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18 Guinness World Records held by North Carolina
From giant cookies to a llama that’s almost 30 years old, discover the unique things that put North Carolina in the Guinness World Records.
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She left the US after seven months in ICE custody, but still dreams of a life in America
Back in her home country of Honduras, Allison Bustillo reflects on being separated from her family, the experience of migrant families in the US, and what North Carolina and America mean to her.
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NC residents and coastline both test positive for toxic forever chemicals
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam. Here’s everything you need to know.
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NC program to support people with severe mental illness leaving prison
More than half of the people in the criminal justice system have a mental illness. A state program in NC wants to help them re-enter society.
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Report: Immigrants in NC, U.S. prop up Social Security, Medicare
As President Donald Trump makes good on campaign promises to deport immigrants living in North Carolina and across the U.S. without proper documentation, a new report spotlighted the economic risks to Social Security and other programs relying on payroll tax revenues.
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SNAP recipients to receive partial benefits in November, NC officials confirm
After prolonged threats to withhold November SNAP payments during the government shutdown, the Trump administration told NC officials that it would follow court orders to release partial funds.
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Former NASA facility in western NC on the market for $30 million
The western NC facility played a key part in NASA sending astronauts to the moon, but you can own it for a bundle.
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6 fancy NC hotels ready to treat you this holiday season
Let someone else play Santa this year; break from tradition and celebrate the holidays at one of these fancy North Carolina accommodations.
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Take the (cold) plunge: 9 places to submerge around Charlotte
Head to one of these nine Charlotte-area locations to discover the invigorating benefits of a cold plunge, the nation’s trendiest health hack.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
