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North Carolina is the nation’s top producer of these two things
North Carolina produces two crops at greater volume than any other US state—learn what they are and their history in NC.
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‘In a very bad place’: A western NC county’s wait for federal Helene reimbursement
Henderson County in western NC has spent millions on storm damage, but local leaders say they’re still waiting for federal Helene reimbursement from the Trump administration.
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Gov. Josh Stein urges review of data center tax breaks as cost to NC residents rise
Right now, North Carolina provides big tax breaks to data centers. As they proliferate across NC, Gov. Josh Stein says the state should revisit the issue.
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North Carolina’s drought makes this weekend’s ‘good’ weather into bad news
This weekend’s forecast is warm, dry weather. But that’s bad news for North Carolina’s ongoing drought.
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Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, April 10-16
Across North Carolina, there are opportunities to get involved in your community and make a difference. From in-person town halls to virtual events, there is something for everyone.
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ECU Health’s plan to reopen rural NC hospital offers hope to Martin County
A rural NC community in Martin County has been without a local hospital for three years now. But ECU Health has a plan to reopen it as a “Rural Emergency” hospital.
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As measles cases rise, NC doctors fight vaccine hesitancy
The best place to counter online falsehoods is the local doctor’s office, where many physicians have treated patients from infancy through adulthood. The measles virus evades your body’s defenses by initially disguising itself as part of the immune system, kind of like when Robert DeNiro dressed as an EMT to steal an ambulance in the…
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Trump official Markwayne Mullin in Asheville area Tuesday to talk FEMA relief
With western North Carolina still in recovery from Hurricane Helene in 2024, President Trump’s new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visits the region.
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Why are gas prices so high? NC, US hit $4 as Iran war continues
Trump’s war in Iran continues to impact gas prices in NC and across the nation. So where are the highest and lowest gas prices in NC?
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3 things happening in NC: Azalea Festival returns to ring in the spring
Wilmington’s Azalea Festival features celebrities, a parade, and a street fair. Plus, NC marks the anniversary of the Halifax Resolves and the AutoFair showcases rolling history.
