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OPINION: The fight for public education in the wake of Hurricane Helene
In western NC communities hit hard by Helene, North Carolina public education is on the front lines of disaster recovery.
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7 NC Instagram accounts to help you ditch the doomscrolling
North Carolinians, now’s the time to intentionally scroll for joy. Here are some local accounts on Instagram to help you do just that.
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LIEAP Energy Assistance Program opens in NC. Here’s how to see if you qualify.
North Carolina is about to launch winter heating cost relief for vulnerable residents. Here’s who qualifies for LIEAP and how to apply.
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Holiday food safety alert: What North Carolina families need to know
Learn essential holiday food safety tips from North Carolina health officials to prevent foodborne illness and keep your family gatherings safe this season. As families across North Carolina gather for holiday feasts and celebrations, the warmth of tradition comes with an important responsibility: keeping loved ones safe from food-borne illness. Each year, millions of Americans…
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‘Decolonize your bookshelf’: This Indigenous-owned store in North Carolina does more than sell books
A conversation with the owner of Paperbacks & Frybread, an online bookstore in North Carolina that centers on Indigenous stories and authors.
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Tis the season: Deck the streets with these 15 NC holiday parades
This holiday season, grab your coats and make sure to catch one (or more) of these Christmas parades happening across the Tar Heel state.
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VIDEO: Why it matters that the NC Republican supermajority is over
Cardinal & Pine’s Michael McElroy explains why the end of the Republican supermajority in the NC General Assembly isn’t just a big deal for political insiders. It could have a big impact on your life.
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Morganton Holiday Parade: Olympic star, news anchor, & Santa join the celebration
Morganton’s 48th annual holiday parade at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is set for Dec. 5 with a”Holidays on the Big Screen” theme.
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The 10 best North Carolina state parks to enjoy in the winter
Here are the 10 best NC state parks to visit this winter for hiking, horseback riding, history hunting, and more.
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City of New Bern settles $100K lawsuit over unlawful separation between autistic child and mother
A $100K settlement comes after a 2023 incident where New Bern police forcibly separated a 10-year-old nonverbal autistic child from his mother, leading to new policy safeguards.
