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Good News Friday: NASCAR driver & actor raises money for children’s camp
This week was full of star power, with one actor set to teach at UNC Greensboro and another looking to raise money for a local children’s camp. The annual Asheville Quilt Show also takes place this weekend after a year off due to Helene.
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North Carolina will cut Medicaid rates in October, putting care at risk
The General Assembly has still not agreed on a full budget and the “mini-budget” it passed last month fell $319 million short of what is needed to fund Medicaid. The state’s health secretary told lawmakers that if they don’t fill that gap, some services would have to be reduced.
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2025 guide to leaf peeping in North Carolina: When & where to go to see fall colors
The Tar Heel State comes alive every fall as leaves begin to change colors. Discover when and where to go leaf peeping in North Carolina to witness the transformation.
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NC food banks can’t fill the hunger gap caused by federal SNAP cuts, nonprofit leaders say
‘The worst hunger crisis that we’ve seen in nearly 20 years’
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Iconic North Carolina tourist attraction damaged by Helene will be demolished
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene’s devastating pathway through western North Carolina, a vibrant tourist attraction offering visitors a serene escape in the Blue Ridge Mountains is being torn down.
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Holy ship! Remains from 4 potential shipwrecks were found in NC
East Carolina University’s Program in Maritime Studies discovered the remains of 4 potential shipwrecks. Here’s what you need to know about ECU’s discovery.
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Flash flood warning sirens in Haywood County could save lives in future storms
Deadly flash floods from Tropical Storms Fred and Helene struck parts of Haywood County, NC. New siren system offers early warning.
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11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
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The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds
President Trump’s tariffs and federal cuts to food banks and SNAP benefits threaten to increase food insecurity in a state where more than 1.6 million people, including 1 in 5 children, do not get enough to eat. NEW YORK (AP) — The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost…
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NC lawmakers override veto of bill hobbling regulations for polluters
Regulations will become harder to approve under a new law that North Carolina legislators passed, by overriding Gov. Josh Stein’s veto. House Bill 402, known as the REINS Act, requires the General Assembly’s approval for rules or regulations costing more than $20 million over five years.
