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The Trump administration wants to gut coal ash cleanup rules
“The Trump administration just took a sledgehammer to the health protections in place for toxic coal pollution,” said Lisa Evans, senior counsel at environmental group Earthjustice. “This is yet another handout to the coal power industry at the expense of our health, water, and wallets.”
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Good News Friday: This historic Revolutionary War document is returning home to North Carolina
The Halifax Resolves, a crucial Revolutionary War document, announced North Carolina’s plans to declare independence. Plus, a slate of new Helene recovery programs.
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This ‘totally underrated’ Wilmington-shot movie is now a cult classic
“Empire Records” flopped at the box office, but it’s soared with film-lovers in the 31 years since its release. But did you know it was filmed in Wilmington? Here’s where.
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North Carolina is the nation’s top producer of these two things
North Carolina produces two crops at greater volume than any other US state—learn what they are and their history in NC.
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‘In a very bad place’: A western NC county’s wait for federal Helene reimbursement
Henderson County in western NC has spent millions on storm damage, but local leaders say they’re still waiting for federal Helene reimbursement from the Trump administration.
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Gov. Josh Stein urges review of data center tax breaks as cost to NC residents rise
Right now, North Carolina provides big tax breaks to data centers. As they proliferate across NC, Gov. Josh Stein says the state should revisit the issue.
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North Carolina’s drought makes this weekend’s ‘good’ weather into bad news
This weekend’s forecast is warm, dry weather. But that’s bad news for North Carolina’s ongoing drought.
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Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, April 10-16
Across North Carolina, there are opportunities to get involved in your community and make a difference. From in-person town halls to virtual events, there is something for everyone.
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ECU Health’s plan to reopen rural NC hospital offers hope to Martin County
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.
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As measles cases rise, NC doctors fight vaccine hesitancy
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…
