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Good News Friday: Welcome the first NC babies of 2026
The first NC babies of 2026 are here. Plus, rural health upgrades and college football players give back in this week’s “Good News Friday.”
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FBI arrests NC teen accused of planning New Year’s Eve terrorist attack
Federal authorities arrested an 18-year-old Mint Hill resident on New Year’s Eve, alleging he planned a terrorist attack in support of ISIS.
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3 things happening in NC: How to greet New Year’s in North Carolina
The Avett Brothers take their New Year’s show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.
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Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
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When federal research cuts rocked RTP, one woman built a bridge for jobseekers
After losing her job of 25 years at a major NC research institution, Tamara Terry found clarity and a new purpose helping others navigate an unforgiving job market.
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North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.
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Nearly 1 million in NC to see health premiums skyrocket in 2026
Health insurance costs are set to rise in 2026 for many North Carolinians, after Congress decided not to vote on extending Affordable Care Act insurance tax credits, which were cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and expire at the end of the year.
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‘I feel robbed’: Veteran NC teachers buckle under medical bills
As the NC State Health Plan faces a $507 million deficit, veteran NC teachers say shrinking benefits and rising out-of-pocket costs are driving them out of the classroom.
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6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people
Read six heartwarming stories of “good Samaritans” doing kind deeds in NC.
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Report: Trash not a throw-away problem for NC, US
A new report looks through America’s trash – and the results aren’t pretty.
