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While Chantal wreaks havoc in North Carolina, state lawmakers look to dismantle climate change goals
The tropical system dumped massive rain across central North Carolina on Sunday, days after the state’s Democratic governor vetoed a bill canceling an interim carbon reduction goal of 70 percent by 2030. GOP lawmakers will likely attempt an override.

Calabash Seafood: Your summer guide to NC’s seafood capital
Calabash seafood put this small fishing town on the North Carolina map in a big way. Learn more about this style of seafood and where to find it.

North Carolina child care task force warns of ‘early education crisis’
A panel appointed by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein calls for raising child care subsidies to head off an ‘early education crisis.’

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ by the numbers: $1 trillion less for Medicaid, $75 billion more for ICE
Here is a by-the-numbers look at Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” and its significant impact on the lives of women, children and LGBTQ+ Americans.

‘Come hell or high water’: A harm reduction team amps it up in response to a disaster
A community-based organization focused on drug use harm reduction turned its headquarters into a refuge for all seeking help in the face of a hurricane.

Trump freezes $168.7 million meant for North Carolina public schools. Here are the programs that will feel it.
The Trump administration is freezing federal funding meant to support English language learners, before- and after-school programs, and other public school initiatives in North Carolina.

3 things happening in North Carolina: The Scottish Highland Games return
Our weekly round-up of things happening in North Carolina, including this week’s historic flooding, a celebration of Scottish heritage in the Highland Games, and protest folk music.

Flooding from Chantal’s remnants kills one person, forces dozens of water rescues in North Carolina
In central North Carolina Sunday, flooding from the remnants of Chantal forced more than 50 water rescues, and left dozens of people to flee their homes. One person was killed in Chatham County.
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Good News Friday: How hungry goats gave North Carolina’s Dix Park a makeover
It’s time for Good News Friday, our weekly round-up of good news in North Carolina. This week, grazing goats, LEGOs, and NC players in the NBA Draft.

Good News Friday: The NC Blueberry Festival returns
Cardinal & Pine’s weekly roundup of positive news stories in North Carolina returns — with the NC Blueberry Festival and a small town’s first Pride event.

North Carolina opens applications for Tropical Storm Helene home repair and rebuild program
North Carolina has opened up applications for its home repair and reconstruction program after Helene devastated western North Carolina in 2024.

Blue Ridge Parkway: Which Helene-damaged areas might reopen in late summer, early fall?
Heading into the summer season, large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s winding path through the mountains of Western North Carolina remain closed for Tropical Storm Helene-related repairs.

Learn about NC Civil War history at these 8 spots
If you want to learn more about NC Civil War history, check out these sites across the state.