LOCAL NEWS
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Got medical debt in North Carolina? A new state program may help you.
North Carolinians have some of the most expensive medical debt in the US, and a new program from Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration aims to do something about it.
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4 North Carolina universities shine in Top 50 national rankings
North Carolina universities shine in national rankings, with Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest in the top 50. Discover the state’s academic excellence.
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Opinion: After Helene relief lies, Republicans are out of time to do the right thing about Trump
Some Republicans in North Carolina are standing up to the Helene relief lies, but they’ve failed again to stand up to the black hole at the center of it all—Donald Trump.
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Storm damage increases barriers to abortion access in WNC
Planned Parenthood’s Asheville clinic, the only abortion provider in western NC, is temporarily closed because of damage from Hurricane Helene.
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Stories of heroism abound in western NC after Helene, but so do fears about the future
Two weeks ago, the mountain towns of North Carolina experienced one of the worst natural disasters in the state’s history. Members of the communities recall Helene’s impact, the response from everyday people, and what comes next.
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Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina
With many North Carolina residents still lacking power from Hurricane Helene, a hearing began Monday on the insurance industry’s request to raise homeowner premium rates.
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‘There is progress’: Gov. Cooper, FEMA share update on Hurricane Helene response efforts in western NC
Prior to another visit to western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper joined federal officials to offer the state updates on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
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Soul-searching and regret over unheeded warnings follow Helene’s destruction
The red flags and cataclysmic forecasts ahead of Helene weren’t enough to prevent the still-rising death toll. The number has soared to at least 215 across six states.
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Biden commits to 100% federal funding for Hurricane Helene cleanup in NC
With the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, President Biden commits to 100% federal funding for debris removal costs as North Carolina begins long recovery.
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‘We are working around the clock to reach you’: NC leaders pledge rescue and recovery after Helene’s devastation
Helene wreaked havoc in North Carolina, especially in western communities that were flooded or destroyed by landslides. Dozens of people are dead, and many more are missing. Here’s what’s being done about it.
























