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As measles cases rise, NC doctors fight vaccine hesitancy
| April 7, 2026
The best place to counter online falsehoods is the local doctor’s office, where many physicians have treated patients from infancy through adulthood. The measles virus evades your body’s defenses by initially disguising itself as part of the immune system, kind of like when Robert DeNiro dressed as an EMT to steal an ambulance in the […]ECU Health’s plan to reopen rural NC hospital offers hope to Martin County
| April 7, 2026
A rural NC community in Martin County has been without a local hospital for three years now. But ECU Health has a plan to reopen it as a "Rural Emergency" hospital.Trump official Markwayne Mullin in Asheville area Tuesday to talk FEMA relief
| April 7, 2026
With western North Carolina still in recovery from Hurricane Helene in 2024, President Trump's new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visits the region.Why are gas prices so high? NC, US hit $4 as Iran war continues
| April 6, 2026
Trump's war in Iran continues to impact gas prices in NC and across the nation. So where are the highest and lowest gas prices in NC?Billy Ball Explains NC: 5 North Carolina men file ICE, Border Patrol lawsuit
| April 6, 2026
Five North Carolina men say ICE and Border made illegal arrests during their immigration crackdown in 2025. Here's what to know.3 things happening in NC: Azalea Festival returns to ring in the spring
| April 6, 2026
Wilmington's Azalea Festival features celebrities, a parade, and a street fair. Plus, NC marks the anniversary of the Halifax Resolves and the AutoFair showcases rolling history.The best Mexican markets in North Carolina
| April 6, 2026
These highly rated Mexican markets in North Carolina carry heaps of tasty Latin treats and groceries.Good News Friday: An NC State grad makes history with moon trip
| April 3, 2026
Astronaut Christina Koch, an NC State grad, heads to the moon. Plus, hundreds of thousands of eggs donated for Easter and an owl returns home in Cardinal & Pine's "Good News Friday."Billy Ball Explains NC: GOP judges issue a devastating ruling for public schools
| April 3, 2026
By throwing out the Leandro case, Republican justices on the NC Supreme Court have dealt a major blow to public schools. So what now?NC Supreme Court throws out Leandro school funding orders
| April 2, 2026
The GOP-dominated NC Supreme Court decision vacates a 2023 trial court order requiring the state to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars for public education.Video: Rep. Deborah Ross blasts Duke Energy’s plan for an 18% rate hike
| April 2, 2026
Congresswoman Deborah Ross on Monday spoke out against Duke Energy’s request for an 18% rate hike, criticizing the energy giant for trying to raise prices on already-struggling North Carolina households.Trump issues ‘unconstitutional’ order to limit mail-in voting as poll numbers plummet
| April 1, 2026
Trump’s executive order is just his latest effort to restrict voting rights and alter the makeup of the electorate amid slumping popularity and dismal approval ratings.
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Good News Friday: An NC State grad makes history with moon trip
| April 3, 2026
Astronaut Christina Koch, an NC State grad, heads to the moon. Plus, hundreds of thousands of eggs donated for Easter and an owl returns home in Cardinal & Pine's "Good News Friday."Good News Friday: Raleigh honors three hero cops behind local water rescues
| March 27, 2026
Three hero cops in Raleigh get their roses. Plus, the western NC town of Weaverville finally breaks ground on a long-delayed hospital. This is Good News Friday.Opinion: Mark Robinson’s comeback lacked one big thing—an apology
| March 27, 2026
Mark Robinson, a disgraced Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, teased a comeback with a new “tell-all” interview. But he owes more than that to the millions of North Carolinians he insulted with his hateful campaigning.All about the Barn Dinner Theatre in NC, the oldest dinner theater in America
| March 23, 2026
Enjoy dinner and a show at Barn Dinner Theatre—the country’s longest-running dinner theater. Learn more about the iconic dinnertainment establishment.Billy Ball Explains NC: 3 North Carolina women who changed history
| March 23, 2026
Three stories of history-making North Carolina women who should be household names. It's the latest episode of Billy Ball Explains NC.Good News Friday: Duke ‘Homegrown’ program invests $203 million in jobs, housing
| March 20, 2026
Duke makes a splash with its Homegrown program. Plus, the state honors one of NC's most successful craft breweries, and a meaningful investment in women’s sports by the Carolina Panthers owner.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.
