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Video: North Carolina teachers getting hoodwinked on pay raises
| March 19, 2026
Cardinal & Pine spoke with Rep. Lindsay Prather, a former educator, about the pay North Carolina teachers are getting. She says they're being tricked.Meet the North Carolina teams playing in March Madness
| March 19, 2026
It’s March Madness! Four schools in North Carolina sent their men’s and women’s teams to the NCAA Tournament. The men’s side also has a first-time participant.Your weekly guide to taking action in North Carolina, March 20 – March 26
| March 19, 2026
Across North Carolina, rallies against ICE, healthcare cuts, and the Trump administration are taking place across North Carolina.Federal judge blocks HHS vaccine changes, citing a lack of scientific rigor
| March 18, 2026
A US District Court sided with major medical institutions that the changes pushed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were unlawful partly because they valued politics over expertise.3 things happening in NC: The New Bern Battlefield comes alive
| March 17, 2026
A lantern tour of the New Bern Battlefield includes costumed re-enactors, telling the stories of enslaved people, soldiers, and the families near the Civil War battleground in eastern NC.Opinion: JD Vance tries to push back against economic reality in NC visit
| March 17, 2026
Vice President JD Vance was in North Carolina last week, doing his best to put a happy face on the economic situation in our state. It was and is not an easy sell.Medicaid helps keep this NC teen alive and at home. Trump’s health care cuts will put her at risk.
| March 16, 2026
With Medicaid cuts looming, the families of North Carolinians who rely on it are worried about what comes next for their loved ones.8 best dog parks in Charlotte, according to local pet lovers
| March 16, 2026
Treat your four-legged friend to a fun-filled day at one of these top dog parks in Charlotte.Fourth-generation western NC farmer Jamie Ager talks Congress run, Iran, FEMA
| March 16, 2026
Fourth-generation Western North Carolina farmer Jamie Ager, will face two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards in the battle for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District in November.Here’s what Chuck Edwards has to say about Iran war, FEMA reform, more
| March 16, 2026
Western North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards will face Democratic candidate Jamie Ager in the 2026 midterm for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District.NC forestry officials worry about growing threat of wildfires, fewer workers
| March 16, 2026
Nearly 18 months after Helene, forestry officials and the state fire marshal warned legislators Thursday that North Carolina needs to be much better prepared to battle wildfires.Trump says millions are ‘lifted’ off SNAP. A Charlotte nonprofit says hunger hasn’t gone away in NC
| March 16, 2026
As federal work requirements expand SNAP cuts, food pantry leaders say families are still struggling to put food on the table.
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Ancient Cherokee mound in North Carolina returns to Cherokee ownership
| March 13, 2026
Built about 1,000 years ago, the Noquisiyi Mound (pronounced no-KWEE-shee-yee and previously known as Nikwasi) is one of the most culturally significant sites in the entire region. Recently, the Cherokee mound returned to tribal ownership.Good News Friday: Queens University heads to the NCAA Tournament for the first time
| March 13, 2026
The NCAA has a new Cinderella in Queens University. Plus, Temple Grandin tours North Carolina and bipartisan lawmakers get behind public education.How a Charlotte cafe is building a sustainable model for employing people with disabilities
| March 11, 2026
Cakeable operates a training program for people with disabilities to be employed in businesses in the Carolinas.‘Top Chef’ comes to North Carolina for Season 23
| March 9, 2026
The Carolinas, including two chefs from NC, are featured in “Top Chef” Season 23.Good News Friday: ‘Top Chef’ places Charlotte in the spotlight
| March 6, 2026
"Top Chef" on Bravo puts the Charlotte culinary scene on center stage. Plus, a new initiative makes music education accessible to NC kids and a fan-favorite NC beer mascot returns.13 times labor unions made history in North Carolina & beyond
| March 5, 2026
Learn about the 13 most groundbreaking events for North Carolina’s labor unions over the years.Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley clinch US Senate primaries in North Carolina
| March 4, 2026
This fall's US Senate race in North Carolina between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley could determine which party controls Congress' upper chamber.11 resources for North Carolina’s women business owners
| March 3, 2026
Discover the top resources available to female entrepreneurs in North Carolina, from coaching to networking to funding.
