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Good News Friday: A North Carolina college grad is going to space for NASA
Our weekly roundup of good news from NC is bound for outer space. Plus: The NC connection behind this week’s viral feelgood moment at the Grammys.
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This NC roller derby league teaches more than sports. It teaches community.
Three days each week, the Peak Auto warehouse in Apex, North Carolina, takes on this unlikely identity: a roller derby track and training facility for Carolina Roller Derby.
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Good News Friday: Who wants to go to a baby shower for birds of prey?
Yes, baby owls are cute. Plus: NC is loaded down with great options with foodies. This, and other good news, in today’s edition of “Good News Friday.”
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10 events, 29 days: How to celebrate Black History Month in NC
It’s a leap year so Black History Month is a day longer this year. Here’s our guide for how to celebrate it across the state.
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Op-Ed: It’s Rosa Parks’ birthday. Here’s why access to public transit is still a civil rights issue.
Systemic racism has many tentacles. On Rosa Parks’ birthday, we remember how access to public transit has been denied to many Black communities. It’s still an issue today.
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Multiple Durham schools close as teachers protest pay, education funding in NC
Wednesday’s school closings come after weeks of uncertainty in Durham. School staff are angry about pay and underfunding of public schools.
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Good News Friday: The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is getting a makeover
This week we’re talking about star basketball players and groundbreaking NC artists. Plus a new look for one of NC’s most recognizable landmarks.
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The 10 Best Barbershops for a Fresh Cut in Charlotte
We’ve compiled a list of the 10 best spots for a guy to find a fresh cut in Charlotte, with locations spread throughout the Queen City.
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How to Have Fun in Charlotte for $20 or Less
From sports and live music to nature walks and botanical gardens, here’s how you and your crew can have fun in Charlotte without breaking the bank.
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The 9 best burgers in NC you (might) not know about
We’re living in a burger renaissance. But amid all these choices in NC, you need someone to separate the best burgers from the pretenders.
