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States like North Carolina consider high costs, possible savings of covering weight loss drugs for their workers
State policymakers, including leaders in North Carolina, are choosing between the long-term benefits of weight loss drugs and reducing obesity among public employees, and the short-term costs.
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Dalton George: The unheralded heroes of Hurricane Helene
During the immediate aftermath of Helene, as soon as I got a moment, I went to our public works facility, looking to thank and check on the many public servants personally. In that visit I asked several folks how they all personally fared throughout the storm.
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Trump takes on the US Constitution with day one executive orders
Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, doubled down on fossil fuels that drive pollution, and targeted transgender Americans.
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The billionaires surrounding Donald Trump at his inauguration suggest who will most benefit from his second term
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to immediately end inflation and to make gas, food, and healthcare more affordable for the middle class, but the image of Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk standing front and center during the inauguration suggested the middle class might not be on his priority list.
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‘Witness for Justice’: Winston-Salem church honors MLK Jr. in ninth annual service
Choirs, youth performances, and community reflections took center stage as Mount Tabor United Methodist Church celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy for a ninth year.
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Here’s what Trump promised to do on ‘Day One.’ Now that he and Republicans have total power in DC, will he?
The president-elect should be able to, in theory, implement his “Day One” plans. The big question is – will he actually do what he’s proposed? Or will he, as he’s indicated in recent weeks, walk back some of those promises, reverse course, or just ignore them altogether?
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Gov. Josh Stein signs executive order aimed at protecting reproductive freedoms
Stein’s order directs state agencies under his office’s control to take measures to do what they can to protect reproductive rights in the state, which has a 12-week abortion ban on the books.
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‘I love this place’: Chimney Rock tries to rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Chimney Rock was devastated by Helene’s flood waters and has been inaccessible to the outside world since late September. The fall tourism season was completely lost, and getting tourism dollars back is vital to the community’s recovery.
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VIDEO: Justice Allison Riggs’ parents on being among the 60,000 voters Jefferson Griffin is challenging
Cardinal & Pine caught up with the parents of Justice Allison Riggs, who are among the 60,000 North Carolina voters Jefferson Griffin is hoping to throw out in the NC Supreme Court election.
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8 Renaissance fairs in & around North Carolina in 2025
A guide to all the Renaissance fairs and festivals like them planned around North Carolina and the surrounding area in 2025.
