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How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning in western NC this winter
As cooler weather arrives in western NC, the NCDHHS urges safety when heating spaces to prevent carbon monoxide hazards post-Hurricane Helene.
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Free mental health support for North Carolinians affected by Helene
If you or a loved one is among the millions of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene, know that free mental health support is available.
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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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VIDEO: Western North Carolina mayor pushes back on conspiracy theories and lies about Helene relief
There’s been a wave of disinformation and lies following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact in western North Carolina. Locals are pushing back.
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VIDEO: North Carolina woman talks about surviving a mudslide during Helene
A western North Carolina woman told Cardinal & Pine her harrowing story of surviving a mudslide during Helene.
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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.
























