The Kudzu Project News section is your source for stories that matter across Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia. Here you’ll find updates on our podcast guests, local events, community initiatives, and noteworthy developments that continue the conversations started on the show. From achievements and announcements to breaking local news and behind-the-scenes updates, this page highlights the people, places, and stories shaping the region we call home.
Congressman Chuck Edwards joined The Kudzu Project for Episode 22 in March, where he discussed the issues facing Western North Carolina and his work in Congress. Since that conversation, Edwards has announced he is ending his re-election campaign after the…