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Woolly Adelgids Threaten Thousands of Signal Mountain & Cumberland Hemlocks

Michael Edward Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:05:19 +0000

Eastern hemlock trees atop Signal Mountain and across the Cumberland Plateau are common right now, but many could die off in the next few years. The woolly adelgid, a tiny, invasive insect species originally from Asia, is spreading through the forest and slowly killing hemlocks. Dr. Jennifer Boyd from the Signal Mountain Tree Board says, “This is really all we've talked about for the past couple of months.” In this segment, we hear about potential solutions.

Can A Backyard Feed A Whole Family? Suburban Homesteaders Try

Michael Edward Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:48:35 +0000

Homesteading dates back to the pioneer days (remember Little House On The Prairie?), when families grew much of their own food on their own land. In the modern version, homesteaders avoid grocery stores by planting backyard gardens and raising pigs, rabbits and other animals for meat. In this segment, WUTC visits Monica and Byron DeLoach, homesteaders who live in North Georgia.

Oscar Hank Will, author of Plowing with Pigs and Other Creative, Low-Budget Homesteading Solutions, also joins in the conversation.

Is Nuclear Energy Clean? This Group Says Yes

Michael Edward Miller — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:12:34 +0000

Darren Gale is a speaker with Clean Energy America, a group that sends nuclear experts around the county to talk with people about nuclear energy. In this segment, WUTC’s Michael Edward Miller and Darren Gale discuss the reasons why Gale's group says nuclear power is “clean,” and why people are concerned about the safety, cost and future of nuclear power and nuclear waste.

Sangria On The Southside: Music, Dancing & More May 3rd

Michael Edward Miller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:33:10 +0000

A ticket to Sangria on the Southside comes with unlimited food and drinks--and benefits local Latino outreach organization La Paz Chattanooga. The event will feature performances from the Calo Gitano flamenco dance company, food from Taqueria Jalisco, Mexican beer, and (of course!) sangria. David Martin from La Paz joins WUTC to discuss the event, which will take place Friday, May 3^rd from 7 – 11 p.m. at the Lindsay Street Hall.

Red Cross Presents Free Tornado Movie Screening + Tornado Preparedness App

Michael Edward Miller — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:18:28 +0000

Want to get ready for severe weather season? There’s an app for that. In this segment, WUTC’s Michael Edward Miller speaks with Greg Waite, the Community Chapter Executive for the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee about the free Tornado Warning App. The local Red Cross is also partnering with other organizations to present a free screening of ‘Tornado Alley 3D’ at the Tennessee Aquarium’s Imax Theater on Saturday, April 27th at 10 a.m.

Spring 2013 Phone Volunteer Luncheon

LaWaunda January — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:11:17 +0000

WUTC's Spring 2013 Volunteer Luncheon at 212 Market Restaurant was a blast!

Making the Transition: Autism in the Workplace

Garrett Crowe — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:03:47 +0000

Over 500,000 children with autism will be in their adulthood within the next ten years, and studies have shown that one out of every three young adults with the disorder lack a job.

Chattanooga Businesses Find Funding, Mentoring Through Springboard Classes

Michael Edward Miller — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:12:22 +0000

The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga hosts Springboard classes. The eight-week sessions help new entrepreneurs write business plans, connect with investors and more.

Treating Autism: What Works, What Doesn’t (And What’s Dangerous)

Michael Edward Miller — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:52:17 +0000

This month, Around and About Chattanooga is airing a four-part series on autism. In this segment, which is part two of our series, we talk to Jenni Davis Hampton, co-founder of Autism and Behavior Services in Chattanooga. We also talk to Dr. Ken Pittman, a local psychiatrist who treats children with autism.

Landscapers Get More By Going Native

Michael Edward Miller — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:48:31 +0000

A symposium titled Natural Landscaping: Getting More With Less is coming up March 9th at Chattanooga State Community College from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Wild Ones organized the symposium. In this interview, WUTC's Michael Edward Miller speaks with Dr. Tim Spira, the symposium's keynote speaker, and Sally Wencel, the Vice President and Program Chair for the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Wild Ones.

Election, Part Three: Chattanooga Mayoral Candidate Guy Satterfield

Michael Edward Miller — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:03:11 +0000

In our final election segment, we talk to Guy Satterfield, who is running for Chattanooga mayor against Andy Berke and Chester Heathington, Jr. Early voting ends Feb 28th.

Election, Part Two: Twelve Questions With Chattanooga Mayoral Candidate Andy Berke

Michael Edward Miller — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:02:19 +0000

Mayoral candidate Andy Berke joins us for an interview. The upcoming March 5th election has three candidates vying for Chattanooga mayor. WUTC asked all three candidates about their leadership experience, family background and positions on various issues.

Twelve Questions With Chattanooga Mayoral Candidate Robert Chester Heathington, Jr.

Michael Edward Miller — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:29:10 +0000

Three candidates are running for Chattanooga mayor: Andy Berke, Guy Satterfield and Robert Chester Heathington, Jr. WUTC interviewed all three candidates and asked them about their leadership experience, family background and positions on various issues. In this segment, Heathington joins us.

Why Tennessee Has Weird Wine Laws

Michael Edward Miller and Mary Helen Miller — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:07:08 +0000

The majority of states allow grocery and food stores to sell wine. Not Tennessee. Here in the Volunteer State, liquor stores alone can sell packaged wine. In this segment, WUTC examines the history and rationale behind this law. WUTC also explores current debates about changing it.

A New Dimension

Mary Helen Miller — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:09:53 +0000

While still far from the mainstream, a handful of 3D printers have popped up around town. The Company Lab, a non-profit that helps businesses start in Chattanooga, acquired a printer at the beginning of the year. We stopped by to see what all the buzz was about.