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The ‘disaster’ of NC’s disaster recovery office, ReBuild NC

November 24, 2025

Also known as ReBuild NC, the agency wasn’t good at rebuilding, monitoring budgets, overseeing contractors or helping hurricane victims, many of whom were left living in motels for years while their homes were supposedly being rebuilt.

The ‘disaster’ of NC’s disaster recovery office, ReBuild NC

11 extreme North Carolina weather events caught on tape

August 1, 2025

From deadly hurricanes to terrifying tornadoes, discover extreme weather events in North Carolina that were caught on tape (& watch the footage for yourself).

11 extreme North Carolina weather events caught on tape

Climate change has forced America’s oldest Black town to higher ground

July 19, 2024

Princeville, North Carolina, the oldest community in America founded by formerly enslaved people, has been trapped in a cycle of disaster. Here’s what you need to know.

Climate change has forced America’s oldest Black town to higher ground

Opinion: Congress wants you to pay for tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy

June 18, 2025

Just last month, the US House approved plans that would give $70,000 in tax cuts to the richest North Carolinians while raising health care premiums

Opinion: Congress wants you to pay for tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy

Watch the Geminid meteor shower in NC

December 8, 2025

Plus: A snowy scene in Blowing Rock. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. “The Nutcracker” doesn’t have a sequel, per se. The fanciful Christmas classic, however, does enjoy plenty of adaptations and reimaginings. Here’s a local one worth your time, North Carolina. The Charlotte-based dance and performance outfit Caroline Calouche & Co.…

New Trump EPA rule would drastically curb protections for NC wetlands

December 8, 2025

If a new Trump EPA rule goes into effect, NC wetlands would be in more jeopardy, increasing the risk of flooding during major storms, environmental groups say.

New Trump EPA rule would drastically curb protections for NC wetlands

Opinion: Climate change harms patients’ health. Kamala Harris has a plan to help.

August 22, 2024

These two campaigns have vast differences in their policies to address climate change, and I believe the Harris-Walz campaign is taking steps to address our climate crisis in ways that will benefit North Carolina. Vice President Harris was the deciding vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, which included the largest investment to combat climate change…