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A North Carolina bookstore offers a ‘third place’—a growing trend across the US to bring people together
In Murfreesboro, North Carolina, a local bookstore wants to be a ‘third place’—somwehere in town that’s not your home or your workplace. The idea is to bring people together.
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Good News Friday: NC teenager wins Steph Curry ‘Underrated’ golf tournament
This week’s “Good News Friday” features a NC teenager who took home top honors at Steph Curry’s “Underrated” event in June, as well as a sweet (but temporary) treat from 7-Eleven.
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Surry Sonker Trail: 6 stops serving this North Carolina regional treat
Iconic deep-dish dessert sonker is similar to—but much juicier than—a cobbler and is often served with a scoop of ice cream. If you’ve never tasted sonker before, the best way to discover the sweet regional treat is by taking a journey along the Surry Sonker Trail.
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Thousands in NC prisons endure summer heat without air conditioning
Despite North Carolina’s brutally hot summers, about 21% of NC prisons are without air-conditioning.
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NC is one of the most gerrymandered states in America. This trial hopes to change that.
A federal trial wrapping up in Winston-Salem centers on the claim that NC Republicans suppressed Black voters when they gerrymandered the state.
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10 things to do in Raleigh for $20 or less
Enjoy a range of fun things to do in Raleigh without breaking the bank.
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While Chantal wreaks havoc in North Carolina, state lawmakers look to dismantle climate change goals
The tropical system dumped massive rain across central North Carolina on Sunday, days after the state’s Democratic governor vetoed a bill canceling an interim carbon reduction goal of 70 percent by 2030. GOP lawmakers will likely attempt an override.
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Calabash Seafood: Your summer guide to NC’s seafood capital
Calabash seafood put this small fishing town on the North Carolina map in a big way. Learn more about this style of seafood and where to find it.
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North Carolina child care task force warns of ‘early education crisis’
A panel appointed by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein calls for raising child care subsidies to head off an ‘early education crisis.’
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3 things happening in North Carolina: The Scottish Highland Games return
Our weekly round-up of things happening in North Carolina, including this week’s historic flooding, a celebration of Scottish heritage in the Highland Games, and protest folk music.
