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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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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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VIDEO: Perfect Winter Scene in Watagua County, NC
❄️ It was a perfect winter scene Monday morning in Valle Crucis, a community in Watauga County. That’s in western NC near Boone. A local man caught this footage of his dog enjoying the snow. The National Weather Service had issued a winter weather advisory for the area from Sunday until Monday afternoon because of…
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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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Good News Friday: A Cupcake Vending Machine Could Be Coming to Raleigh
North Carolina knows good food both old and new. This Good News Friday puts a special spotlight on food stops in NC, plus a scholarship opportunity for NC students.
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VIDEO: More Groups are Suing over NC Republicans’ Gerrymandered District Maps
A third lawsuit was filed this week challenging the constitutionality of North Carolina’s latest gerrymandered maps. The lawsuit argues the state’s newly-drawn Congressional and state legislative maps — which Republicans drew to maintain their stranglehold on power — are all unconstitutional. Bob Phillips is the Executive Director of Common Cause NC, one of the groups…
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VIDEO: ‘Barbershop Conversations’ in NC Give Voice to Black Male Voters
New Rural Project, a group focused on improving voter engagement in rural areas, helped elect four Black candidates in majority-white town and city councils this year. Co-founder Cynthia Wallace said the key to improving voter participation in these areas was to actually listen to voters’ concerns. View this post on Instagram A post…
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VIDEO: Leah’s favorite North Carolina foodie stops of 2023
Korean hot dogs, “redneck” egg rolls, and more: These are C&P reporter Leah Sherrell’s favorite NC foodie stops of 2023. 😋
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How a Cary high school’s ROTC program shapes leaders beyond the battlefield
A recent New York Times investigation raised concerns about ROTC programs in schools. So student journalists in NC went inside one in Wake County.
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Good News Friday: NC has one of the best Christmas towns in America
Our weekly roundup of good news in NC gets into the holiday spirit. We’re always going star-gazing, in more ways than one.
