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Good News Friday: Charlotte Symphony director wins Grammy for Civil War spy opera
“Intelligence” tells the true story of two Civil War spies, Elizabeth Van Lew and Mary Jane Bowser. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s director Kwamé Ryan conducted the opera.
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Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
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Good News Friday: North Carolina police dog celebrates birthday with a cold dip
A North Carolina police dog named Uno will raise money for the NC Special Olympics by taking a cold plunge. And more good news from around NC.
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Good News Friday: Signs of life in Asheville’s River Arts District after Helene
Asheville’s popular River Arts District—and the many businesses within it—sustained major damage during Helene. But there are numerous signs of a rebirth. Plus, more good news from around North Carolina.
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Public can comment on Duke Energy plan that rolls back green goals
The public has a chance to weigh in on Duke Energy’s new Carbon Plan starting next month. The plan has received criticism from environmental groups for its lack of commitment to green energy sources.
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Verizon offers payments following outage. How NC users can get one
Verizon customers are eligible for a payment from the carrier following a seven-hour outage that affected much of the U.S., including parts of North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: The Buddhist monks reunited with their dog, Aloka, in NC
In North Carolina, the Buddhist monks reunited with their beloved dog, Aloka. Meanwhile, a pop star helps preserve the tree canopy in Charlotte and the NC Museum of Art prepares for an exciting 2026
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Black workers disproportionately displaced by AI as tech grows
Experts say AI will disproportionately impact Black and brown workers through displacement and the environmental burden of data centers, which are more likely to be located in marginalized communities.
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Here are the NC stops for the Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’
What to know about the Buddhist monks and their “Walk for Peace,” which includes multiple stops in North Carolina.
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Buddhist monks ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in North Carolina
More than a million people are following a group of Buddhist monks as they make their “Walk for Peace” across the US. They’re expected to arrive in North Carolina this week.
