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Billy Ball Explains NC: The GOP’s war on voting in North Carolina
| January 27, 2026
In a new Billy Ball Explains NC, we break down how the NC GOP took control of election boards, why students and Black voters are being targeted, and how these decisions fit into a national strategy to limit voting access.What legal rights do you have in encounters with ICE?
| January 27, 2026
Here's what you need to know about your constitutional protections from immigration stops and detentions by ICE.ProPublica found more than 40 cases of immigration agents using banned chokeholds
| January 27, 2026
An in-depth investigation of ICE and Border Patrol finds that federal immigration agents are using banned chokeholds that cut off breathing.How ‘chasing the incentive’ could fix Wilmington’s film industry woes
| January 27, 2026
Film industry leaders in Wilmington say that federal incentives could lure movie productions back to U.S. soil, and make NC's Port City into a Hollywood destination again.NC Dems condemn fatal shooting by Border Patrol, while Republicans stay mostly silent
| January 26, 2026
Amid the growing outcry over the shooting of Alex Pretti, Republican Thom Tillis called for a bipartisan investigation, but most other North Carolina Republicans seemed to ignore it.3 things happening in NC: Haywood Ice Fest celebrates winter’s infamous product
| January 26, 2026
Western NC offers an opportunity to actually celebrate ice with the Haywood Ice Fest, while the racing and fishing communities stick together in their respective off-seasons.Everything you never learned about NC’s power grid—and how clean energy fits in
| January 26, 2026
From frozen fuel supplies to distant grid failures, winter storms like Fern are showing North Carolinians why the power can go out, and how clean energy fits into a more resilient grid.Room in the Inn: 30 years of shelter for Charlotte’s unhoused neighbors
| January 26, 2026
Every December through March, faith-based organizations and colleges in Charlotte open doors for Room In The Inn.Good News Friday: Signs of life in Asheville’s River Arts District after Helene
| January 23, 2026
Asheville's popular River Arts District—and the many businesses within it—sustained major damage during Helene. But there are numerous signs of a rebirth. Plus, more good news from around North Carolina.Billy Ball Explains NC: Why the fighting in Venezuela is a BIG deal in NC
| January 22, 2026
Did you know the unit that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is based out of NC? In a new Billy Ball Explains NC, we take a look at why the military conflict in Venezuela is a BIG deal for NC's military population.How to keep warm if the power goes out. What North Carolina needs to know
| January 22, 2026
North Carolina officials and emergency management agencies are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages as a winter storm moves into the Carolinas. And there are things you can do too to keep warm if the power goes out.NC Gov. Josh Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm
| January 22, 2026
Gov. Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm.
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How ‘chasing the incentive’ could fix Wilmington’s film industry woes
| January 27, 2026
Film industry leaders in Wilmington say that federal incentives could lure movie productions back to U.S. soil, and make NC's Port City into a Hollywood destination again.Room in the Inn: 30 years of shelter for Charlotte’s unhoused neighbors
| January 26, 2026
Every December through March, faith-based organizations and colleges in Charlotte open doors for Room In The Inn.Good News Friday: Signs of life in Asheville’s River Arts District after Helene
| January 23, 2026
Asheville's popular River Arts District—and the many businesses within it—sustained major damage during Helene. But there are numerous signs of a rebirth. Plus, more good news from around North Carolina.Public can comment on Duke Energy plan that rolls back green goals
| January 21, 2026
The public has a chance to weigh in on Duke Energy's new Carbon Plan starting next month. The plan has received criticism from environmental groups for its lack of commitment to green energy sources.You searched it again. We’ve got the answer: Zodiac signs, explained
| January 20, 2026
From “how can I know my zodiac sign” to “sun, moon, and rising meaning,” North Carolinians are searching astrology questions daily. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense guide to what zodiac signs are, and how to find yours.Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr. and the blood that fueled a movement
| January 19, 2026
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a look at King and other "forgotten" martyrs of the Civil Rights Movement.Verizon offers payments following outage. How NC users can get one
| January 16, 2026
Verizon customers are eligible for a payment from the carrier following a seven-hour outage that affected much of the U.S., including parts of North Carolina.Good News Friday: The Buddhist monks reunited with their dog, Aloka, in NC
| January 16, 2026
In North Carolina, the Buddhist monks reunited with their beloved dog, Aloka. Meanwhile, a pop star helps preserve the tree canopy in Charlotte and the NC Museum of Art prepares for an exciting 2026
