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NC First Lady Anna Stein wants to do something about the state’s opioid crisis. Here’s how.
First Lady Anna Stein announced a partnership this week called Unshame NC, aimed at reducing stigma around substance use disorder and promoting treatment.
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Opinion: NC public schools are the beating heart of our communities. They deserve better.
A former social studies teacher in NC public schools says state and federal leaders are failing to uphold their obligation to education.
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The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.
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How NC LGBTQ+ organizations are adjusting after Trump eliminates mental health hotline option
NC, LGBTQ+ organizations adjust after the Trump administration eliminated the 988 hotline option for specialized mental health services.
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After GOP takeover of elections board, NC seeks info on 103,000 voters
NC State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes is setting off on a mission to correct 103,000 North Carolinians’ voting records from which some information is missing.
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Before Chantal swamped the NC town of Hillsborough, locals had been counting on FEMA
The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect Hillsborough, NC, from flooding. Then the Eno River rose more than 20 feet.
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Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
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ICE is deporting immigrants who show up for hearings. A lawsuit aims to stop that.
As the White House aims to achieve its goals of deporting 1 million immigrants by the end of the year, immigrants showing up to court appearances have been arrested or detained by ICE.
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What the Republican plan to dismantle PBS means for NC
The US Senate voted Thursday to approve a Trump-backed plan to cut off funding for the nation’s PBS and NPR stations, a key source of news and updates in NC’s rural communities, where reliable internet access is scarce. The US Senate voted Thursday to approve a Trump-backed plan to cut off funding for the nation’s…
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Report: Charlotte is going to host the MLS All-Star Game in 2026
Charlotte will host the Major League Soccer All-Star game for the first time in 2026, according to a person familiar with the decision.
