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4 Black North Carolina icons who deserve their own movie
Until some A-list actor is standing at the Oscars talking about these four extraordinary Black North Carolinians, we’re still coming up short.
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Public interest lawyers help tens of thousands of people a year. So why does NC’s latest budget target them?
In September, the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed a budget excluding Legal Aid of North Carolina attorneys from receiving tuition assistance. With less aid available for aspiring public interest lawyers, it could mean fewer people entering the field, and ultimately, less legal support for struggling North Carolinians.
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Ripken the Bat Dog prepares for another season with Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are an institution in the Bull City. So is “Ripken the Bat Dog,” an American Black Lab trained retrieve loose bats on the field during games.
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‘Gut punch after gut punch’: IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling
IVF patients speak out after Alabama ruling regarding IVF embryos. Here’s what you need to know about the Alabama Supreme Court’s IVF ruling.
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Explore the historic landmarks of a “dying” NC town
As this small Bertie County town sees its population fall, a rich history is being left behind. Here’s a closer look at the historic landmarks that tell a rich story in this eastern NC county.
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Some claim that NC’s first Buc-ee’s is being built on Indigenous land
Buc-ee’s, a popular chain of mega-sized convenience stores, is set to build its first location in Mebane, NC. But it’s sparked a conversation about how NC protects, or doesn’t protect, Indigenous lands.
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The lesser-known state park in northeastern NC that’s idyllic in spring
Don’t sleep on this northeastern NC park. It’s thousands of acres of unspoiled nature, with gators, bald eagles, and perfect waters for kayaking.
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Stories from North Carolina’s Trail of Tears
Markers and remnants of the Trail of Tears stretch across the American landscape. Here are the places that witnessed this infamous moment in U.S. history.
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5 Hidden Restaurants Worth The Drive From Raleigh
From strip malls to gas stations, there are some undeniably delicious eats to be had in unexpected settings just outside of Raleigh’s city limits.
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Your guide to North Carolina’s spring sky spectacles
So grab a picnic blanket and your eclipse glasses, because it’s about to get astronomical in the Old North State.
