Sarah Ovaska
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Four powerful moments in NC’s Black history
It’s Black History Month in North Carolina, and many of our state’s most significant moments are still seriously overlooked.
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‘We Have to Feed Their Minds’: Why NC School Officials Don’t Want to See a COVID Relief Program End
Schools participating in the federal school lunch program provided meals at no cost for the last year. That will end in June.
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You’ve Got the Power (to Vote Early). Now Do It.
We’ve got the answers to your basic questions about the May 17 primary elections in North Carolina.
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NC’s Biggest HBCU Is Boosting Breastfeeding and Survival Rates for Black Babies
NC A&T is leading the effort to swell the ranks of Black lactation consultants, yielding better health outcomes for Black mothers and kids.
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Early Voting Kicks Off Thursday in North Carolina. Here’s What You Need to Know
The May 17 primary is a few weeks out, but voters can start casting their ballots Thursday across the state.
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Attorney Ben Crump: NC Must Change Laws that “Justify” Police Killings of Black People
The call for changes came after a special prosecutor announced an off-duty law enforcement officer won’t be charged for killing Fayetteville’s Jason Walker.
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Those Shortcakes Look Lonely: Where to Pick Your Own NC Strawberries
Few things taste better than a North Carolina-grown strawberry. Here’s where to get your fix this year.
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Hey NC: Don’t Forget to Order Your Second Batch of Free COVID Tests
Every household can get two sets of at-home tests mailed to them, free of charge. Don’t forget to get yours!
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Grocery Store Prices Are Up, But So Are Corporate Profits
North Carolinians are wringing their hands over the still-increasing costs of living while businesses, as a whole, are raking it in.
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Get Ready for More Electric Buses and Public Transit Options in NC’s Small Towns
Nearly $177 million is headed to North Carolina to buy energy-efficient buses, update transportation centers, and prop up rural public transportation systems.
