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WUTC, a public service of UTC, aims to raise $125,000\u2014donations can be made at wutc.org. &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/talk-radio-102-3\/wutc-and-andy-griffith-news\">Listen<\/a>&gt;&gt;&gt;<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ray Bassett, host and producer of Scenic Roots and WUTC\u2019s Editorial Director, joined WGOW 102.3 FM\u2019s Jed and JR Mornings to promote WUTC\u2019s Fall Pledge Drive, running Oct. 2\u201310. He emphasized the vital role of listener support amid recent federal funding cuts to public broadcasting. 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