Sarah Ovaska
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Pat McCrory Compared Losing Out on Duke Job to Lunch Counter Segregation
North Carolina’s former governor, now a U.S. Senate candidate, made the comments in 2021 on his radio show.
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Why It Might Get Even Harder to Access Abortions in NC
Black and poor women at greater risk if the US Supreme Court restricts reproductive rights.
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This Study Might Prove the Child Tax Credit Helps Babies in Poor Families
Researchers tested the benefits of giving cash to low-income moms. The results are astounding.
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Everyone Knows Who Shot Fayetteville’s Jason Walker. But No One Has Been Arrested.
The shooting death of a Black father in Fayetteville by an off-duty white sheriff’s deputy is under investigation.
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Behind the Curve: Why the Minimum Wage in NC Hasn’t Gone Up in Years
North Carolina kept its minimum wage at $7.25 while most other states boosted pay this year.
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NC Could Fund Schools and Help People Get Health Insurance in 2022. Will We Do It?
C&P’s Senior Editor Sarah Ovaska shares her thoughts on what important issues we’ll be talking about in 2022.
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Holiday Cocktails to Keep Your Spirits High
A special time of year calls for elevated refreshment. NC tastemakers share recipes for festive, alcohol-optional holiday drinks.
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It’s Like Christmas In Your Car. Here Are 5 Eastern NC Holiday Light Displays You Can’t Miss.
Nothing gets you in holiday spirit like a night of taking in Christmas lights. Read our guide to spots in Eastern North Carolina.
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Work Up an Appetite at One of These Seven NC Thanksgiving Fun Runs
Jumpstart your Thanksgiving morning with a pick from our Top 7 North Carolina turkey trots, 5ks and fun runs.
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Want to Honor NC’s Military This Veterans Day? Here Are Nine Events Across the State.
North Carolina is home to the 7th-largest military population in the US. That means plenty of chances to honor them this Veterans Day.
