plows | Offrange

The Supply Chain for Witches | Offrange

Not Your Grandpa’s Haunted Hayride | Offrange

Weave Your Own Coffin | Offrange

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Agrihood | Offrange

From Fieldworkers to Farm Owners | Offrange

Would You Bequeath Your Farm to a Stranger? | Offrange

How the Apricot Tree Café Became a Leader in Clean Indoor Air | The Sick Times

How Telehealth Helps and Hinders the Most Vulnerable Patients in Rural Western NC | Carolina Public Press

Access to Mental Health Care in Western NC Only Partially Helped by Telehealth | Carolina Public Press

Urgent Care Centers and the Debate Over Advanced Practice Providers | Mountain Xpress

Air Ambulances Save Time, Lives in WNC | Mountain Xpress

How to Get Stronger With Suspension Training (Without Going to the Gym) | Lifehacker

How Much Light Do You Really Need While Reading? | Lifehacker

Have IBS, UC, Or Other Digestive Problems? You Need This Product | USA Today Reviewed

How to Protect Your Ears From Tinnitus, Because the Damage May Have Already Begun | Lifehacker

Why You Should Learn Your Family Medical History (and How to Find It) | Lifehacker

What the CDC's New Mask Rules Mean for the Immunocompromised, and What That Means for Everyone Else | Lifehacker

How to Know If You're Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard | Lifehacker

What It Means to Be Immunocompromised, and Why It Matters | Lifehacker

Dancing and K-dogs: How to fully immerse yourself in a K-pop weekend in Charlotte | Charlotte Observer

A culture convergence: K-pop and Korean food come together in Charlotte this weekend | Charlotte Observer

K-Pop Fans Are Flooding Atlanta’s Korean Restaurants | Eater Atlanta

A love letter to K-pop in Atlanta | Atlanta Magazine

Local Vinyl Manufacturers Discuss the Industry’s Growth and Potential | Mountain Xpress

New and Established Dance Studios and Classes Help Locals Stay Fit and Feel Great | Mountain Xpress

Local Churches Honor Ukrainian Christmas Traditions | Mountain Xpress

Library’s Special Collections Suffer from Funding Snag | Mountain Xpres

Local Restaurateurs Share the Secret Ingredients for Award-Winning Hospitality | Mountain Xpress

Local Author Celebrates New Trilogy | Mountain Xpress

Meet the Proud Shoppers of Aldi's 'Aisle of Shame' | Atlas Obscura

The Jeweler Who Forged Lord of the Rings’ One Ring Never Got to See It | Polygon

Horror Podcast ‘Old Gods of Appalachia’ Keeps Appalachian History and Folklore Alive Through Its Tales of the Undead | 100 Days in Appalachia

Like a Good Unsolved Mystery? This West Virginian Is Bringing the Forgotten Crimes of the State to the Masses. | 100 Days in Appalachia