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Good News Friday: This proposed budget has a big teacher pay raise for NC
Gov. Josh Stein wants to make teacher pay in NC the envy of the southeast. Plus, a World War II veteran is finally laid to rest.
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In about face, NC Republicans agree to fund $319 million Medicaid shortfall
Since last August, Republicans repeatedly accused Democrats of lying about needing $319 million to fill a funding gap in the state’s Medicaid program. On Tuesday they provided just that amount.
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Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, April 24-30
This week in North Carolina, you can attend protests, marches, and a conversation with Timothy Snyder, author of “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.”
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See 6 western NC destinations that are perfect for a long weekend trip
A whopping six western NC destinations placed on WorldAtlas’ list of best spots for a long weekend. All told, North Carolina landed 12 spots on the list.
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Woman banned from Chuck Edwards’ McDonald’s after marching band protest
How a western North Carolina woman was banned from McDonald’s owned by Congressman Chuck Edwards following a marching band protest.
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These Great Smoky Mountains trails are closed because of encounters with bears
Here’s why a few tense encounters with bears in the Great Smoky Mountains has officials concerned.
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Trailing in US Senate race, NC Republicans launch probe to go after Roy Cooper
With Republicans facing an uphill climb to beat Roy Cooper, they’ve created a partisan commission to “investigate” the Democratic candidate.
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Opinion: On marijuana, North Carolina needs to join the 21st century
Today, North Carolina is one of 10 states in the US without medical marijuana or some kind of regulated adult-use market. We’re a throwback, and not in any kind of good way.
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3 things happening in NC: Last stand for North Carolina hemp industry?
The hemp industry in North Carolina is hoping for a rescue before November. Plus, annual festivals in Mebane and Greenville celebrate culture and … pirates.
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NC lawmakers return to Raleigh this week. Here’s what that means for Medicaid and teacher pay
The General Assembly returns for a “short session,” a legislative calendar that’s intended merely for tweaks, but will instead feature a lengthy to-do list of unfinished business and potential surprises.
