Bullying, Cancer, and a Puppet Reporter | Charleston News

Willie Carver Jr. turns his childhood bully into a story of misunderstood longing, revealing how early judgments can warp perception—and how sometimes, what looks like malice is just a cry for help. Meanwhile, in southwestern Virginia, a local journalist races to uncover the cause behind a troubling cluster of childhood cancer cases, leaving families desperate for answers. And in Asheville, a puppet reporter takes center stage, using whimsy and innovation to revitalize local journalism and cut through the noise. Together, these stories spotlight the relentless human need to understand, connect, and tell truth—no matter how unconventional the path. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3a26d510a82bbbf