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NC lawmakers override veto of bill hobbling regulations for polluters
Regulations will become harder to approve under a new law that North Carolina legislators passed, by overriding Gov. Josh Stein’s veto. House Bill 402, known as the REINS Act, requires the General Assembly’s approval for rules or regulations costing more than $20 million over five years.
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Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond
Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends.
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Good News Friday: A new home for endangered penguins
This week, some Durham students kicked off the school year and their future careers. Also this week, a young Davidson, North Carolina resident is looking to help fund a new home for endangered penguins and Grandfather Mountain prepares to promote conservation by hosting their annual Junior Naturalist day.
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Stein opposes NC auditor’s proposed DMV restructure
A day after the release of State Auditor Dave Boliek’s report recommending to split off the DMV from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein opposes a reorganization of the Department of Motor Vehicles that would make it a standalone agency, his office indicated Tuesday.
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The scoop on North Carolina’s ice cream preferences, according to Instacart
Instacart has got the scoop on how people in North Carolina and across the country satisfy their sweet tooth during the hottest months of the year.
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Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans
Whether you’re a first-time or recurring user of buy now, pay later plans, here are some expert recommendations to use buy now, pay later loans responsibly.
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Good News Friday: The North Carolina Film Festival returns
It’s time to roll out the red carpet for the North Carolina Film Festival in New Bern and look to the skies for one accomplished UNC alumnus. Also this week, one NBA champion returns to the court that started it all to help inspire the next generation of basketball stars.
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Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
Duke is the latest school to have its funding held up as the government investigates allegations of antisemitism and diversity, equity and inclusion policies the administration says are unlawful.
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East vs. West BBQ in North Carolina: Here’s the real difference between the two
In North Carolina, we have two main types of BBQ: Eastern-style and Western-style. Check out what each entails and where to get the best smoked bites.
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The real founding fathers of NC: 4 Indigenous tribes that came first
Several indigenous tribes have always inhabited present-day NC. Let’s take a look at four of them.
