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Biden visits Wilmington, unveils funding to replace lead water pipes
“Recently, we discovered that one of our school’s water fountains was contaminated with lead. We swiftly resolved the issue, but no teacher or student should have to worry about their most basic needs, like access to clean water,” she said.
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Party with pride at these LGBTQIA+ hotspots in North Carolina
LGBTQIA+ clubs and meetup spots aren’t always easy to spot, so we’ve rounded up some of the best ones North Carolina has to offer.
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VIDEO: Anderson Clayton: NC Democrats Represent “Decency” on the Ballot
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New Biden rules deliver automatic cash refunds for canceled flights, ban surprise fees
Under the new rules, passengers will no longer have to navigate customer service systems to receive refunds for canceled flights or fall prey to low advertised base fees without full disclosure of extra costs.
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Opinion: James Watson’s inspiring story highlights the power of affordable homeownership.
Watson’s journey highlights the profound impact of community land trusts in preserving affordability and fostering community ownership. Through RALT’s initiative, Watson was able to establish permanent roots in the same community that he grew up in and remains deeply connected.
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NC abortion providers brace for influx of patients from the South
Abortion providers work to meet current demand, scramble to accommodate a looming surge of out-of-state patients as Florida’s six-week ban takes effect.
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Opinion: My aunt died of an illegal abortion. We can’t go back.
North Carolina is currently one of the few places to which women from Southern states can travel for abortion care—but even here, women are under threat by grandstanding candidates and lawmakers who will put their taking points over our safety.
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Trump says he would allow red states to track pregnancies, prosecute abortion ban violators
In a new interview, former president Donald Trump plays to anti-abortion advocates by stating he would allow states to enforce extreme abortion regulations during a second term.
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VIDEO: Justice Riggs on the role of state courts in the future of abortion rights
Following decisions by the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are legally children and the Arizona Supreme Court reapproving the state’s 1864 abortion ban, the importance of state courts for the future of reproductive freedom is becoming clear. “…State supreme courts are going to be the last word on whether women have the right to…
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‘Break the silence’: A project that aims to better understand NC’s Black maternal health crisis
Our goal is to examine the deep roots of the Black maternal health crisis in North Carolina, offer important resources, and amplify the personal stories behind the numbers.
