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18 months after Helene, this western NC lawmaker is still fighting for funding to rebuild
Western North Carolina has received less than 20% of the $60 billion needed to recover from Hurricane Helene.
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What updating North Carolina marijuana laws would mean for western NC
North Carolina is one of only 10 states without a regulated adult-use marijuana market or medical marijuana program. Some state leaders are hoping to change that.
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Duke, UNC players picked in the WNBA Draft
Duke star Taina Mair was picked in the first round of the WNBA Draft Monday. Two more North Carolina players—Duke’s Ashlon Jackson and UNC’s Indya Nivar—were taken in the second round.
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9 things The Pitt gets right, according to North Carolina ER workers
The popular HBO show is making waves for its gritty, chaotic look at the ER. Here are 9 things The Pitt gets right and a few things they get wrong, according to North Carolina medical professionals.
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3 things happening in NC: Duke Energy wants a big rate hike in your utility bill
As Duke Energy makes its case for a big rate hike, North Carolina hosts several public hearings about it. Here’s your chance to speak out.
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ICE deported two Durham kids and their parents after routine check-in, Siembra NC says
“This family was lured into the check-in office under a false pretense of safety, and they were ripped away from their lives, from their school, and deported in about 48 hours,” Siembra said.
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From Iowa to North Carolina, neighbors are gathering—and asking what’s next
As economic strain deepens across the country, neighbors like Marvinna, Cindy, and Allen are starting small—by gathering around coffee tables and dinner tables to talk about what’s next, how to cope, and how to rebuild community together.
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The Trump administration wants to gut coal ash cleanup rules
“The Trump administration just took a sledgehammer to the health protections in place for toxic coal pollution,” said Lisa Evans, senior counsel at environmental group Earthjustice. “This is yet another handout to the coal power industry at the expense of our health, water, and wallets.”
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Good News Friday: This historic Revolutionary War document is returning home to North Carolina
The Halifax Resolves, a crucial Revolutionary War document, announced North Carolina’s plans to declare independence. Plus, a slate of new Helene recovery programs.
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This ‘totally underrated’ Wilmington-shot movie is now a cult classic
“Empire Records” flopped at the box office, but it’s soared with film-lovers in the 31 years since its release. But did you know it was filmed in Wilmington? Here’s where.
