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Ryan Shaffer
News ReporterRyan is an Arkansas native and podcast junkie. He was first introduced to public radio during an internship with his hometown NPR station, KUAF. At the station, he managed KUAF’s social media and produced stories for Ozarks at Large. Ryan is a graduate of Tufts University in Somerville, Mass., where he studied political science and led the Tufts Daily, the nation’s smallest independent daily college newspaper. At the Daily he gained experience in a variety of journalistic fields: copy editing, news, features, and audio. In his spare time, Ryan likes to embroider, attend musicals, and spend time with his fiancée. Ryan can be reached at rshaffer@publicradioeast.org or 252.638.7262.
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NRWASA is exploring options to comply with pending EPA drinking water standards for PFAS. Filtering the chemicals is a costly endeavor, and the authority is seeking every opportunity to fund the projects while keeping costs low.
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At age 92, Albertson is still performing his music to live audiences. He's known for his 22 years in the North Carolina Senate as a Democrat representing Duplin County.
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A quick look at some of the stories coming out of town halls and board rooms across Eastern North Carolina.
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The company Vista Clinical Diagnostics had been accused by the state Department of Justice of submitting false claims to Medicare and Medicaid.
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Governor says political violence has no place in America; several members of the state's congressional delegation are calling for accountability and further investigation.
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The new musical explores the love story of Keith and Melinda Blalock, whose young love is tested by the Civil War.
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Despite a slow start, the Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament offers a fun and competitive atmosphere where young anglers can reel in glory while supporting a good cause.
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NCDOT and regional planning organizations are asking for public comments on hundreds of local transportation projects. The public input will go toward prioritizing future projects for state funding.
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Since early last year, the shelter in Washington has not been able to accept pets on most days.
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The decision comes after a violent altercation Sunday between Native American advocates residents of the Bridge View neighborhood in Cedar Point, where a Native village has been unearthed by developers.